New York State’s top energy regulator is moving to implement consumer protections in the state budget, which could have an impact on your home power bill. The New York State Public Service Commission regulates the companies that deliver electricity and natural gas to your home. The PSC approves those rate increases before the utilities can charge them to you. The new powers Christian mentions include imposing stricter review rules for rate hikes, establishing independent affordability monitors, and tying utility executive compensation directly to affordability metrics. Christian says it’s easy for people to blame the PSC for ever-higher rates, but there’s much more to it.