New York directs retail energy market improvements for residential consumers

The Public Service Commission of New York acts to further advance innovation in the competitive retail market space.

State of the New York Public Service Commission
Contact: James Denn

Albany, NY – 02/20/14 – The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today
took action to improve the economic value that the State’s retail energy suppliers provide to
residential and small commercial customers. These changes will help ensure development of a
competitive retail market structure that leads to innovation and consumer benefits.

“The competitive energy markets are working extremely well for large commercial and industrial
customers,” said Commission Chair Audrey Zibelman. “The steps we are taking today are
designed to ensure that the retail energy marketplace provides similar benefits for residential and
small commercial customers.”