SW seeks to integrate opt-out CDG as part of Westchester Power and extend the benefits of opt-out CDG to its participating and prospective municipalities. SW states that the Commission has clear authority to grant the requested relief and that the Commission has already recognized the benefits that integration of opt-out CDG into a CCA program can provide. SW asserts that approval of its Petition would allow customers in Westchester Power municipalities to participate in a renewable generation site that will apply a monetary credit to their utility bill and provide savings on their electric bills. Moreover, SW continues, this would help promote development of local clear power assets, mitigate climate change, work toward achieving the goals of the New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, and accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy.

SW proposes to prioritize benefits for those whom these monthly bill savings would be most meaningful, including Assistance Program Participants, Low- to Moderate-Income, and Environmental Justice Area customers. After enrolling these communities first, SW then proposes to extent the opt-out CDG offering to other customers in participating municipalities.

The full text of the petition and the full record of the proceeding may be reviewed online at the Department of Public Service web page: www.dps.ny.gov. The Commission may adopt, reject, or modify, in whole or in part, the action proposed and may resolve other related matters.

Statements and analyses are not submitted with this notice because the proposed rule is within the definition contained in section 102(2)(a)(ii) of the State Administrative Procedure Act.

(14-M-0564SP2)