New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission
| New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $130,363 |
| 2025 FY Budget: | $3,209,290 |
| Total Seats: | 3 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | 6 years |
| Authority: | New Hampshire Statutes, Title XXXIV, Chapter 363, Section 363:1 |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by Governor |
| Current Officeholder | |
New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission
Dan Goldner
New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission
Pradip Chattopadhyay
New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission
Carleton Simpson | |
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The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission is an appointed three-member board in the New Hampshire state government. The commission is charged with general jurisdiction over electric, telecommunications, natural gas, water and sewer utilities. Their stated mission is "to ensure that customers of regulated utilities receive safe, adequate and reliable service at just and reasonable rates."[1]
The commission must include one attorney and member of the New Hampshire Bar and one with background or experience in engineering, economics, accounting or finance. The governor appoints one commissioner every odd-numbered year for a term of six years. Appointments are subject to the approval of the executive council.[2]
Current officeholder
The current officeholders are:
- Pradip Chattopadhyay (nonpartisan)
- Dan Goldner (nonpartisan)
- Carleton Simpson (nonpartisan)
Dan Goldner is the chair of the commission. Gov. Chris Sununu nominated Goldner to the commission in April 2021, to fill the vacancy created by Michael Giaimo's resignation in October 2020. [3] The New Hampshire Executive Council confirmed his nomination on May 5, 2021, and he assumed office that day.[4]
Authority
Per Title XXXIV, Chapter 363, Section 363:1 of the New Hampshire Statutes:[2]
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There shall be a public utilities commission, composed of 3 commissioners who shall be full-time employees and who shall engage in no other gainful employment during their terms as members. |
Qualifications
The three-member commission must include one attorney and member of the New Hampshire Bar and one with background or experience in engineering, economics, accounting or finance.[2] Additionally, commissioners cannot be employed by or have any pecuniary interest in any public utility, or affiliates, in the state.[5]
Appointments
Per Title XXXIV, Chapter 363, Section 363:1 and Title XXXIV, Chapter 363, Section 363:3 of the New Hampshire Statutes, the governor, with the advice and consent of the council, appoints one commissioner every odd-numbered year to take office on July 1 of that year. Commissioners serve six-year terms.[2][6]
Vacancies
Per Title XXXIV, Chapter 363, Section 363:3 of the New Hampshire Statutes, the governor, vacancies for unexpired terms are filled by the governor with the advice and consent of the council, in the same manner as regular appointments.[6]
Duties
The commissioners are charged with general jurisdiction over electric, telecommunications, natural gas, water and sewer utilities. Their stated mission is "to ensure that customers of regulated utilities receive safe, adequate and reliable service at just and reasonable rates."[1]
Divisions
As of February 1, 2021, the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission is organized into the following divisions:[7]
- Legal Division
- Administration Division
- Consumer Affairs Division
- Safety Division
- Electric Division
- Telecommunications Division
- Gas and Water Division
- Audit Division
- Sustainable Energy Division
State budget
- See also: New Hampshire state budget and finances
The budget for the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission in Fiscal Year 2025 was $3,209,290.[8]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2022
In 2022, the commissioners received a salary of $130,363, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2021
In 2021, the commissioners received a salary of $129,974, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2020
In 2020, the commissioners received a salary of $111,687, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2019
In 2019, the commissioners received a salary of $111,687, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2018
In 2018, the commissioners received a salary of $111,687, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2017
In 2017, the commissioners received a salary of $111,687, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2016
In 2016, each commissioner received a salary of $111,687, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2015
In 2015, each commissioner received a salary of $111,687, according to the Council of State Governments.[16]
2014
In 2014, commissioners each received a salary of $111,687, according to the Council of State Governments.[17]
2013
In 2013, commissioners each received a salary of $110,036.[18]
Historical officeholders
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Former officeholders
- Michael Giaimo (2017-2020)
Recent news
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Contact information
21 South Fruit Street, Suite 10
Concord, N.H. 03301-2429
Phone: (603) 271-2431
Fax: (603) 271-3878
TDD Access - Relay NH: 1-800-735-2964
Consumer Assistance: 1-800-852-3793
E-mail: puc@puc.nh.gov
See also
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- Public Service Commissioner
- Energy policy in New Hampshire
- New Hampshire state executive offices
- New Hampshire state executive officials
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, "About us," accessed February 1, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 New Hampshire Statutes, "363:1 Commission; Term," accessed February 1, 2021
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "Governor and Council meeting results," September 11, 2020
- ↑ New Hampshire Bulletin, "Executive Council approves Goldner for utilities commission," May 5, 2021
- ↑ New Hampshire Statutes, "363:5 Disqualification," accessed March 21, 2013
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 New Hampshire Statutes, "363:3 Appointment," accessed February 1, 2021
- ↑ New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, "Commissioners & Staff," accessed December 8, 2017
- ↑ New Hampshire Legislature, "HB 1-A Final Version," accessed December 6, 2023
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 22, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed December 3, 2014
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 31, 2014
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