The Vermont Public Utility Commission (formerly known as the Vermont Public Service Board) is a

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of the

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that supervises the rates, quality of service, and overall financial management of

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in Vermont. Established under Title 30 of the

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, the Commission exercises

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oversight of electric, natural gas, telecommunications, and private water companies. The Commission also serves as the franchising authority for cable television systems in Vermont. In addition, the Commission reviews environmental and economic impacts of proposals to purchase energy supply or build new energy facilities; monitors the safety of hydroelectric dams; evaluates the financial aspects of nuclear plant decommissioning and radioactive waste storage; reviews rates paid to independent power producers; and oversees the statewide Energy Efficiency Utility programs.
The Commission comprises a Chairman and two Commissioners, all of whom are nominated by the Vermont

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, appointed by the

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and

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by the

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. The Chairman and Commissioners serve staggered six-year

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. The Commission's office is located at 112 State Street in Montpelier,

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. The current Chairman is Edward McNamara (term expires 2029).
Current Commissioners are

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(term expires 2025) and Riley Allen (term expires 2027).

New name

The Public Service Board name changed in 2017 to the Public Utility Commission effective July 1, 2017. The new name more clearly reflects its existing statutory responsibilities and clarifies the difference between the Commission and the separate state agency known as the

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