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For Immediate Release: 07/07/2025
Rory M. Christian, Chief Executive Officer Contact:
James Denn | James.Denn@dps.ny.gov | (518) 474-7080 25078/14-01299
July 07, 2025
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Comment Sought Regarding PSEG LI’s Utility 2.0 Update |
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Plan Submitted for Department Review and Recommendation ALBANY —The New York State Department of Public Service (Department) is seeking public comment on PSEG Long Island’s (PSEG LI) Utility 2.0 Long Range Plan annual update, which includes its Building Efficiency and Electrification (BEE) plan.
On July 1, 2025, in accordance with the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) Reform Act, PSEG LI submitted its annual Utility 2.0 and BEE plans to Department for review and recommendation. The purpose of the Utility 2.0 plan is to implement energy efficiency measures, distributed generation, or advanced grid technology programs, all of which provide customers with tools to more efficiently and effectively manage their energy usage and utility bills and improve system reliability and power quality in alignment with the requirements of the LIPA Reform Act (LRA). In accordance with the LRA, the Department will review the plans and make formal recommendations to LIPA.
A 60-day day public comment period for comments and reply comments has been established, after which the Department will issue its recommendation. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the plan by August 21, 2025. Reply comments are requested by September 5, 2025.
The plans may be viewed, printed or downloaded from the Department’s website at http://www.dps.ny.gov by utilizing the File Search option under the “Commission Files” drop down menu, then selecting “Case Number” on the next page and entering “14-01299.” All comments filed with the Secretary will be posted to the Department’s website. Comments will become part of the record considered by the Department in its review and development of recommendations. Parties should submit comments electronically to the Secretary by e-filing through the Department’s Document and Matter Management System. Parties unable to file electronically may mail or deliver their comments to Hon. Michelle Phillips, Secretary, New York State Department of Public Service, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350. Comments should refer to “Matter Number 14-01299 – PSEG-LI Utility 2.0 Long Range Plan.”
Other Ways to Comment:
Online Comment Form:
Toll-free Opinion Line:
Comments may also be submitted through the Department of Public Service’s Opinion Line at 1-800-335-2120. This number is designed to take comments about pending matters from in-state callers, 24 hours a day. Callers should press “2” to leave comments, and mention that they are calling about PSEG LI’s Utility 2.0 Plan.
Written comments may be accessed on the Department’s website by searching Matter Number 14-01299 using the same method described above, and then clicking on the “Public Comments” tab. Many libraries offer free Internet access.
The Department’s recommendations in this matter, when issued, may be obtained on the Department’s website by searching for Matter Number 14-01299 as described above.
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