Joint Utilities Request Extension for Community Net Metering Tariff Amendments

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The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has been deliberating on the implementation of a Community Distributed Generation Program, as ordered in Case 15-E-0082. In response, the Joint Utilities, comprising six major energy companies, have filed a request for an extension to file proposed tariff amendments. The Joint Utilities seek a stay until at least thirty days after the resolution of their petition, which affects the tariff amendments. This request aims to align with the utilities' agreement to postpone remote net metering tariffs until September 21, 2015, and to accommodate potential tariff changes ordered by the PSC.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Joint Utilities, consisting of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, New York State Gas & Electric Corporation, and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation, have requested an extension to file proposed tariff amendments.
  • The tariff amendment deadline is September 15, 2015, which the Joint Utilities believe should be stayed until at least thirty days after the resolution of their petition.
  • The request aims to align with the utilities' agreement to postpone remote net metering tariffs until September 21, 2015, and to accommodate potential tariff changes ordered by the PSC.
  • The Joint Utilities seek to provide community net metering tariffs after the effective date of pending remote net metering tariffs.
  • The PSC is scheduled to receive public comments on September 21, 2015, pursuant to the State Administrative Procedure Act notice in the New York Register of August 5, 2015.

Statistics:

  • The proposed tariff amendments are due on September 15, 2015.
  • The Joint Utilities seek a stay until at least thirty days after the resolution of their petition.
  • The utilities have agreed to a postponement of remote net metering tariffs until September 21, 2015.
  • The PSC is scheduled to receive public comments on September 21, 2015.

Sources:

  • Letter from Susan Vercheak, Assistant General Counsel, to Honorable Kathleen H. Burgess, Secretary, New York State Public Service Commission, dated August 17, 2015.
  • Case 15-E-0082 - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Policies, Requirements and Conditions for Implementing a Community Net Metering Program Order.