Empowering Consumers: Understanding Public Utility Commissions and Shaping a Sustainable Energy Future

Have you ever wondered how you can get involved in decisions about your gas, water and electricity bills? Well, there are these state level agencies known as Pucs or public utility commissions, sometimes called public service commissions. They hold the power over important decisions related to energy in our homes and our businesses, things like what we’re paying for our energy bills and where our energy sources are coming from and whether new energy infrastructure gets put into place. Organizations like Earth Justice, a nonprofit environmental legal team, often engage with Pucs to advance clean energy initiatives and address issues related to energy prices and pollution and consumers like you can make sure your voice is heard in these decisions by attending public hearings or submitting comments, staying informed and participating in the regulatory process, you can help shape a fair and sustainable energy feature.