New York

Statewide large-load interconnection and cost-allocation review

The proceeding is active and should not be presented as a final statewide tariff.

State regulatory profile State framework source

Current position

Case 26-E-0045 is evaluating planning, interconnection, cost allocation, and tariff reforms for large loads; utility tariffs remain in force unless changed by Commission order.

Actions: 1
Published tariffs: 0
Legislation: 1
Status: Under review

Regulatory and utility record

Tariffs, contracts, and proceedings

Each record is shown on its own terms. A utility-specific tariff or contract does not automatically apply to every large customer in the state.

Con Edison · In progress

New York large-load interconnection reforms

The Commission is reviewing large-load definitions, planning, interconnection, cost allocation, and tariff structures.

Open proceeding

Why it matters

The statewide policy remains under review; existing utility tariffs continue unless changed by Commission order.

Issues under review

Key requirements

Service structure: Statewide large-load interconnection and tariff framework under reviewPendingCase 26-E-0045 is a policy proceeding and has not yet produced a final statewide tariff.
Grid infrastructure: Cost-causation and upgrade allocation under reviewPendingThe Commission is examining how new large loads fund interconnection and network expansion.
Generation and resource costs: Resource adequacy and procurement treatment under reviewPendingThe docket is considering supply and planning obligations created by large-load additions.
Capacity protection: Load flexibility and system planning under reviewPendingNo enforceable statewide curtailment or flexibility requirement has been adopted in this proceeding.
Reporting and true-up: Utilities and stakeholders are developing record evidencePendingFuture reporting and implementation requirements depend on a Commission order.

Official sources supporting these requirements

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Statutory record

Legislation

S 10642 / A 11560

2025-2026

Responsible Data Center Development Act

Would impose a one-year permitting moratorium and require separate electric and water rate classes for large data centers so infrastructure, administration, return, and commodity-cost risks remain with that class. It also includes financial-security, efficiency, renewable-energy, labor, and community-benefit provisions.

The Assembly bill passed both chambers and was returned to the Assembly; executive delivery was not shown on the official status page.

Awaiting executive action

Directly related · Jun 4, 2026

Official bill

“Not specified” means the current official tariff record does not establish a normalized term. Retail tariff requirements are not inferred from wholesale-grid rules, interconnection processes, or pending policy proceedings.