Department of Public Utilities (DPU)

Department of Public Utilities

The DPU oversees investor-owned electric power, natural gas, and water companies in Massachusetts. In addition, the DPU regulates the safety of bus companies, moving companies, and transportation network companies. We also oversee the safety of natural gas pipelines.

Quick Links

Appeal your rideshare background check result 
Visit our file room 
Discover important consumer information 
Learn about net metering 
Find out more about our Department 

Contact Us

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Address

Department of Public Utilities, 1 South Station, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
directions 

Phone

Main (617) 305-3500

Fax

(617) 345-9101

Who we serve

The DPU serves:

  • Gas, electric and water customers by monitoring service quality and setting rates
  • The public by overseeing gas pipeline safety
  • Customers of bus, moving, and transportation companies in regulating safety
  • Passengers of the MBTA by overseeing equipment and operation safety

    Learn about services offered by the DPU divisions

Our Organizations

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Top actions & services

Review consumer information and file a complaint 
DPU file room and administrative services 
DPU regulations, contact information, and Commission 

More actions & services

Rideshare Company Drivers 
Net Metering 
Natural Gas Industry 
For Customers of Moving, Towing, or Bus Companies 
Utility Filings and Tariffs 
Energy Efficiency Activities of Utilities 
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Featured Topics

Commercial Transportation 

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Electric & Natural Gas Industry 

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Energy 

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