Bill > A06152

This bill establishes the "Ratepayer Disclosure and Transparency Act," which requires the New York Public Service Commission to provide a comprehensive monthly report on the estimated or actual costs and benefits of state energy programs to key state officials, including the governor, legislative leaders, and the comptroller. The report must detail ratepayer expenses related to various energy initiatives such as the New York Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, renewable portfolio standard, energy efficiency programs, and regional greenhouse gas initiative. Additionally, the bill mandates that utility bills clearly itemize all program-related costs using bullet points or sequential numbering, making these expenses transparent to every state resident. The bill covers a wide range of energy programs including clean energy standards, offshore wind initiatives, energy efficiency programs, electric vehicle infrastructure investments, and energy storage projects. All reported information must be publicly accessible and posted on multiple state websites, including those of the Public Service Commission, Comptroller, and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. The Public Service Commission is authorized to create necessary rules and regulations to implement these transparency requirements, with the act taking effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6152