New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission Explained

Agency Name:New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (NHPUC)
Formed:September 1, 1951[1]
Preceding1:Public Service Commission (1911–1951)
Preceding2:State Board of Railroad Commissioners (1844–1911)
Jurisdiction:New Hampshire
Headquarters:21 South Fruit Street
Concord, New Hampshire
Employees:18
Chief1 Name:Daniel C. Goldner
Chief1 Position:Chairman[2]

The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (NHPUC) is a government agency of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Headquartered in Concord, it is a public utilities commission with jurisdiction over electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities as defined by New Hampshire statute for matters such as rates, quality of service, finance, accounting, and safety.

The NHPUC is made up of three commissioners, appointed by the Governor of New Hampshire and confirmed by the Governor's Council. The commissioners serve staggered six-year terms. Administration of the commission is overseen by an executive director.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Change Name to Public Utilities Commissions . . . . 1 . August 7, 1951 . February 18, 2022 . newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: Commissioners & Staff . NH.gov . February 18, 2022.
  3. Web site: New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission: About Us . NH.gov . February 18, 2022.