Department of Public Service

Contact Us


To file a complaint about your utility company, please visit our File a Complaint page.

You can email questions about the Department or Commission and your utility service to web.questions@dps.ny.gov.

If you are not registered to vote at your current address, you may receive a registration form by visiting the New York State Board of Elections webpage. Please note, you may receive government services without being registered to vote.

Toll Free Customer Service
Gas, Electric, Water, Phone & Cable TV Service/Billing Complaints (Helpline)1-800-342-3377
Comments on Commission Cases/Initiatives/Proceedings (Opinion Line)1-800-335-2120 
Gas, Electric Shutoff (Hotline)1-800-342-3355 
Energy Service Company (ESCO) Complaints  
  (complaints about competition in the energy industry) 
1-888-697-7728
HEAP grants for people aged 60+1-800-342-9871 
HEAP grants for NYC1-800-692-0557
NOTE:  Consumers with hearing or speech impairment can contact the Department of Public Service through the NYS Relay Service by dialing 711.

Secretary to the Commission

Hon. Michelle L. Phillips
Secretary to the Commission
New York State Public Service Commission
Empire State Plaza
Agency Building 3
Albany, NY 12223-1350
Phone: (518) 474-6530
Fax:   (518) 474-9842
Email: secretary@dps.ny.gov

Public Affairs Office

James Denn
Public Information Officer
New York State Public Service Commission
Empire State Plaza
Agency Building 3
Albany, NY 12223-1350
Phone: (518) 474-7080
Fax:   (518) 474-0421
Email: james.denn@dps.ny.gov

Consumer Complaints

Office of Consumer Services
New York State Public Service Commission
Empire State Plaza
Agency Building 3
Albany, NY 12223-1350
Phone: 1-800-342-3377






http://www.dps.ny.gov/phonebook.html