District of Columbia Public Service Commission

The District of Columbia Public Service Commission (formerly the District of Columbia Public Utilities Commission) is an independent quasi-judicial body and regulatory agency responsible for regulating landline telephone, electricity, and gas utility companies operating within the District of Columbia. It was established by the US Congress in 1913.

District of Columbia Public Service Commission
Agency overview
Formed1913
Preceding agency
  • Public Utilities Commission
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Headquarters1325 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
Employees86
Agency executive
  • Emile C. Thompson, Chairman
Websitehttps://dcpsc.org/

All PSC staff involved in formal cases are advisors to the Commissioners, including the Offices of the General Counsel (OGC), Technical and Regulatory Analysis (OTRA), and Consumer Services (OCS). The Office of the Commission Secretary and the Administrative Offices provides mediation services to consumers and businesses regarding complaints against utility service providers. OTRA also manages the natural gas pipeline safety program in the District.

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