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The Public Utility Commission Building in Salem houses the central offices of the Public Utility Commission. (Oregon State Archives Photo)
Present Duties
The Public Utility Commission of Oregon (PUC) regulates customer rates and services of the state’s investor-owned electric, natural gas and telephone utilities, as well as certain water companies. The commission does not regulate people’s utility districts, cooperatives or municipally-owned utilities except in matters of safety. The PUC conducts its business in public meetings scheduled every two weeks at its headquarters in Salem, and it encourages public involvement in its decisions. The PUC also conducts public hearings on specific issues. The commission’s regulatory responsibilities are carried out by a staff of 129 employees. Each year, the PUC issues a variety of reports including statistical reports on utility companies.
Agency Subdivisions
Information about this agency's divisions, offices, programs, etc.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 2148, Salem 97308-2148
Telephone: 503-378-6611
Fax: 503-378-6163
General E-mail: puc.commission@state.or.us
Contact: Rick Willis, Executive Director; Ray Baum, Chair
Administrative Rules Coordinator E-mail: Diane Davis
Records Officer E-mail: Kathy Williams
Staff Directory from Oregon.gov
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Legal and Legislative Information
Statutory Authority: ORS Chapters 756, 757, 758, 759, 772
Consumer Budget Analysis (pdf) - by Legislative Fiscal Office
Audit Reports - select agency from menu
Records, Publications and General Information
Agency History (pdf) - a detailed history of the agency
Records Retention Schedule (pdf) - a list of the public records kept at the agency
State Archives Holdings - a select list of the agency's records available for research at the State Archives
State Library Publications - a link to the Oregon State Library Catalog