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Legislature adds and later advances resolution seeking public review of NYSEG/RG&E audit implementation and NOV
Summary
Legislator Irene Weiser moved a resolution asking the Public Service Commission and state officials for public review of NYSEG and RG&E management‑audit implementation plans and settlement terms for a Notice of Apparent Violation, citing thousands of overdue repairs and alleged parent‑company control problems; the motion to add the resolution to the agenda passed 15–0.
Legislator Irene Weiser introduced an individual resolution (ID 14256) requesting public review of New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) management‑audit implementation plans and the Department of Public Service's Notice of Apparent Violation. Weiser recapped audit findings that she said include hundreds or thousands of overdue grid repairs, repeated failures to meet reliability and customer‑service targets, and instances of noncompliance in gas‑safety measures.
Weiser said independent audit staff and Department of Public Service reviewers alleged that parent companies (Avangrid and ultimately Iberdrola) had exercised management control that contributed to operational problems. "There were thousands and thousands and thousands of repairs that were overdue," she said, urging more transparency and community input on settlement terms. The resolution asks that the county file comments with the Public Service Commission and send copies to the governor, attorney general, comptroller, the Department of State utility intervention unit, and local state and federal representatives.
Legislators across the chamber voiced support for greater transparency; chair and others asked that the resolution be readied for submission. Weiser moved to add the resolution to the agenda and the motion passed on roll call, 15–0.
