Extension of Tariff Deadline for Liberty Utilities (New York) Corp.

The New York State Public Service Commission has requested a further extension of the tariff deadline for Liberty Utilities (New York) Corp. until December 31, 2025, as the sale of assets to Arbor Hills Waterworks, Inc. is still pending. The initial tariff deadline was February 1, 2023, but was later extended to June 30, 2025, and is now seeking another three-month extension. This request aims to ensure a fair and orderly process in the proceeding.

Key Takeaways:

  • The New York State Public Service Commission has issued a regulatory document regarding the acquisition of Arbor Hills Waterworks, Inc. by Liberty Utilities (New York) Corp.
  • The Commission originally approved the sale of assets and rate proposal on December 16, 2022, with a tariff deadline of February 1, 2023.
  • The tariff deadline was extended to June 30, 2025, on January 10, 2025.
  • The current tariff deadline is set to expire on December 31, 2025, due to the ongoing sale of assets.
  • The sale of assets between Liberty Utilities (New York) Corp. and Arbor Hills Waterworks, Inc. has been pending since the initial approval order.
  • The requested extension of the tariff deadline is to allow for a fair, orderly, and efficient conduct in the proceeding.
  • Erica L. Menard, Senior Director, Rates and Regulatory Affairs, is the author of the request.

Statistics:

  • The original tariff deadline was set for February 1, 2023.
  • The tariff deadline was extended to June 30, 2025, on January 10, 2025.
  • The current tariff deadline is set to expire on December 31, 2025.
  • The sale of assets has been pending since December 16, 2022.

Sources:

  • Re: Case 22-W-0283: Joint Petition of Liberty Utilities (New York) Corp. and Arbor Hills Waterworks, Inc. for Approval, pursuant to New York State Public Service Law Section 89-h (06/27/2025)
  • Order Approving Sale of Assets and Rate Proposal with Modification (December 16, 2022)
  • Letter from Erica L. Menard, Senior Director, Rates and Regulatory Affairs (06/27/2025)