For purposes of this chapter, and unless otherwise expressly
stated or unless the context otherwise requires, the terms in this
chapter shall have the meanings employed in the State of New York
Public Service Commission's Uniform Business Practices or, if
not so defined there, as indicated below:
BUNDLED CUSTOMERS
Residential and small commercial customers of electricity
or natural gas ("fuels") who are purchasing the fuels from the distribution
utility.
DISTRIBUTION UTILITY
Owner or controller of the means of distribution of the natural
gas or electricity that is regulated by the Public Service Commission.
ESCOS
Energy service companies that procure electric power and
natural gas for bundled customers in connection with this chapter.
SUPPLIERS
ESCOs or, alternatively, generators of electricity and natural
gas or other entities who procure and resell electricity or natural
gas.
SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER
A not-for-profit organization comprised of member municipalities
in Westchester County, New York.