Frequently Asked Questions
Tariff Glossary - Tariff related terms Defined
What is a tariff?
Utilities set out the rates, terms and conditions of service in Commission-reviewed
filings referred to as tariffs. The Public Service Commission (PSC) keeps
utility tariffs for Electric, Gas, Water, and Telecommunication companies
doing business in New York State.
What tariffs can I find on this website?
This site contains tariffs that have been filed electronically. These documents are in PDF format, and you will need the free
Adobe Acrobat Reader,
or equivalent product.
Search for Electronic Tariffs on this site
Not all utilities currently file tariffs in electronic form. Tariffs not found on this site may be obtained directly from the New York State Department of Public Service. To obtain the official hard copy tariffs, please contact the Office of the Secretary, New York State Public Service Commission, 3 Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223-1350, or go to our document order form at https://dps.ny.gov/billing-information-form.
Listed below are links to some tariffs that are maintained by utilities on their individual websites. These tariffs are not part of the Commission's electronic tariff system and, therefore, are not the official tariffs of the Commission.
How up to date are they?What if I have tariff questions?
Assistance regarding tariffs may be obtained by contacting the PSC
Staff Contacts listed below:
| Communications | Electric, Gas, and Water | |||||
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Tim Kitchner
(518) 473-5245 New Telecom Submitter Information Page |
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How do I contact the NYS Department of Public Service?
New York State Department of Public Service
3 Empire State Plaza
Albany, New York 12223-1350
Find more ways to contact the Department of Public Service at:
https://dps.ny.gov/contact-us.
How to I get the free Adobe Acrobat Reader?
Tariff files are stored in a Portable Document Format (PDF) using Adobe
Acrobat. You will need the free Acrobat Reader in order to read these
files.
Acrobat Reader may be downloaded free by clicking from
the
Download
Acrobat Reader on Adobe's web site.
Where can I get more help about
using the system?
For more help, click on the link above.
Tariff Glossary - Tariff related terms Defined
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