Politics & Government
Are You Concerned Over LIPA's Switch to PSEG?
Officials express concern over PSEG takeover of LIPA operations in 2014, according to a 'Newsday' report, though officials say concerns are unfounded.
Weeks after New York State officials issued a report stating that the Long Island Power Authority needs to , a Newsday report states that some critics are already expressing concern over a January 2014 switch from operator National Grid to PSEG.
The article lists Sen. Charles Schumer and State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli as a couple of individuals who have broached the subject. However LIPA assured customers that those concerns are unfounded.
"Given PSEG's success of storm planning and procedures and their commitment to improved service for our customers, we will have a storm plan that gives us a robust workforce utilizing all available Long Island resources," LIPA spokesman Mark Gross said in a statement.
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Are you concerned about the switch from National Grid to PSEG?
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