Press Releases

DCPSC hosts 2nd annual Clean Energy Summit on January 18, 2023

DCPSC hosts 2nd annual Clean Energy Summit on January 18, 2023

DCPSC asks utility consumers to conserve electricity

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) is asking D.C. residents and businesses to conserve electricity. Due to extremely cold weather, electricity demand is expected to increase in the District and surrounding areas, resulting in a strained electrical grid. PJM Interconnection, the electricity grid operator for 65 million people in 13 states and the District of Columbia, issued an advisory to conserve electricity. 

Ted Trabue confirmed as new DCPSC Commissioner

(Washington, D.C.) Ted Trabue was confirmed as the new Commissioner for the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia, effective December 27, 2022 for a term ending June 30, 2026. Commissioner Trabue was nominated by Mayor Muriel A. Bowser and confirmed by the D.C. Council.

DCPSC kicks off Winter Ready DC campaign by offering free weatherization tools to DC residents

DC residents can pick up their free weatherization item at a participating DC Public Library

(Washington, D.C.) The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) is distributing free weatherization tools to District residents as part of the Commission’s annual Winter Ready DC campaign. DC residents can visit participating libraries from November 5 through December 20 to receive a free weatherization item and speak with Commission staff about how they can save energy and money this winter season.

DCPSC maintains measures to help District consumers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic