New York State Senator Kevin Parker has introduced a legislative package aimed at reforming utility regulations in response to an ongoing affordability crisis. As chair of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, Parker's initiative intends to ensure that essential utility services remain affordable for all New Yorkers. The package includes measures to prevent estimated billing, improve storm response, introduce affordable payment plans, and cap residential charges. As the legislation progresses through the Assembly, Parker emphasizes the necessity of holding utility companies accountable for their service failures, advocating that utility affordability is a fundamental right.
The affordability of utilities is not a luxury; it's a basic right. This package ensures no New Yorker is left behind and holds utility companies accountable for their failures.
Parker is leading the push to hold utility companies accountable while ensuring fair and affordable access to essential services.
The package includes bills to limit the practice of 'estimated billing' and force companies to go strictly by the meter.
It also mandates economic impact reviews for rate hikes and improves protections during utility investigations.
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