Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato
“My priority is to decrease the cost to the ratepayers of Queens and make a lasting impact for our community,” Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato said.
By Forum Staff
Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) has been appointed to the new legislative commission to analyze and decide the future of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), which encompasses PSEG, the provider of electrical power to the Rockaway Peninsula.
Pheffer Amato was appointed to the commission by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. A seat on the panel is heavily coveted due to its potential to dictate the future of electrical power distribution in a major area of New York State. The commission will be able to investigate and craft potential reforms that LIPA, and its subsidies like PSEG, would respond to in the areas of transparency, overall operations, electrical rates, storm response and many other areas in an effort to create needed change, Pheffer Amato noted.
“We have high rates, inexcusable delays and a lack of transparency with our electric company. This commission has the impact to restructure the current standards and allow us to shift towards the potential of a public power authority. My priority is to decrease the cost to the ratepayers of Queens and make a lasting impact for our community,” the assemblywoman said.
The commission is expected to begin its work soon with public hearings and input from those serviced by LIPA.
“The Rockaway Peninsula has a seat at the table and I hope all of you will join me in pulling up a chair. You sent me to Albany to be your voice and I want to thank Speaker Heastie for ensuring our community isn’t ignored and we get the energy provider we deserve,” Pheffer Amato added.
