Moratorium on utility shutoffs ends. Now what?
Public Utility Law Project Executive Director Richard Berkley urges the state to cover outstanding energy bills.
Utility shutoff moratorium available to New Yorkers (who ask for it)
Consumer advocate Richard Berkley explains an important safeguard for New Yorkers who lost income during the pandemic.
State to cap energy bills in low-income pilot program
Low-income families that electrify their homes will be eligible to have their energy bills subsidized by the state.
Consumer advocates wary of federal loan program coming to New York
A program designed to promote eco-friendly home upgrades isn't working for all homeowners.
Is new utility watchdog the advocate New Yorkers need?
Nov. 6, 2020 - At the end of last month, the Governor announced a new position of Special Counsel for Ratepayer Protection in the state’s Department of Public Service. Richard Berkley, Executive Director of the Public Utility Law
March 31, 2020: Utilities during COVID-19 and PSC update
Richard Berkley, Executive Director of the Utility Project, updated us on the latest actions by the state’s Public Service Commission.
December 20, 2019: Utility costs
The state’s Public Service Commission took action to address issues in the retail energy market. Richard Berkley, Executive Director of the Public Utility Law Project, explained how these changes could impact your utility bill.
