p>Additional Comments About the Department: The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure.
Analyzing applications and petitions on matters requiring action by the Department, Siting Board, or Commission, including the siting of major transmission and generation facilities, policies related to clean energy (e.g., renewable energy, distributed generation, energy storage, energy efficiency and electric vehicle charging stations), and requests for rate increases.