Bill > A06530

This bill improves the New York Public Service Commission's oversight of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) by establishing a comprehensive set of new regulatory powers. Specifically, the bill empowers the Department of Public Service to review and make recommendations on LIPA's rates, charges, capital expenditures, emergency response plans, and operational performance. The department can now conduct regular management and operations audits, investigate consumer complaints, review energy efficiency and distributed generation programs, and inspect LIPA's facilities and records. The bill also modifies several existing laws to support these new oversight mechanisms, including allowing the department to select independent auditors, review performance metrics, and make recommendations about the service provider's annual compensation. Key terms like "service provider" are defined to mean the entity contracted to manage LIPA's electric transmission and distribution system. The legislation aims to ensure that LIPA provides safe and adequate electric service at the lowest possible rates while maintaining financial stability and operational effectiveness.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6530