Stephen Nessen / WNYC The Long Island Power Authority will consider moving to a fully public utility option in response to failures by its contractor, PSEG Long Island, to restore power after Tropical Storm Isaias this summer. LIPA laid out its options in a report this week. They include a restructure of the current contract with PSEG Long Island to require more oversight, replacing the contract with a new company, or privatization. New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele of Sag Harbor said he’s supported the public option for years. “It's the most accountable option. And obviously, it appears that it can save money. And it was the original intent of the law when the Legislature enacted it almost 35 years ago,” Thiele said.