Welcome to the Public Utilities Commission
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) serves the public interest by effectively regulating utilities and facilities so that the people of Colorado receive safe, reliable, and reasonably-priced services consistent with the economic, environmental and social values of our state.
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Public Utilities Commission's Sunset Review
The Colorado Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform is currently conducting a sunset review of the Public Utilities Commission. A statutorily-required analysis is performed to determine if the PUC is necessary and should be continued, modified, or repealed. To learn more about this process, please visit: coprrr.colorado.gov/participate. Provide feedback on the PUC Sunset review here.
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Upcoming Key Public Comment Opportunities
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission hosts in person and virtual public comment hearings, and encourages anyone who is interested or potentially impacted to participate. The Commission values hearing perspectives from directly impacted community members, which is critical in decision-making.
Commissioner Meeting Public Comment Opportunities
The PUC holds formal meetings at 9 AM every Wednesday of the month (except for holidays). The Commission accepts in person public comment during the Commission's 2nd weekly meeting of the month (i.e. the 2nd Wednesday). Comments may not be about any matter currently before the commission, which includes any topic on the agenda for that meeting and comments specific to any currently pending proceeding. Registration in advance is encouraged, but not required, and can be accessed from the PUC Calendar.
Equity Implementation Staff Capstone Report Released
Senate Bill (SB) 21-272 directs the PUC to consider how best to provide equity, minimize impacts, and prioritize benefits to disproportionately impacted communities, and to address historical inequalities in all of its work.
- Legislative Implementation
- Guide to Public Participation in PUC Proceedings (PDF Download)
- Una Guía Para la Participación Pública en los Procedimientos de la Comisión de Servicios Públicos (Descargar PDF)
- Media
- Commissioners' Information Meetings (CIMs)
- Research and Emerging Issues
- Towing
- Energy Trends - Colorado
- For Your Information Publications
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