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NY Gov. Proposes $25 Monthly Payment For Customers Using Smart Thermostats; Statewide Platform For DER Aggregation
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As part of a State of the State and budget proposal rollout, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced several policies aimed at energy "affordability"
Among other things, Hochul proposes a program (called Excelsior Power) that, "will provide consumers who utilize
smart thermostats and other similar technologies $25 off their utility bill per month in the first year[.]"
The $25 monthly payment, "will be in addition to any
savings the consumer receives through reduced energy usage thanks to the technology."
The State of the State also provides that the Dept. of Public Service will
launch a statewide platform to aggregate demand response and smart technologies, "ensuring customers can easily enroll and
increasing uptake."
Per the State of the State, Hochul will also require the
Department of Public Service to: report on utility affordability by utility; benchmark against data
from other states; and make an annual affordability presentation to PSC.
"This won’t be just a new report. If the PSC finds that any utility in New York is failing to protect
energy affordability, this new legislation will empower the Commission to install an independent
Affordability Monitor inside the utility to address the issue," the State of the State says
Additionally, while made in the context of regulated rates, the State of the State provides that Hochul will advance proposals to remove "hidden fees", so that ratepayers only pay for energy services.
"The Governor is directing DPS to review utility bills to ensure customers never foot the bill for inappropriate utility spending, including corporate advertising, fines, and certain legal fees," the State of the State provides
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Also Proposes "Affordability Monitor" For Utilities
January 20, 2026
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