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Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation: Petition for Identifying Areas of Concern Needs and Recommended Solutions

The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has solicited comments on a petition from Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (the Upstate Utilities) to identify areas of concern and proposed solutions for

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Workforce, Compensation, and Benefits Panel Testimony: Unlocking Key Insights for a Competitive Market

The New York State Public Service Commission recently received testimony from a Workforce, Compensation, and Benefits Panel, comprising industry experts from various organizations. The panel's testimony provides valuable insights into the electric utility industry's human resource strategy, workforce projections, and succession planning. Their testimony highlights the

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Con Edison's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections for Rate Years 2022-2025

The New York State Department of Public Service has issued a document detailing Con Edison's response to interrogatories from the Sane Energy Project. In response to question 18, Con Edison provides detailed projections of its total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the rate years 2022-2025. The company'

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Virtual Public Statement Hearings Set for Alle-Catt Wind's Cattaraugus County Transmission Project

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold virtual public statement hearings on May 24, 2022, to receive public comments on Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC's (Alle-Catt) application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need to construct a 340-megawatt wind electric generating facility in Cattaraugus

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Con Edison Faces Pressure to Respond to Discovery Requests

PULP, a non-profit organization representing low- and fixed-income utility customers, has joined forces with environmental groups WE ACT for Environmental Justice, Alliance for a Green Economy, and Sane Energy Project to urge the New York State Department of Public Service to compel Con Edison to respond to discovery requests in

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Avion Pharmaceuticals Supports New Guidance for Women's Access to FDA-Approved Contraceptives

The US Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury have issued new guidance urging compliance with existing Affordable Care Act laws, requiring patients to have access to FDA-approved contraceptive products without out-of-pocket costs. This updated guidance reaffirms the importance of women's access to preventative care and

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National Grid Submits Revised Q4 2021 Clean Energy Dashboard Scorecard Report

National Grid has submitted a revised Q4 2021 Clean Energy Dashboard Scorecard Report to the New York State Public Service Commission, updating energy efficiency program achievements for the quarter ending December 31, 2021. The revised report includes detailed information on revisions made to prior scorecards, with added metrics to identify

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New York State Department of Public Service Issues Guidelines for Energy Service Companies Offering Renewable Electric Products

The New York State Department of Public Service has issued a document outlining the requirements for energy service companies (ESCOs) offering renewable electric products to residential and small non-residential customers. The document, aimed at ensuring compliance with the state's renewable energy standards, specifies that ESCOs must offer products

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Alliance for Clean Energy Supports National Grid Petition for Cost Recovery of Phase 1 Local Transmission Projects

The Alliance for Clean Energy (ACE NY) has submitted comments to the New York State Public Service Commission in support of National Grid's petition for cost recovery of Phase 1 local transmission projects. ACE NY emphasizes the importance of timely approval of these upgrades to unblock renewable energy

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New York State Department of Public Service Issues Low-Income Bill and Usage Analysis Proposed Scope

The New York State Public Service Commission has been working to address energy affordability issues among low-income households, setting a target energy burden of 6% or below of household income by 2020. Building on this effort, the Department of Public Service has issued a document outlining a proposed scope for

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New York State Department of Public Service Approves Clean Energy Project

The New York State Department of Public Service has announced the approval of the Clean Path New York (CPNY) project, a large-scale renewable energy initiative designed to meet the state's goal of generating 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. The project, which will consist of

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MIDTEL's 2022 Service Updates and Digital Transformation Efforts

MIDTEL, a telecommunications company serving Albany and surrounding areas, has outlined several key service updates and digital transformation initiatives for 2022. These updates include the transition to a digital directory, a decrease in the Federal Universal Service Charge (FUSC) rate, and the reintroduction of free public WiFi access. These changes