Legal Definitions - PUC

PUC

PUC stands for Public Utilities Commission. It is a government agency that regulates and oversees public utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and telecommunications.

• The PUC sets the rates that utility companies can charge customers for their services.
• The PUC investigates complaints from customers about their utility services.
• The PUC ensures that utility companies follow safety and environmental regulations.

These examples illustrate how the PUC works to protect consumers and ensure that public utilities are providing safe and reliable services at fair prices.