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Consumer Division

The Consumer Division of the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) assists consumers with their utility companies through dispute resolution, evaluation of regulatory compliance and customer service, and education. Contact us if you need help resolving a problem with your electric, gas, or investor-owned water utility.

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Contact Us

Address

Department of Public Utilities
1 South Station, 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02110
Directions 

Phone

(617) 737-2836
(877) 886-5066 (toll free)

Online

DPUConsumer.Complaints@mass.gov

Fax

(617) 305-3742

Who we serve

The Consumer Division serves the public by providing assistance to consumers in dealing with their electric, gas, or investor-owned water utility.  

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What would you like to do?

Find important consumer information  File a complaint involving a gas, electric, or water company  Get help paying your utility bill 

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