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O&R |
CH Energy |
LIPA
The NYISO designed of one of the first wholesale power markets in the nation. They have
responded to changes by offering an open, fair and competitive energy market utilizing an
entirely new concept. For the first time, NYISO system dispatchers will receive bids for
energy via the Internet from a variety of new market participants such as public and private
power providers, power marketers and brokers and retail energy service providers.
Over the last ten years, federal deregulation of the electric power industry and advances in
information technology have dramatically altered our industry's business environment. The
challenge has been to respond to these changes while still providing a safe and reliable
electric transmission system for the people of New York State.
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The Department of Public Service has a broad mandate to ensure that all New Yorkers
have access to reliable and low-cost utility services. The Department is the staff
arm of the Public Service Commission. The Commission regulates the state's electric,
gas, steam, telecommunications,and water utilities. The Commission also oversees the
cable industry. The Commission is charged by law with responsibility for setting rates
and ensuring that adequate service is provided by New York's utilities. In addition,
the Commission exercises jurisdiction over the siting of major gas and electric transmission
facilities and has responsibility for ensuring the safety of natural gas and liquid petroleum
pipelines.
Bipartisan by law since 1970, the Commission consists of up to five members, each appointed
by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate for a term of six years or to complete an
unexpired term of a former Commissioner. The Chairman, designated by the Governor, is the
chief executive officer of the Department. The Department is organized into 12 offices:
- Office of Accounting and Finance
- Office of Administration
- Office of Hearings and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Office of Telecommunications
- Office of Retail Market Development
- Office of Economic Development and Policy Coordination
- Office of Consumer Services
- Office of Electricity and Environment
- Executive Office
- Secretary to the Commission
- Office of Gas and Water
- Office of General Counsel
- Office of Regulatory Economics
Department staff represents all ratepayers and the public interest in Commission proceedings,
sets service and operating standards for utilities, and administers regulations issued by the
Commission. Staff responsibilities include advising the Commission on all decisions it must
make in matters such as rate determinations, utility financing, and certificates of environmental
compatibility and public need; representing the Commission in state and federal proceedings that
have an impact on New York consumers and a bearing on how the Commission carries out its
legislative mandate; representing the Commission in state and federal court proceedings;
developing and implementing state regulatory and energy policies; receiving, investigating
and resolving complaints on billing, services, or other utility practices; and inspecting and
reviewing utility equipment and apparatus necessary for rendering service to the public.
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New York State Electric and Gas is a subsidiary of Energy East Corporation, a super-regional
energy services and delivery company in the Northeast.
NYSEG serves 848,000 electricity customers and 253,000 natural gas customers across more than
40% of upstate New York. By providing outstanding customer service, promoting competition and
focusing on growth, NYSEG will continue to be a valuable asset to the communities it serves.
- NYSEG and our people help strengthen the fabric of our communities.
- Our economic development team is a vital resource for business growth in our communities.
- Our outstanding customer service and quick, efficient restoration of power following storms
has been applauded by customers and community leaders across the state.
- Community Watch, our award-winning community safety program, provides extra eyes and ears
for police and fire departments.
New technology provides opportunities to apply innovative solutions to challenging problems. The
ultimate goal is to resolve specific customer issues and to promote new business opportunities.
One of the fastest growing agricultural sectors in the U. S., aquaculture promises to
create an important new revenue source for entrepreneurs.
We have developed and patented a sediment trapping mat that protects delicate stream
environments.
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is an innovative system that uses computerized
environmental controls for year-round, high-yield greenhouse cultivation of vegetables and flowers.
The optical methane detector (OMD) is a new device that we are using to quickly and efficiently
detect leaks on our natural gas distribution system.
NYSEG delivers electricity and natural gas safely and reliable to your home or business via our
delivery system. We also maintain and fix distribution lines if there is a power interruption or a storm.
