Utilities in New York runs on electric, gas, water, and phone and internet service, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting includes rate requests, infrastructure projects, regulatory oversight and grid reliability.
New York regulators approved two utility thermal energy network projects in Haverstraw and Buffalo while rejecting nine others.
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November 4, 2026
Grid Operator Reviews Long Island Gas Generator PlanNational Grid Ventures has proposed three gas-powered generators on Long Island, which state approvals must still clear before moving forward.
November 3, 2026
Fishermen Sue Empire Wind Over Lobster Trap DamageFour New York commercial fishermen allege offshore wind construction damaged their gear and reduced their catch.
November 3, 2026
Long Island Villages Receive $19.2 Million for Lead PipesGarden City and Mineola will use state grants to identify and replace lead service lines as federal deadlines approach.
November 3, 2026
Midterm Outlook Shifts as Polls and Prices MoveFormer lawmakers John Faso and David Carlucci weighed in on the 2026 midterm elections on Capital Tonight.
November 1, 2026
Suffolk Water Authority Gets $4.55M for PFAS RemovalNew York state grants fund three carbon treatment projects to remove PFAS from drinking water in Suffolk County.
October 30, 2026
New York Regulators Reject Ithaca Thermal Energy PilotThe Public Service Commission approved projects in Buffalo and Haverstraw while declining nine other thermal network proposals.
October 29, 2026
NYSEG and RG&E Report Costs for AI Call SystemNew York utilities confirm expenses for an AI tool designed to analyze customer service interactions.
October 27, 2026
Hinchey Introduces Hudson Valley Power Authority ActThe proposed legislation seeks to transition Central Hudson to a public utility model.
October 27, 2026
New York Legislators Propose Public Utility Buyout PlanA proposed bill aims to shift investor-owned utilities to public ownership through state-issued bonds.
October 26, 2026
Neighborhood Sun Acquires New York Solar PortfolioThe firm expands its clean energy management reach by acquiring 67 community solar projects from Meadow Energy.
Regular subjects here include rate filings and regulatory decisions, power grid maintenance, broadband deployment, and water system quality. Coverage spans the entire state from the urban centers to the rural counties. Service reliability often becomes the focus during extreme heat or severe winter weather events. Infrastructure age and the transition to renewable energy sources serve as the primary factors that influence long-term planning and consumer costs.
