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Testimony of Gregg C. Collar: Utility Program Analyst with the New York State Department of State

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May 31, 2021 — 1 min read

Gregg C. Collar, a Utility Program Analyst with the New York State Department of State's Utility Intervention Unit, provided detailed testimony in a proceeding before the New York State Public Service Commission. Collar summarized his qualifications and employment background, highlighting his expertise in analyzing utility low-income and service quality performance measurement programs. He has been employed in this position since 2005, conducting research and drafting formal documents advocating the UIU's position in Public Service Commission proceedings. Collar has also served as a representative to the Low-Income Forum on Energy and the Natural Gas Reliability Advisory Group, and as Vice-Chairperson on the Board of Directors of the telecommunications Targeted Accessibility Fund.

Key Takeaways:

Gregg C. Collar has been employed as a Utility Program Analyst with the New York State Department of State's Utility Intervention Unit since March 2005.
Collar's primary responsibilities include analyzing utility low-income and service quality performance measurement programs, and identifying reforms to enhance their effectiveness.
He has submitted testimony in numerous rate proceedings involving Con Edison, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Central Hudson, NY State Electric and Gas Corporation, and others.
Collar is a member of the Low and Moderate Income (LMI) Clean Energy Initiatives Working Group established by the Clean Energy Advisory Council.
He represented UIU in the LMI Working Group in Phase Two of the Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) proceeding.

Statistics:

Collar has submitted testimony in 17 PSC proceedings.
He has been employed as a Utility Program Analyst for 18 years.
UIU is responsible for analyzing utility low-income and service quality performance measurement programs.
The LMI Clean Energy Initiatives Working Group was established by the Clean Energy Advisory Council.

Sources:

DIRECT TESTIMONY OF GREGG C. COLLAR (Cases 21-E-0074 & 21-G-0073)
New York State Public Service Commission (PSC)
Clean Energy Advisory Council

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