Establishes requirements and penalties for combination utility companies during service outages in New York.

The bill amends the public service law to establish standards for combination utility companies during service outages and sets penalties for non-compliance. The Public Service Commission will establish acceptable performance standards and penalties for violations, up to $100 per violation or $1,000 for patterns or practices of violations. The commission can also deny recovery of service restoration costs if the company failed to implement its emergency response plan.

Establishes requirements and penalties for combination utility companies during service outages in New York.

The bill amends the public service law to establish standards for combination utility companies during service outages and sets penalties for non-compliance. The Public Service Commission will establish acceptable performance standards and penalties for violations, up to $100 per violation or $1,000 for patterns or practices of violations. The commission can also deny recovery of service restoration costs if the company failed to implement its emergency response plan.