N.Y. Public Service Law § 135-h: Installation

§ 135-h. Installation. 1. A utility shall afford each participant in

its home conservation plan the option of installing energy conservation

measures either (a) by performing the work on a "do-it-yourself" basis,

where deemed safe and feasible by the commission, under guidelines set

by the commission for assuring quality and conformance with applicable

criteria; (b) through the use of services provided by the utility

itself, if the utility decides to offer such services provided, however,

that in offering such services, the utility shall contract, through the

use of prevailing competitive bidding processes, with persons, firms and

corporations not owned or operated by such utility for the installation

of energy conservation measures; or, (c) through the use of the services

of a contractor and/or supplier of the customer's choice, whose name

appears on a list of qualified contractors and/or suppliers maintained

and periodically updated by the utility.

2. In implementing paragraph (a) of subdivision one of this section,

the utilities, in consultation with the commission, shall prepare a

"do-it-yourself" manual for the customers it serves, detailing the

materials capable of being used, their manner of effective installation,

and the criteria used in inspection to determine the degree of

effectiveness. With reference to all installations to be made pursuant

to paragraphs (a) and (c) of subdivision one of this section, the

utility shall prepare and maintain a list of qualified and participating

suppliers and contractors in a non-discriminatory manner. The decision

as to which option, supplier, or contractor to use is the choice of the

customer.