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NY A03360
NY A03360Requires each electric corporation to submit a storm hardening and system resiliency plan to the public service commission for review and approval; makes related provisions (Part A); requires utility companies to reimburse customers for certain widespread prolonged outages; prohibits utility companies from recovering from customers the costs incurred due to power outage reimbursements; authorizes utility companies to petition the public service commission for a waiver of the reimbursement requir
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Introduced
01/26/2021
01/26/2021
In Committee
04/26/2021
04/26/2021
Crossed Over
04/26/2021
04/26/2021
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Requires each electric corporation to submit a storm hardening and system resiliency plan to the public service commission for review and approval; makes related provisions (Part A); requires utility companies to reimburse customers for certain widespread prolonged outages; prohibits utility companies from recovering from customers the costs incurred due to power outage reimbursements; authorizes utility companies to petition the public service commission for a waiver of the reimbursement requirements (Part B).
AI Summary
This bill requires each electric corporation to submit a climate change vulnerability study and a climate resilience plan to the Public Service Commission for review and approval. The plans must propose storm hardening and resiliency measures, incorporate climate change into the corporation's planning and operations, and detail how the corporation will manage climate change risks and build resilience. The bill also requires utility companies to reimburse customers for certain widespread prolonged outages, prohibits utility companies from recovering those reimbursement costs from customers, and authorizes utility companies to petition the Public Service Commission for a waiver of the reimbursement requirements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (8)
Amy Paulin (D)*,
Charles Barron (D),
Sandy Galef (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Clyde Vanel (D),
Last Action
substituted by s4824a (on 06/10/2021)
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