The Public Utility Law Project of New York, Inc.

About The Public Utility Law Project of New York, Inc.

Founded in 1981, the Public Utility Law Project of New York, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Albany. Its stated purpose is to teach the public about its legal rights as utility customers, to carry out research and advocacy, and to represent low-income consumers in electric, natural gas, telephone and other utility matters.

Staff help households with restoring service, stopping shutoffs, negotiating payment arrangements and enrolling in low-income discount programs. The group also brings complaints against utility companies and Energy Service Companies before the New York State Department of Public Service. Beyond casework, it publishes a utility law manual for advocates and conducts training on preventing utility terminations and on consumer rights. Its filings appear in proceedings before the New York State Department of Public Service. Its office is at 194 Washington Avenue, Suite 320, Albany, New York 12210, and its materials state that it serves all of New York State.

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