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PSC Seeks Comments On Staff’s Proposed Broker & DER Financial Bond Requirements
The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) filed notice seeking comments regarding financial collateral requirements for brokers, consultants and distributed energy resources (DER) financial collateral requirements.
Comments on the financial accountability for energy brokers and energy consultants’ proposal are due by November 10, 2025. Comments should be filed in Case. 23-M-0106.
Also note that on October 9th, O&R filed their Q3 2025 Electric Sample and reports Q3 2025 Gas Sample reports.
Also note that on October 9th, O&R filed their Q3 2025 Electric Sample and reports Q3 2025 Gas Sample reports.
As background, on August 28, 2025, the Department of Public Service (DPS) staff filed a proposal regarding financial accountability for energy brokers and energy consultants and Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers to include a bond as an acceptable form of financial accountability under Public Service Law §66- t(3).
This matter addresses several retail energy matters including historic bill calculators comparing ESCO vs. utility prices, the benefits of ESCO referral programs, POR without recourse, customer assistance programs, and other revisions to the Uniform Business Practices.
98-M-1343
(In the Matter of Retail Access Business Rules)
23-M-0106
(In the Matter of Commission Registration of Energy Brokers and Energy Consultants Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 66-t.)
