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New York Public Service Commission Approves Tariff Amendments for Penn Yan Municipal Utilities Board

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The New York Public Service Commission has issued an order approving the tariff amendments filed by Penn Yan Municipal Utilities Board, modifying its electric tariff schedule, P.S.C. No. 1, to update voltage levels and clarify reconnection charges. The proposed tariff amendments were filed on August 21, 2024, with supplemental revisions on December 19, 2024, and April 4, 2025. The Commission authorizes the proposed tariff modifications to become effective on June 1, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The tariff amendments update the voltage levels available to customers, reflecting the Board's implementation of a voltage conversion capital project.
  • The proposed tariff language specifying when the $25 reconnection charge is applicable is reasonable, clarifying the relevant time period each day.
  • The Commission grants the requested waiver of the newspaper publication requirements for the tariff filings made on December 19, 2024, and April 4, 2025, due to the Board's already completed publication of the initial filing and provision of notice on the Village website and in the Village Hall.
  • The tariff amendments include modifications to correct power factor issues and reconnection charges.
  • The Commission approving the proposed tariff amendments was based on the reasons stated in the order, including the Board's compliance with regulatory requirements and the reasonableness of the proposed tariff language.
  • The proposed tariff amendments reflect the new voltage levels that will be available to customers, which is a result of the voltage conversion capital project.
  • The Board's proposal to update its tariff to include the new voltage levels is reasonable and in line with the previous rate order issued in Case 23-E-0728.
  • The proposed tariff amendments have an effective date of June 1, 2025.
  • The Commission has authorized the proposed tariff modifications to become effective on June 1, 2025.

Statistics:

  • The New York Public Service Commission issued the order on May 19, 2025.
  • The Penn Yan Municipal Utilities Board filed the proposed tariff amendments on August 21, 2024.
  • The tariff amendments were updated with supplemental revisions on December 19, 2024, and April 4, 2025.
  • The Commission granted the requested waiver of the newspaper publication requirements for the tariff filings made on December 19, 2024, and April 4, 2025.
  • The Commission orders that the tariff amendments filed by Penn Yan Municipal Utilities Board become effective on June 1, 2025.
  • The proceedings in this case were closed by the Commission.
  • 1,125 cases were filed in 2024 for review.

Sources:

  • New York Public Service Commission (May 19, 2025): ORDER APPROVING TARIFF AMENDMENTS
  • Public Service Law (PSL) SSSS5, 65(1), 66(1), and 66(12)
  • State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA) SS202(1)
  • Title 16 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations SS720-8.1
  • Case 23-E-0728, Penn Yan Municipal Utilities Board - Rates, Order Determining Revenue Requirement and Rate Design (issued June 21, 2024)
  • STATE REGISTER - October 2, 2024.

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