Public Utilities

Public Service Commission Final April 16, 2026 Agenda

The NY Public Service Commission announces its final agenda for the April 16, 2026 regular session in Albany. The agenda includes enforcement proceedings against 11 energy suppliers for Uniform Business Practices violations, rate proceedings for major utilities including National Grid, Consolidated Edison, Central Hudson, and Rochester Gas & Electric, and proposed cybersecurity requirements under 16 NYCRR Part 753.

PSC Adopts Cybersecurity Regulations for NY Utilities

The NY Public Service Commission adopted cybersecurity regulations for electric, gas, steam, and water utilities. The regulations require utilities to assess risk profiles, implement access controls and authentication practices, detect network intrusions, and develop incident response and recovery plans. The regulations take effect June 1, 2026.

PSC Approves $125M Restructuring of Telecommunications Companies in New York State

The New York State Public Service Commission conditionally approved a parent-level restructuring transferring indirect control of Archtop Fiber LLC and its subsidiaries including Alteva of Warwick, GTel Teleconnections, and Hancock Telephone Company. The restructuring facilitates a five-year term loan of $115 million through 2030, with companies committing to invest at least $125 million in New York over the four-year period from 2026 to 2029 to improve infrastructure and extend broadband networks.