New York PSC Grants Short Extension Of Deadline For Comments on UBP Changes (Proposal Would Require All ESCO Mass Market Sales Be Subject To TPV, etc.)

The New York PSC denied requests to hold a proceeding concerning proposed changes to the uniform business practices in abeyance, but did grant a limited one-week extension in the deadline for filing comments.

Specifically, with respect to comments concerning a March 8 notice proposing various changes to the UBPs, the PSC's Secretary extended the deadline from May 8 to May 15

The Secretary denied broader requests for the proceeding to be held in abeyance or for a month's extension in the comment filing deadline

As previously reported, the proposed changes in the UBPs include:

• Requiring That All ESCO Mass Market Sales Be Subject To TPV (Internet, Mailer, Etc.)

• Requiring ESCOs To Direct Customers To Compare Rate To Utility's Rate On Bill

• Requiring ESCOs To Ask All Customers If They Are On A Low-Income Program

• Requiring ESCOs To Offer Budget Billing

• Prohibiting ESCOs From Acting As Customer Agent For Enrollment, Switch Purposes

Click here for our prior story with full details on the proposal