Agency Name: | Michigan Public Service Commission |
Type: | commission |
Picture Caption: | Headquarters in Lansing |
Jurisdiction: | State of Michigan |
Headquarters: | 7109 W. Saginaw Highway Lansing MI |
Parent Department: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs |
Chief1 Name: | Daniel C. Scripps |
Chief1 Position: | Chair |
Chief2 Name: | Katherine L. Peretick |
Chief2 Position: | Commissioner |
Chief3 Name: | Alessandra Carreon |
Chief3 Position: | Commissioner |
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) is a regulatory agency which regulates public utilities in the state of Michigan, including electric power, telecommunications, and natural gas services. The MPSC's headquarters are located in Lansing, Michigan.
The mission of the MPSC is to protect the public by ensuring safe, reliable, and accessible energy and telecommunications services at reasonable rates for Michigan's residents.[1]
The MPSC is composed of three members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Commissioners are appointed to serve staggered six-year terms. No more than two Commissioners may represent the same political party. One commissioner is designated as chairman by the Governor.[2]
Commissioner | Appointed | Term ends | Appointed by | ||
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Katherine L. Peretick | Gretchen Whitmer (D) | ||||
Daniel C. Scripps (Chairman) | Gretchen Whitmer (D) | ||||
Alessandra Carreon | Gretchen Whitmer (D) |