Assembly Committees Hold Hearing on Con Ed Lockout Safety
Jul 25, 2012
Albany – The Assembly Committees on Energy, Labor and Corporations, Authorities and Commissions held a public hearing today regarding Consolidated Edison’s decision to lockout their unionized employees on July 1st. The hearing examined the procedures...
Legislation Passed To Expand Market for Solar Power in New York
Jul 16, 2012
Albany – Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D- Ulster, Dutchess) announced that legislation he sponsored (A.34-B) is being delivered to the Governor and if signed, would increase the installation of solar photovoltaic equipment by allowing residents that...
Lockout or Blackout?
Jul 3, 2012
Albany – Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster/Dutchess), Chair of the New York State Assembly Energy Committee, comments on the Consolidated Edison union lockout on what is being considered the hottest week of the year.
"The recent actions of Consolidated...
Assembly Energy Chair Statement on Energy Highway Task Force RFI
Jul 2, 2012
Albany – Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D – Ulster, Dutchess), Chair of the Assembly Energy Committee, released the following statement on the response to the New York Energy Highway Task Force’s Request for Information:
“The State has more...
Cahill Weighs in on Central Hudson Acquisition Calling Ratepayer Benefit Proposal Inadequate
Apr 26, 2012
Albany – Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D – Ulster / Dutchess), Chair of the Assembly Energy Committee released a letter to the Public Service Commission in response to the petition filed by Central Hudson regarding acquisition by the Canadian-based...
Statement from Assembly Energy Chair Cahill on President’s Plan to Curb Energy Market Manipulation
Apr 17, 2012
Albany, NY – Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster, Dutchess) released the following statement:
“President Obama’s proposal to strengthen oversight of our energy markets is the right move for New York consumers struggling to cope with gas prices...
Assembly Energy Chair Statement on Energy Highway Task Force Summit
Apr 4, 2012
New York, NY – Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D – Ulster, Dutchess), Chair of the Assembly Energy Committee, released the following statement on today’s Energy Highway Task Force Summit:
“The State has more than enough power to meet our electricity...
Assembly Energy and Consumer Protection Committees Hold Hearing on Utility Consumer Protection Budget
Feb 15, 2012
Albany – The Assembly Committee on Energy and Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection will hold a budget oversight hearing today, February 15, at 10am in Hearing C of the Legislative Office Building. The Committees will examine the impact...
Assembly Committee Chairs Stand Behind Preliminary Findings on Indian Point
Feb 10, 2012
Albany – Assemblymember Kevin Cahill, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Energy, and Assemblymember James Brennan, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions, released the following statement backing the preliminary...