Establishes a residential gas service rate discount program for low-income and senior households in New York.
The bill amends the public service law to create a residential gas service rate discount program for low-income and senior households. Eligible households, defined as those with a gross income at or below 80% of the area median income or a household median age of 62 years or older, will pay no more than six percent of their total monthly income on gas, oil, kerosene, or petroleum services. Gas corporations must offer a discount to ensure the discounted price is reflected on the household's bill or payment agreement.
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