Bill > A08414

This bill, known as the "Ratepayer Transparency Act," amends the public service law to require more detailed billing practices for gas and electric corporations. Specifically, the bill mandates that utility bills include separate categories for three distinct types of charges: (1) the supply of electricity or gas, (2) the delivery of electricity or gas, and (3) statewide charges that are not directly related to service provision but further state policy objectives. The Public Service Commission is empowered to oversee and implement these new billing format requirements, with the goal of providing customers with clearer, more transparent information about the various components of their utility bills. The bill aims to help ratepayers better understand the breakdown of their utility charges by distinguishing between supply, delivery, and broader policy-related costs. The new billing requirements will take effect on January 1, 2027, giving utility companies ample time to adjust their billing systems to comply with the new regulations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8414