New York State Department of Public Service

07/21/2026

Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with state, business and local leaders from Western New York to highlight her Executive Order that creates the nation’s first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, establishing the strongest standards for data center development and creating a blueprint to support localities.

Earlier this year, Governor Hochul directed to begin the Energize NY proceeding, which will require data centers to either pay more for their energy or supply their own, allowing the state to keep energy more affordable for New Yorkers.

The Governor also directed Empire State Development (ESD) to issue a Community Investment Framework (CIF) within 60 days, which will provide clear guidance to local entities to help them negotiate community benefits as part of any large-scale data center deal, including local infrastructure improvements, child care investments, and direct financial support for their community.

Governor Hochul held a roundtable with state, business and local leaders from Western New York to highlight her Executive Order that creates the nation’s first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, establishing the strongest standards for data center development and creating a blueprint to su...

06/29/2026

An affordability win for many New York energy customers has arrived – certain customers have started to receive checks resulting from a settlement agreement affecting nine ESCOs affiliated with NRG announced by Governor Hochul and approved by the Commission in April. The names of the nine impacted companies are listed on the dedicated webpage linked below, which is designed to equip customers with more information about these checks.

The settlement is the result of multiple alleged violations by the nine ESCOs of the Commission’s Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and other Commission orders regulating the provision of energy service to ESCO customers. As a result, a total of $50 million in billing adjustments are in the process of being disbursed to approximately 278,000 current and former residential and small commercial customers in the form of checks. The Commission also directed that the nine affiliated ESCOs provide more than $900,000 to certain low-income customers who were allegedly mistakenly enrolled.

Impacted customers will receive a letter and settlement check in the mail. Those customers should be sure to cash the check within 60 days of receipt. The checks and the letters accompanying the checks may reference any one of the nine ESCOs involved in the settlement agreement, which may or may not be the ESCO from which an impacted customer received energy supply service. It's important to know that cashing a settlement check does not commit impacted customers to any service or affect those customers’ current energy supplier.

The settlement also requires the companies to offer an optional product guaranteed to save impacted customers 15 percent compared to the utility supply rate for a one-year term through Direct Energy, one of the nine affiliated ESCOs. Impacted customers seeking to enroll on this offer should reference the letter sent with their check for further details on this optional offer. For additional questions, impacted customers should email [email protected]. Read more here:

The Document and Matter Management system (DMM), Assessment Management System, and Water Master (WMast) will be unavailable Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. through Monday, June 29 at 7 a.m. for maintenance.

06/26/2026

NYSPSC entered into a settlement agreement with nine energy service companies (ESCOs) affiliated with NRG for alleged violations of the state’s Uniform Business Practices and a 2016 Commission order limiting ESCO service to low-income customers.

The Document and Matter Management system (DMM), Assessment Management System, and Water Master (WMast) will be unavailable Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. through Monday, June 29 at 7 a.m. for maintenance.

06/25/2026

06/25/2026

06/25/2026

Whether you’re interested in solar power, electric vehicles, or career pathways in the clean energy industry, your Regional Clean Energy Hub can help you find the resources.

There's one in every region of the state!

A cleaner future starts with a conversation. Find your Clean Energy Hub here. ⬇️

06/25/2026

NYSERDA and the New York State Department of Public Service released the joint publication of New York’s Advanced Nuclear Policy Options Paper supporting the Commission's Order to establish a Nuclear Reliability Backbone Process.

The Options Paper contains an evaluation of the policy mechanisms to support new grid-scale advanced nuclear projects, including:

➡️ Assessing barriers to commercial viability
➡️ Risk management
➡️ Potential financial support and funding
➡️ Technology selection
➡️ Procurement approaches that can support viable projects

The Options Paper is a component of the Master Plan for Responsible Advanced Nuclear Development in New York. ⬇️

06/04/2026

Whether homeowner or renter, you can start saving energy and money in a variety of ways. How? Just by making small changes to your daily habits and investing in energy-saving home improvements. Check out these top-to-bottom energy-saving solutions that can make your home or apartment more efficient. https://on.ny.gov/4bxCFPZ

06/04/2026

The NYS Golden Park program is now available. If you are a New York State resident 62 or older, on Monday to Friday (except holidays), you can obtain free vehicle access to most state parks, boat launch sites and arboretums and fee reduction to state historic sites and state-operated golf courses. Simply present your currently valid New York State Driver License or New York State Non-Driver Identification Card at the park entrance. Link: https://parks.ny.gov/admission/golden-park-program.aspx

06/04/2026

✅ Billions in relief for hardworking families

✅ Record investments in public safety

✅ More opportunities for all New Yorkers to get ahead

We got it done.