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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1986
Page
2
Rosemary Pooler states that when utilities push for rate increases, there is little opportunity to pause and consider proactive options for the future. She emphasizes the need for room to respond and plan ahead.
Cuomo backed plan would split the Public Service Commission into three entities including a consumer advocate and compliance office. Assembly Republicans push alternative split while critics warn of cost and loss of PSC leadership. debate mirrors partisan fault lines.
Edward Larkin reviews senior staff access and independence, favoring autonomy for trial staff and potential separate consumer advocacy. He argues reorganization decisions lie with the Legislature, notes strong staff influence yet seeks broader public representation and resources for consumer protection bodies.
Advocates say New York should imitate other states as energy regulators reevaluate utility pricing. The piece contrasts California and Wisconsin actions, noting Pacific Bell rate cuts and overbuilt infrastructure issues, plus Wisconsin and Connecticut moves on electric and nuclear costs. It references PSC staff critiques and historical rate actions, including Niagara Mohawk and Millstone plant funding.
The commission has handled salary reviews for Niagara Mohawk Power Corp and Orange and Rockland Utilities on a case by case basis, ordering Niagara Mohawk to hire an independent consultant and cutting Orange and Rockland’s salary base by 154000. Critics say the PSC is too reactionary, juggling 93 cases in September 1985 alone while major rate requests from Niagara Mohawk continue.
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