New York A02604 amends the public service law and public authorities law to provide reimbursements to small businesses and residential consumers for.

New York A02604 amends the public service law by adding a new section 119-e, which allows residential consumers and small businesses to receive a discount if contracted utility services are not provided for at least 48 hours due to equipment failure, weather events, natural disasters, or other disruptions. The Public Service Commission will establish rules to calculate the reimbursement, which will be applied to monthly charges. The bill also amends the public authorities law to include similar provisions for the Long Island Power Authority. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A02604 amends the public service law and public authorities law to provide reimbursements to small businesses and residential consumers for.

New York A02604 amends the public service law by adding a new section 119-e, which allows residential consumers and small businesses to receive a discount if contracted utility services are not provided for at least 48 hours due to equipment failure, weather events, natural disasters, or other disruptions. The Public Service Commission will establish rules to calculate the reimbursement, which will be applied to monthly charges. The bill also amends the public authorities law to include similar provisions for the Long Island Power Authority. The act takes effect immediately.