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The Vermont Public Utility Commission (formerly known as the Vermont Public Service Board) is a
government agency of the
State of Vermont that supervises the rates, quality of service, and overall financial management of
public utilities in Vermont. Established under Title 30 of the
Vermont Statutes Annotated, the Commission exercises
quasi-judicial oversight of electric, natural gas, telecommunications, and private water companies. The Commission also serves as the
franchising authority for cable television systems in Vermont.
[1] In addition, the Commission reviews environmental and economic impacts of proposals to purchase energy supply or build new energy facilities; monitors the safety of hydroelectric dams; evaluates the financial aspects of nuclear plant decommissioning and radioactive waste storage; reviews rates paid to independent power producers; and oversees the statewide Energy Efficiency Utility programs.
[2]
The Commission comprises a Chairman and two Commissioners, all of whom are nominated by the Vermont
Judicial Nominating Board, appointed by the
Governor of Vermont and
confirmed by the
Vermont Senate. The Chairman and Commissioners serve staggered six-year
terms. The Commission's office is located at 112 State Street in
Montpelier,
Vermont.
The current Chairman is Anthony Z. Roisman
[3] (term expires 2023).
Current Commissioners are Margaret Cheney
[4] (term expires 2025) and Riley Allen
[5] (term expires 2027).
The Public Service Board name changed in 2017 to the Public Utility Commission effective July 1, 2017. [6] The new name more clearly reflects its existing statutory responsibilities and clarifies the difference between the Commission and the separate state agency known as the Vermont Public Service Department. [7]