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NY A03360

NY A03360
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 requir


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Introduced
01/26/2021
In Committee
04/26/2021
Crossed Over
04/26/2021
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

substituted by s4824a (on 06/10/2021)

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