Higher energy bills have been plaguing New Yorkers for months, with lawmakers pushing power companies to be more transparent with their billing practices. Well, that push just took a major hit.
Assemblyman Anil Beephan, Jr. (R,C-East Fishkill) took to Facebook to criticize the Democratic Majority on the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions after members voted down his bill, A09096, legislation that would have required utility companies to provide New Yorkers with a clear, itemized breakdown of exactly what they are paying for on their monthly utility bills.
According to Beephan, most residents currently only see vague “delivery” and “supply” charges. His legislation would have required utilities to disclose where those dollars are actually going, including infrastructure costs, public policy mandates, energy efficiency programs, and other utility-related expenses.
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But that bill was shot down…