New York State Public Service Commission Issues Regulatory Document for Low-to-Moderate-Income Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification Portfolio

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The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a regulatory document directing Program Administrators to file a joint Low-to-Moderate-Income Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification Implementation Plan (LMI Plan) to accelerate energy savings in low-to-moderate-income (LMI) homes. The LMI Plan will include programs and initiatives offered by the Program Administrators, such as EmPower+ and technical assistance, and will be developed with stakeholder input. Stakeholder conferences will be held in August 2025 to gather feedback on the LMI portfolio.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PSC has directed Program Administrators to file the joint LMI Plan, which will include a description of the statewide LMI portfolio and programs and initiatives offered by the Program Administrators.
  • The LMI Plan will be developed with stakeholder input, and stakeholders are invited to participate in the Stakeholder Conferences to provide feedback on the LMI portfolio.
  • The Downstate Region Stakeholder Conference will focus on the Affordable Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program administered by Con Edison and National Grid NY, while the Upstate Region Stakeholder Conference will discuss an upstate-focused affordable multifamily program in development.
  • Stakeholders can submit input into the LMI Plan before the Stakeholder Conferences via Microsoft Form, and comments and questions can be submitted during and after the conferences.
  • The LMI Plan will include discussion on topics such as EmPower+, technical assistance, and disadvantaged community engagement.

Statistics:

  • The LMI Plan will be developed with a statewide focus, covering the Downstate and Upstate regions.
  • The Downstate Region Stakeholder Conference will be held on August 5, 2025, at the Building Energy Exchange, and the Upstate Stakeholder Conference will be held on August 7, 2025, at the Albany Capital Center.
  • The LMI Plan will include a description of the statewide LMI portfolio, including information on key objectives and programs and initiatives offered by the Program Administrators.
  • Stakeholders can submit input into the LMI Plan before the Stakeholder Conferences by July 30, 2025, via Microsoft Form.

Sources:

  • (07/18/2025): 25-M-0249 - In the Matter of the 2026-2030 Low-to-Moderate-Income Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification Portfolio.
  • Order Authorizing Low-to-Moderate-Income Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification Portfolio for 2026-2030, issued on May 15, 2025.