Provides that in the case of any application for gas service to a building which is not supplied with gas, a utility corporation or municipality shall be obligated to provide gas service to such building.
Impact
The bill's provisions could have significant implications on state laws surrounding utility service obligations. By streamlining the process for providing gas service to new buildings, it aims to reduce barriers for residential and commercial development. Such a change could lead to improved infrastructure support for growing communities, encouraging further investments and development in areas previously constrained by service availability. However, it does place financial responsibilities on applicants for service, which may impact some stakeholders differently.
Summary
Bill S08417 introduces amendments to the public service law concerning the obligations of utility corporations and municipalities regarding gas service provision. Specifically, it mandates that a utility or municipality must provide gas service to any building that does not currently have gas service, provided certain conditions are met. This is aimed at ensuring that gas service is more readily available to new customers, thus potentially expanding access to essential utilities in residential developments across New York State.
Contention
While the bill presents a pathway for improved utility access, there might be contention regarding the stipulations related to the cost of facilities required for service installation. Idealists favoring equitable access to utilities may view the potential financial burden as a hindrance to some developers or individuals, while others may argue that ensuring utility companies are not left with the sole financial weight is necessary for sustainable operations. The balance between facilitating development and ensuring fairness in cost distribution may be a significant point of debate among legislators and stakeholders.
Same As
Provides that in the case of any application for gas service to a building which is not supplied with gas, a utility corporation or municipality shall be obligated to provide gas service to such building.
Provides that in the case of any application for gas service to a building which is not supplied with gas, a utility corporation or municipality shall be obligated to provide gas service to such building.
Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to providing that in the case of any application for gas service to a building which is not supplied with gas, a utility corporation or municipality shall be obligated to provide gas service to such building.
Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to providing that in the case of any application for gas service to a building which is not supplied with gas, a utility corporation or municipality shall be obligated to provide gas service to such building.
Enacts the "billing transparency act"; provides that every utility corporation, energy services corporation and municipality shall provide an itemized breakdown of customers' bills each month; provides that electric utility corporations, energy services companies and municipalities shall maintain a dedicated and easily accessible customer website that explains customer charges.
Authorizes the public service commission to implement performance-based regulation of electric or gas corporations; requires that any such regulation shall provide performance standards and metrics by which such performance shall be measured.
Authorizes the public service commission to implement performance-based regulation of electric or gas corporations; requires that any such regulation shall provide performance standards and metrics by which such performance shall be measured.
Requires utility companies or municipalities act with due diligence in providing notice to tenants of multiple dwellings about gas, electric or steam services being shut off; provides a cause of action for tenants who were not provided proper notice; provides protections for landlords of multiple dwellings with regard to deferred payment agreements; requires a utility or municipality provide employees who serve as a point of contact for each multiple dwelling they provide services for.
Requires applications for retail gas station building permits to include one electric vehicle charging station using direct current fast chargers at such gasoline station per four gas dispensing pumps.
Requires applications for retail gas station building permits to include one electric vehicle charging station using direct current fast chargers at such gasoline station per four gas dispensing pumps.
Relates to application requirements for private or government entities that wish to provide electric service converting residential rental buildings from being mass-metered to submetered.