On May 19, 2016, the New York State Public Service Commission (the “PSC”) released Filing No. 749 entitled “Order Adopting a Ratemaking and Utility Revenue Model Policy Framework,” which was made in furtherance of the State’s focus on utility operations increasing their renewable sources of energy in the State.
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New York State Continues Its Push To Reform State Utility Markets
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