New York S09263 requires utilities to accept public assistance payments for residential customers.
New York S09263 amends the public service law to mandate that gas and electric corporations accept and credit public assistance payments for residential customers. These payments include those from the home energy assistance program and emergency funding programs. Utilities must treat these payments as made for all purposes, including restoring service and satisfying collections activity, regardless of the customer's account status. If the payment does not fully cover the arrears, utilities must encourage the customer to apply for additional public assistance programs.
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