Editorial on PSC weaknesses in New York utilities
The Herald American notes the Public Service Commission shows bias toward utilities in rate cases. It critiques the rate hike moratorium as deceptive, warns that commissioners struggle with volume and politics, and argues the PSC serves utilities more than consumers. The piece calls for a consumer advocate and changes to the commission.
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Herald American
Herald- Journal
New York State Public Service Commission
PSC
New York Telephone
Niagara Mohawk
NiMo
Sen. Anderson
Albany
Public Service Commission
Paul Gioia
Gioia
Cuomo Faces PSC Appointments Tug of War in Albany
A NYPD series notes Governor Mario Cuomo struggles to replace Public Service Commission members amid GOP Senate threats to block appointees. It highlights pay, influence from utilities, and the staunch stance of NiMo and New York Tel against ratepayers.
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Mario Cuomo
State Public Service Commission
PSC
Senate
Cuomo
New York State
Niagara Mohawk
Public Service Commission
Shaddup
Mario
Warren
Tarky
GOP
Paul
NiMo
New York Tel
Albany
Paul Gioia
Hugh Carey
New York
Jonathan Salant
Anderson
Rosemary Pooler
Commission
Congress
George Wortley
Gioia
Sr Oo
Nine Mile 2 plant cost overruns haunt PSC scrutiny
The Nine Mile 2 nuclear project, once budgeted at 357 million, faces far higher costs and delays. The PSC knew in 1981 the price could balloon, yet did not push to halt the project. Consumers now face steep monthly bills, with critics calling the plant a costly misstep and a potential loss for years to come.
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Nine Mile 2
Niagara Mohawk
NiMo
Public Service Commission
Jonathan Salant
Erik Kriss
PSC
NiMe
Hugh Carey
Paul Gioia
Carey
William Cotter
Cuomo Must Act To Rebuild Public Service Commission
The piece urges Gov. Mario Cuomo to confront a reformed PSC and the powerful Senate Republicans led by Warren Anderson. It calls for replacing chairman Paul Gioia, splitting duties, and hiring an executive director to separate staff from the chair. It argues ratepayer protections require major restructuring and cost shifts to stockholders.
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PSC
Gioia
Commission
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Warren Anderson
Binghamton
Tarky Lombardi Jr
Syracuse
Price
Senate Republicans
Ed Larkin
Sen
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