Department of Public Utilities

Web Site:

www.mass.gov/dpu

Organization Chart

Mission:

The mission of the Department of Public Utilities is to ensure that utility consumers are provided with the most reliable service at the lowest possible cost as determined by its orders; to protect the public safety from transportation and gas pipeline related accidents; to oversee the energy facilities siting process; and to ensure that residential ratepayers' rights are protected under regulations.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 25 S. 1-20

Department of Public Utilities

MGL C. 159 S. 1-105

Common Carriers

MGL C. 159A S. 1-32

Common Carriers of Passengers by Motor Vehicle

MGL C. 159B S. 1-22

Carriers of Property by Motor Vehicle

MGL C. 160 S. 1-252

Railroads

MGL C. 161 S. 1-161

Street Railways

MGL C. 161A S. 3(I);39

MBTA

MGL C. 162 S. 1-18

Electric Railroads

MGL C. 163 S. 1-12

Trackless Trolley Companies

MGL C. 164 S. 1-137

Manufacture and Sale of Gas and Electricity

MGL C. 164A S. 1-27

New England Power Pool

MGL C. 165 S. 1-27

Water and Aqueduct Companies

MGL C. 82 S. 40-40E

Dig Safe Law

MGL C. 166 S. 21-44

Telephone & Telegraph Companies and lines for the transmission of data sections applicable to the DPU

Regulations

220 CMR

Department of Telecommunications and Energy

980 CMR

Energy Facilities Siting Board