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Public Participation

The Public Utilities Commission welcomes public participation in its proceedings. Individuals or groups may participate or share their views with the Commission in several ways. You may request to speak at public witness hearings that the PUC hosts for some issues, write a letter to the Commission, or request information on any issues of concern. Members of the public may also participate in Commission activities by becoming a party in a formal PUC case. Described below are options for participation.

COMMISSION CASES. The PUC conducts much of its official business through formal cases. The issues addressed in formal cases include rate adjustments, service adequacy, the prudence of proposed investments, and other unreasonable utility practices.

Initiating a Case
Intervening In a Case
Following the Progress of a Case

PUBLIC WITNESS HEARINGS. The Commission holds public witness hearings in selected proceedings to allow customers of a utility, and others, to comment on a pending case about their utility. The PUC schedules public hearings in the service territory of the utility. Prior to a hearing, the utility will publish public notice once a week for two consecutive weeks in a local newspaper.

How Do Public Witness Hearings Work?
How Can I participate in a Public Witness Hearing?

COMMISSION HEARINGS AND DELIBERATIONS

To learn more about becoming involved in PUC proceedings, please write or call:

Maine Public Utilities Commission
18 State House Station, 242 State Street
Augusta, ME 04333-0018
Phone: 207-287-3831
FAX: 207-287-1039
TTY: 800-437-1220
Email: maine.puc@maine.gov