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N.Y. Sets Information Session on REV Demonstration Projects

The New York Department of Public Service Staff will convene an information session regarding Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) Demonstration Projects on March 23 in Albany. Each utility was previously directed to engage third parties, develop concepts for demonstration projects, and file initial demonstration projects by July 1, 2015. The information session will provide utilities and other potential participants in demonstration projects an opportunity to hear presentations regarding review of utility compliance filings, including the criteria and principles to be applied, and to ask questions regarding the process.

N.Y. Seeks Further Comments on Microgrids

The New York PSC has invited further stakeholder comments on issues related to microgrids, including the applicability of Public Service Law Article 2, Home Energy Fair Practices Act, and the rules for the submetering of electricity to residential tenants set forth at 16 NYCRR Part 96 to microgrids serving residential customers. The PSC suggested that the comments may discuss any features of regulation under those provisions that might unnecessarily pose barriers to installations or innovation and that could be modified without reducing consumer protections to residential customers (Case 14-M-0101). The PSC also welcomed additional comment on previously identified microgrid issues, including the interrelation between microgrid issues and its Reforming the Energy Vision proceeding, and how can the Commission ensure that microgrid customers receive reliable service at just and reasonable rates