Establishes requirements and penalties for combination utility companies during service outages.

The bill amends the public service law to establish requirements and penalties for combination utility companies during service outages. The commission is empowered to set performance standards for these companies and impose penalties for non-compliance. Penalties can be up to $100 per violation or $1,000 for a pattern of violations. The commission can also deny recovery of service restoration costs if a company fails to implement its emergency response plan. Customers will not bear the cost of litigation or investigation related to penalties. The act takes effect immediately.

Establishes requirements and penalties for combination utility companies during service outages.

The bill amends the public service law to establish requirements and penalties for combination utility companies during service outages. The commission is empowered to set performance standards for these companies and impose penalties for non-compliance. Penalties can be up to $100 per violation or $1,000 for a pattern of violations. The commission can also deny recovery of service restoration costs if a company fails to implement its emergency response plan. Customers will not bear the cost of litigation or investigation related to penalties. The act takes effect immediately.