New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the approval of a community shared renewables program, which seeks to enable renewable ownership by customers unable to install on-site distribution generation because they rent their home, live in an apartment building, or own properties unsuitable for installing solar panels or other clean energy technologies. Office of the New…
View this News Release (external link)New York Public Service Commission Lays Out New Process in Transmission Upgrade Proceeding
The New York Public Service Commission looks into identifying transmission upgrades in order to fix congestion problems. New York Public Service Commission Contact: James Denn Albany, NY—12/12/14— The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced that it will determine the exact extent of the need for relief of persistent transmission congestion that exists along the…
View this News Release (external link)In New York, plan approved to expedite transmission line projects
The New York Public Service Commission approves plan to expedite development of electric transmission projects. New York Public Service Commission Contact: James Denn Albany, NY—08/14/14—The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today established a policy that would allow for a 10-month expedited review process for future electric transmission projects that can be built within existing…
View this News Release (external link)New York Public Service Commission to hold Hearings on Expansion of Gas Service
The New York Public Service Commission will host public hearings on Tuesday, July 15 at 4 p.m. and at 7 p.m., on whether to expand a utility’s natural gas service to serve new customers in parts of New York. New York Public Service Commission Contact: James Denn The New York State Public Service Commission announced…
View this News Release (external link)Radio program Capitol Pressroom speaks with ACCES about this year’s high energy bills.
ACCES spokesperson Michael Meath was a return guest on the New York Public Radio program Capitol Pressroom with Susan Arbetter discussing topics that include increased consumer protection, the new state Public Service Commission Order on Retail Access, high electricity bills and tips consumers can use to better manage their energy use. To listen to the…
View this News Release (external link)New York State Senator offers strategy to confront high electricity bills
New York state Senator George Maziarz issued an op-ed, informing constituents about the opportunity to shop for energy. Shopping for energy empowers consumers to make smart decisions about their energy purchases…. Posted by George D. Maziarz on Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 While this bitter winter is hopefully behind us, there is no doubt that one of its most…
View this News Release (external link)Can small retailers make shopping for green energy more like buying milk?
The American Coalition of Competitive Energy Suppliers (ACCES) was quoted in the Guardian’s latest article on the topic of renewable energy retail choice. The Guardian Written by Sarah Shemkus Unlike other products, electricity options don’t sit side-by-side on store shelves. American Efficient is partnering with local shops to show consumers their choices. At Bayside Milk…
View this News Release (external link)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…
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