Michigan Public Service Commission Explained

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.

Mission

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]

Commissioners

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]

CommissionerAppointedTerm endsAppointed by
Katherine L. PeretickGretchen Whitmer (D)
Daniel C. Scripps (Chairman)Gretchen Whitmer (D)
Alessandra CarreonGretchen Whitmer (D)

Notes and References

  1. http://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/0,4639,7-159-16400---,00.html MPSC - About the MPSC
  2. http://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/0,4639,7-159-16400-40504--,00.html Members of The Commission