New York State Department of Public Service

New York State Department of Public Service Ensuring safe & reliable access to energy, telecommunications, & water services for NY’s consumers.

06/04/2026

Whether homeowner or renter, you can start saving energy and money in a variety of ways. How? Just by making small changes to your daily habits and investing in energy-saving home improvements. Check out these top-to-bottom energy-saving solutions that can make your home or apartment more efficient. https://on.ny.gov/4bxCFPZ

06/04/2026

The NYS Golden Park program is now available. If you are a New York State resident 62 or older, on Monday to Friday (except holidays), you can obtain free vehicle access to most state parks, boat launch sites and arboretums and fee reduction to state historic sites and state-operated golf courses. Simply present your currently valid New York State Driver License or New York State Non-Driver Identification Card at the park entrance. Link: https://parks.ny.gov/admission/golden-park-program.aspx

06/04/2026

✅ Billions in relief for hardworking families

✅ Record investments in public safety

✅ More opportunities for all New Yorkers to get ahead

We got it done.

06/04/2026

Beat the heat this summer with the HEAP Cooling Assistance benefit.

Apply for assistance to help cover the cost of an AC unit, or fan, and installation.

Eligible New Yorkers are encouraged to apply for this potentially life-saving assistance by visiting otda.ny.gov/heap

06/04/2026

$25 million is now available for clean, high-performance building projects in New York State. This funding, administered by NYSERDA in partnership with Empire State Development and the New York Department of State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, is also part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative.

The Building Cleaner Communities Competition provides funding for design and construction projects to support regional economic development goals and advance clean energy and resiliency strategies. The projects will also demonstrate replicable pathways to modernize buildings and eliminate reliance on fossil fuels across the State. ⬇️

06/04/2026

New Yorkers should not have to choose between filling the pantry and keeping the lights on.

Coming soon: $1 BILLION in Energy Rebate Checks to help families keep up with skyrocketing utility bills and rising gas prices.

05/29/2026

HEAP Cooling Assistance applications are now being accepted. Prepare now, before severe summer weather arrives.

New Yorkers at high risk for heat-related illness are encouraged to apply early for this potentially life-saving assistance.

Apply now, visit: otda.ny.gov/heap

05/14/2026

This week, Empire State Development joined industry partners at the New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium (NY-BEST) Capture the Energy Conference in Albany, NY. 🔋

ESD’s SVP of Strategic Business Development/Global NY, Jeff Janiszewski, led a plenary discussion highlighting real-world success stories from companies growing and innovating in New York’s energy storage sector.

The conversation explored how State support is driving expansion, investment, and job creation—powering continued growth across New York’s clean energy economy.

Learn more: https://on.ny.gov/470KaN0

05/14/2026

Empire State Development (ESD) yesterday announced a commitment of up to $20 million to bring reliable, high-quality internet access to New Yorkers residing in homeless shelters statewide. ESD’s ConnectALL Office will lead the initiative and provide $17 million for the initial installation in coordination with the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), with an additional $3 million of in-kind investment secured by the New York State Department of Public Service Commission. Funding will support broadband infrastructure installation in shelters across the state with ongoing service eligible for reimbursement as an essential service for shelter occupants.

Read the full press release: https://esd.ny.gov/esd-media-center/press-releases/esd-announces-up-to-20-million-investment-expamd-internet-access-homeless-shelter-residence-new-york-state

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