Establishes the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent residential utility customers.

New York S06277 creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent the interests of residential utility customers. The advocate can initiate, intervene in, or participate in proceedings involving proposed changes to rates, charges, terms, and conditions of service, as well as the adoption of rules, regulations, guidelines, orders, and final policy decisions. The advocate can also join residential utility customers in bringing actions.

Establishes the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent residential utility customers.

New York S06277 creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent the interests of residential utility customers. The advocate can initiate, intervene in, or participate in proceedings involving proposed changes to rates, charges, terms, and conditions of service, as well as the adoption of rules, regulations, guidelines, orders, and final policy decisions. The advocate can also join residential utility customers in bringing actions.