New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission

The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (NHPUC) is a government agency of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Headquartered in Concord, it is a public utilities commission with jurisdiction over electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities as defined by New Hampshire statute for matters such as rates, quality of service, finance, accounting, and safety.

New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (NHPUC)
Agency overview
FormedSeptember 1, 1951[1]
Preceding agencies
  • Public Service Commission (1911–1951)
  • State Board of Railroad Commissioners (1844–1911)
JurisdictionNew Hampshire
Headquarters21 South Fruit Street
Concord, New Hampshire
Employees18[2]
Agency executive
  • Daniel C. Goldner, Chairman[2]
Websitewww.puc.nh.gov

The NHPUC is made up of three commissioners, appointed by the Governor of New Hampshire and confirmed by the Governor's Council.[3] The commissioners serve staggered six-year terms.[3] Administration of the commission is overseen by an executive director.[3]

References
  1. "Change Name to Public Utilities Commissions". Nashua Telegraph. Nashua, New Hampshire. AP. August 7, 1951. p. 1. Retrieved February 18, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  2. "Commissioners & Staff". NH.gov. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  3. "New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission: About Us". NH.gov. Retrieved February 18, 2022.


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