Public Utility Commission
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈjuːtɪlɪti kəˈmɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A government agency that regulates and oversees public utilities such as electricity, water, and telecommunications.
The public utility commission approved the new rate increase for electricity providers.
Forms
- public utility commission
- public utility commissions
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Commentary
The term typically refers to state-level bodies vested with authority to supervise and regulate services essential to the public, often requiring careful statutory interpretation of their jurisdiction and rulemaking powers.
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