Comments Sought Regarding PSEG LI’s Utility 2.0 Update

ALBANY -The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) announced today that it is seeking public comment on PSEG Long Island's (PSEG LI) Utility 2.0 Long Range Plan annual update, which includes its energy efficiency (EE) plan. The DPS review will examine how the plan supports New York State's nation-leading climate and clean energy goals under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) to ensure that Long Island and Rockaway electric customers receive reliable, affordable, safe, clean, and adequate electric service at just and reasonable rates.

On July 1, 2024, in accordance with the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) Reform Act, PSEG LI submitted its annual Utility 2.0 and EE plans to DPS for review and recommendation. The LIPA Reform Act (LRA) states that the purpose of the Utility 2.0 plan is to implement energy efficiency measures, distributed generation, or advanced grid technology programs, providing customers with tools to more efficiently and effectively manage their energy usage and utility bills, and improve system reliability and power quality. 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, 2024. Reply comments are requested by September 6, 2024.

Other Ways to Comment

There are several other ways to provide comments to DPS. Comments should refer to 14-01299. All comments must be received by August 21, 2024, and may be submitted as follows:

Internet or Mail: Go to www.dps.ny.gov, click on "File Search" (located under the heading "Commission Files"), enter 14-01299 in the box labeled "Search by Case Number," and then click on "Post Comments" located at the top right of the page.

Alternatively, comments may be mailed to the Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary, Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350. All written comments will become part of the record considered by the Commission and may be accessed on the Department of Public Service website by searching the case numbers, as described above, and clicking on the "Public Comments" tab.

Toll-Free Opinion Line: Individuals may choose to submit comments by calling the Commission's Opinion Line at 1-800-335-2120. This number is set up to receive comments about pending issues from in-State callers 24-hours a day. These comments are not transcribed verbatim, but a summary is provided to the Department.

The Department's recommendations in this matter, when issued, may be obtained on the Department's website by searching for 14-01299 as described above. Documents related to the report can be viewed and obtained by going to the DPS Documents section at www.dps.ny.gov and entering 14-01299 in the input box labeled "Search for Case/Matter Number". Many libraries offer free Internet access. Commission documents may also be obtained from the Commission's Files Office, 14th floor, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223 (518-474-2500). If you have difficulty understanding English, please call us at 1-800-342-3377 for free language assistance services regarding this press release.

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