Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) Information

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What is a Public Utilities Commission (PUC)?

A public utilities commission (PUC) is generally a regulatory body at the state level responsible for regulating utilities that provide service within a state. The commission is comprised of either state-elected or state-appointed officials. These members regulate all electric, gas, water, cable and telephone retail in many states, and are also generally responsible for ensuring that utilities are responsive to customers' needs and service requests, and that service is both adequate and reliable.

How Maine PUC describes itself:

The Maine Public Utilities Commission is an independent agency of the State of Maine consisting of three commissioners and a staff of 58, created by the Maine Legislature "to assure safe, reasonable and adequate service at rates which are just and reasonable to customers and public utilities." The MPUC has jurisdiction over water utilities, electric utilities, water carriers, gas utilities, telephone utilities, and resellers of telephone services.

How to contact Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC):

Toll-free: (800) 452-4699
Telephone: (207) 287-3831
Fax: (207) 287-1039
Email: maine.puc@maine.gov
Online: http://www.state.me.us/mpuc

By mail:
Maine Public Utilities Commission
242 State Street
State House Station 18
Augusta, ME 04333

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