PUC Regulated Industries

The PUC is responsible for ensuring the availability of safe, reliable, adequate and efficient electric, gas, steam and water services to utility customers at rates that are just, reasonable, and not discriminatory. To accomplish this, the PUC regulates (or oversees) a range of topics including electric and gas rates charged by utilities, safety investments, clean energy plans, and transportation electrification.

The Telecom Programs Section processes and advises the Commission on all telecom-related regulatory filings, and administers several of the Commission’s programmatic responsibilities regarding telecommunications service.

The Transportation Section of the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regulates several transportation industries to ensure the delivery of safe, reliable, and reasonably-priced transportation services consistent with the economic, environmental, nd social values of our state.

The Public Utilities Commission has primary jurisdiction over all public highway-rail crossings, including opening, closing, upgrading, signalizing, construction of overpasses or underpasses, and the allocation of costs. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is also responsible for the oversight of the safety of rail fixed guideway (RFG) systems within the state. 

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Gas Pipeline Safety Program is charged with confirming compliance with and enforcing the State's intrastate gas pipeline safety regulations to provide public safety to the citizens of Colorado.