Allows surplus funds in the New York state climate investment account to be returned to ratepayers; establishes a one-year utility bill tax and.

This bill allows surplus or uncommitted funds in the New York state climate investment account to be returned to ratepayers. It establishes a one-year utility bill tax and surcharge holiday and a two-year green energy tax holiday. The bill relates to audits of utility corporations and authorizes the public service commission to reconsider rate increases. It grants customers the right to decline smart meters and prohibits such customers from being penalized or charged exercising such right.

Allows surplus funds in the New York state climate investment account to be returned to ratepayers; establishes a one-year utility bill tax and.

This bill allows surplus or uncommitted funds in the New York state climate investment account to be returned to ratepayers. It establishes a one-year utility bill tax and surcharge holiday and a two-year green energy tax holiday. The bill relates to audits of utility corporations and authorizes the public service commission to reconsider rate increases. It grants customers the right to decline smart meters and prohibits such customers from being penalized or charged exercising such right.