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Rochester Gas & Electric is a subsidiary of Energy East Corporation, a
super-regional energy services and delivery company in the Northeast. RG&E provides electricity
and natural gas energy and related services to approximately 650,000 residents and businesses in
a nine-county region centered on the City of Rochester in Upstate New York
- RG&E and our people help strengthen the fabric of our communities.
- Our economic development team is a vital resource for business growth in our communities.
- Our outstanding customer service and quick, efficient restoration of power following storms
has been applauded by customers and community leaders across the state.
- Community Watch, our award-winning community safety program, provides extra eyes and ears
for police and fire departments.
New technology provides opportunities to apply innovative solutions to challenging problems.
The ultimate goal is to resolve specific customer issues and to promote new business opportunities.
One of the fastest growing agricultural sectors in the U. S., aquaculture promises to
create an important new revenue source for entrepreneurs.
We have developed and patented a sediment trapping mat that protects delicate stream
environments.
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is an innovative system that uses computerized
environmental controls for year-round, high-yield greenhouse cultivation of vegetables and flowers.
The optical methane detector (OMD) is a new device that we are using to quickly and
efficiently detect leaks on our natural gas distribution system.
RG&E delivers electricity and natural gas safely and reliable to your home or business via our
delivery system. We also maintain and fix distribution lines if there is a power interruption
or a storm.
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Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation provides electric service to approximately 1.5 million customers
and natural gas service to approximately 540,000 customers in upstate New York. We are based in
Syracuse, New York and are an energy distribution subsidiary of National Grid. Learn more about
our company and its involvement in your community.
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Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy
companies, with $10 billion in annual revenues and $22 billion in assets. The company provides
a wide range of energy-related products and services to its customers through its six subsidiaries:
is a regulated utility providing electric,
gas and steam service to New York City and Westchester County, New York
a regulated utility serving customers in a 1,350
square mile area in southeastern New York State, as well as adjacent sections of northern
New Jersey and northeastern Pennsylvania
a retail energy services company;
a wholesale energy supply company;
an infrastructure development company;
a telecommunications infrastructure company.
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Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc.,
is an electric and gas utility headquartered in Pearl River, NY. O&R and its two utility
subsidiaries, Rockland Electric Company and Pike County Light & Power Co., serve a population
of roughly 685,000 in seven counties in New York, northern New Jersey and northeastern Pennsylvania.
Located in the northwestern suburbs of New York City, Orange & Rockland and its two utility
subsidiaries, Rockland Electric Company and Pike County Light & Power Co., deliver energy to
customers in seven counties in New York, northern New Jersey and the northeastern corner of
Pennsylvania. The company serves approximately 286,000 electric customers in all three states
and approximately 123,500 natural gas customers in New York and Pennsylvania.
O&R's service territory encompasses a thriving 1,350 square-mile region, principally residential
in nature, with a broad base of commercial, industrial, agricultural and recreational facilities.
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Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation. In 2000, we became CH Energy Group, a holding
company for Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation and a family of subsidiaries known
as Central Hudson Energy Services, Inc.
CH Energy Group is a regional electric and gas utility. They are seeking to expand and market new
products and services throughout the Northeast.
Through their subsidiaries and affiliates they offer an integrated portfolio that includes
supplying electricity, natural gas, propane, fuel oil and other petroleum products-along
with energy services that deliver security, comfort and business solutions.
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The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) became Long Island's non-profit electric utility on
May 28, 1998. Today, LIPA delivers electricity to nearly 1.1 million customers, and is highly
rated for service restoration and is in the top tier for uninterrupted service among all NYS
utilities with above-ground service. In addition to reducing electric rates by an average of
20 percent in 1998.
LIPA is pleased to introduce powerful products and services to meet the needs of its
residential and commercial/industrial customers. LIPA, for example, allows customers
to choose an outside electricity supplier in an increasingly deregulated market, and
continues to implement new energy conservation and efficiency programs.
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