New York S04231 mandates public utility companies and municipalities to notify customers of a 40% or greater increase in energy supply rates and bill.

New York S04231 amends the public service law to require public utility companies and municipalities to notify customers when their energy supply rate increases by at least forty percent. This notification must be made by conspicuously posting the new rate and the percent increase on the utility company's website. Additionally, the bill mandates that these entities inform customers of available bill assistance programs through the same website postings. The law aims to ensure transparency and accessibility of critical information for consumers affected by significant rate changes.

New York S04231 mandates public utility companies and municipalities to notify customers of a 40% or greater increase in energy supply rates and bill.

New York S04231 amends the public service law to require public utility companies and municipalities to notify customers when their energy supply rate increases by at least forty percent. This notification must be made by conspicuously posting the new rate and the percent increase on the utility company's website. Additionally, the bill mandates that these entities inform customers of available bill assistance programs through the same website postings. The law aims to ensure transparency and accessibility of critical information for consumers affected by significant rate changes.