The Department of Public Utilities (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.
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Mission Statement
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is an adjudicatory agency overseen by a three-member Commission. It is responsible for oversight of investor-owned electric power, natural gas, and water utilities in the Commonwealth. In addition, the DPU is charged with developing alternatives to traditional regulation, monitoring service quality, regulating safety in the transportation and gas pipeline areas, and the siting of energy facilities. The mission of the DPU is to ensure that consumers’ rights are protected, and that utility companies are providing the most reliable service at the lowest possible cost. The DPU oversees the public safety from transportation and gas pipeline-related accidents, and the energy facilities siting process. The DPU seeks to promote safety, security, reliability of service, affordability, equity, and greenhouse gas emission reductions.
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- Dig Safe
- EFSB Decisions
- Electric Grid Safety and Reliability
- Energy Efficiency Activities of Utilities
- Energy Facilities Siting Board
- Financial and Operating Annual Returns to the DPU
- For Customers of Moving, Towing, or Bus Companies
- Information for Bus, Moving, and Towing Companies
- Information for Competitive Suppliers and Electricity Brokers
- Information for Consumers about the Electric Industry
- Interest Rates for Security Deposits and Late Payment Charges
- Long-Term Contracts for Renewable Energy
- Natural Gas Industry
- Net Metering
- Pipeline Safety Information
- Rideshare Companies
- Rideshare Company Drivers
- Siting Division
- Siting Division Orders
- Utility Filings and Tariffs
- Utility Laws and Regulations
- Water Distribution Companies