Wyoming Public Service Commission
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1915 |
| Jurisdiction | Wyoming |
| Headquarters | Cheyenne, Wyoming |
| Agency executives |
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| Website | psc |
The Wyoming Public Service Commission was created by the Wyoming Legislature in 1915 to oversee public utilities. It has jurisdiction over the certification of utility service areas, adjudication of consumer complaints against utility companies, approval of the securities issued or assumed by utilities, and approval of significant utility operations, including construction projects and corporate reorganization.[1] The Commission consists of three members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate to staggered six-year terms, with no more than two commissioners belonging to the same political party.[1]
History
In 1915, the state legislature established the Commission, which consisted of the Governor, Auditor, and Treasurer.[2] In 1919, the legislature reorganized it, and deputized the State Board of Equalization to serve ex officio as members of the Commission.[3]
At Governor Stanley K. Hathaway's recommendation, the legislature split the Commission in 1967, separating it from the Board of Equalization and establishing it as a separate entity in its current form.[4] The first gubernatorial appointees to the newly established Commission were Republicans Walter Hudson and Richard J. Luman and Democrat Zan Lewis.[5]
Membership
| Commissioner | Appointed by | Assumed office | Term expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Robinson, Chairman | Mark Gordon | March 1, 2019 | March 1, 2029 |
| Chris Petrie, Deputy Chairman | Mark Gordon | February 1, 2021 | March 1, 2031 |
| Christopher Boswell | Mark Gordon | October 1, 2025 | March 1, 2027 |
References
- ^ a b "About Us". Wyoming Public Service Commission. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ "New Wyoming Laws". Jackson's Hole Courier. Jackson, Wyoming. March 12, 1915. p. 3. Retrieved February 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Third Biennial Report of The Public Service Commission of the State of Wyoming: 1919-1920. Wyoming Public Service Commission. 1920. p. 5. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ "Stan Signs PSC Measure". Casper Star-Tribune. February 17, 1967. p. 2. Retrieved February 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "PSC Members Sworn". Casper Star-Tribune. February 23, 1967. p. 11. Retrieved February 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Commissioners". Wyoming Public Service Commission. Retrieved February 6, 2026.