Michigan Public Service Commission

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Michigan Public Service Commission

Headquarters in Lansing
Commission overview
Formed1939 (1939)
Jurisdiction State of Michigan
Headquarters7109 W. Saginaw Highway
Lansing MI
Commission executives
  • Daniel C. Scripps, Chair
  • Katherine L. Peretick, Commissioner
  • Shaquila Myers, Commissioner
Parent department Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Website Official website

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) is a regulatory agency which regulates public utilities in the state of Michigan, including electric power, telecommunications, and natural gas services. The MPSC's headquarters are located in Lansing, Michigan.

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Mission

The mission of the MPSC is to protect the public by ensuring safe, reliable, and accessible energy and telecommunications services at reasonable rates for Michigan's residents. [1]

Commissioners

The MPSC is composed of three members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Commissioners are appointed to serve staggered six-year terms. No more than two Commissioners may represent the same political party. One commissioner is designated as chairman by the Governor. [2]

CommissionerAppointedTerm endsAppointed by
Katherine L. PeretickJanuary 4, 2021July 2, 2027 Gretchen Whitmer (D)
Daniel C. Scripps (Chairman)February 25, 2019July 2, 2029 Gretchen Whitmer (D)
Shaquila MyersJuly 21, 2025July 2, 2031 Gretchen Whitmer (D)

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