Albany, NY — State Senate leaders have introduced the Customer Savings and Reliability Act (CSRA), a new bill — modeled in part off the popular NY HEAT Act — that would cut wasteful gas subsidies and ease the long-term burden of rising utility costs for New Yorkers. With time running out in the legislative session, the Assembly must act swiftly to pass this essential legislation.

The CSRA includes two of the most critical provisions of NY HEAT: ending the costly 100-foot rule and reforming the state’s outdated “obligation to serve” gas mandate — both of which force everyday ratepayers to bankroll expensive fossil fuel infrastructure. These long-overdue reforms would reduce energy costs for households across the state while helping New York meet its climate goals.

“This bill is a lifeline for struggling families — and the Assembly must act now to pass it,” said Laura Shindell, New York State Director at Food & Water Watch. “The Senate has offered a smart, targeted solution that tackles the root causes of high utility bills and gives New Yorkers a fairer, cleaner energy system. With so many New Yorkers desperate for relief, lawmakers have a responsibility to get this done before the clock runs out.”

The CSRA takes a regional, flexible approach to phasing out outdated gas infrastructure while preserving many of the key affordability provisions needed to protect working families. With the Senate’s action, the Assembly now has a clear path forward to deliver meaningful savings and real climate progress — and New Yorkers are counting on them to act.