Establishes the Citizens Utility Board to represent and protect the interests of residential utility consumers in New York.

The bill enacts the Citizens Utility Board Act, creating the Citizens Utility Board as a nonprofit public body to represent and protect the interests of residential utility consumers. The board will inform consumers about utility services, provide advice on energy conservation, and represent consumer interests before regulatory agencies and public bodies. The board will consist of fifteen members elected by utility consumers, with terms staggered to ensure continuity. The board is prohibited from lobbying or advocating for or against legislation and must maintain financial transparency.

Establishes the Citizens Utility Board to represent and protect the interests of residential utility consumers in New York.

The bill enacts the Citizens Utility Board Act, creating the Citizens Utility Board as a nonprofit public body to represent and protect the interests of residential utility consumers. The board will inform consumers about utility services, provide advice on energy conservation, and represent consumer interests before regulatory agencies and public bodies. The board will consist of fifteen members elected by utility consumers, with terms staggered to ensure continuity. The board is prohibited from lobbying or advocating for or against legislation and must maintain financial transparency.