Agency Name: | South Dakota Public Utilities Commission |
Jurisdiction: | South Dakota |
Headquarters: | Pierre, South Dakota |
Budget: | $4,141,534(2011) |
Chief1 Name: | Gary W. Hanson[1] |
Chief1 Position: | Vice Chairman |
Chief2 Name: | Chris Nelson |
Chief2 Position: | Commissioner |
Chief3 Name: | Kristie Fiegen |
Chief3 Position: | PUC Chairman |
Parent Agency: | State of South Dakota |
Website: | http://puc.sd.gov/ |
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regulates the energy, Telecommunications and grain warehouse companies located in South Dakota. The PUC keeps track of the Do Not Call Registry. Commissioners are elected to six-year terms in staggered elections, with special elections should vacancies arise.