New York S07567 amends laws to provide reimbursements to small businesses and residential consumers for utility service failures.

New York S07567 amends the public service law and the public authorities law to provide reimbursements to small businesses and residential consumers for failures in contracted utility services. Specifically, it entitles small businesses and residential consumers to a discount if services are not provided for at least 48 hours due to equipment failure, weather events, natural disasters, or other disruptions. The Public Service Commission and the Long Island Power Authority are required to promulgate rules to calculate the reimbursements, which will be applied to monthly charges.

New York S07567 amends laws to provide reimbursements to small businesses and residential consumers for utility service failures.

New York S07567 amends the public service law and the public authorities law to provide reimbursements to small businesses and residential consumers for failures in contracted utility services. Specifically, it entitles small businesses and residential consumers to a discount if services are not provided for at least 48 hours due to equipment failure, weather events, natural disasters, or other disruptions. The Public Service Commission and the Long Island Power Authority are required to promulgate rules to calculate the reimbursements, which will be applied to monthly charges.