Public utilities commissions in the United States
Public utilities commissions in the United States | |
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Michigan state agencies
Authority control databases
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| National | |
Headquarters in Lansing | |
| Commission overview | |
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| Formed | 1939 |
| Jurisdiction | State of Michigan |
| Headquarters | 7109 W. Saginaw Highway Lansing MI |
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| Parent department | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs |
| Website | Official website |
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.
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]
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]
| Commissioner | Appointed | Term ends | Appointed by |
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| Katherine L. Peretick | January 4, 2021 | July 2, 2027 | Gretchen Whitmer (D) |
| Daniel C. Scripps (Chairman) | February 25, 2019 | July 2, 2029 | Gretchen Whitmer (D) |
| Alessandra Carreon | July 23, 2023 | July 2, 2025 | Gretchen Whitmer (D) |
