Massachusetts

Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities

(DPU)

services regulated
Electricity Natural Gas Gas Pipelines and Safety Transportation Water

More on DPU

Commissioners

Number of Seats3 with 1 vacancy

Cecile M. Fraser

Democrat
Acting Chair | Appointed
617-305-3500
Term Start
Term End
Years of Service
Appointed By

Charlie Baker

Republican
Governor

Robert Hayden

Republican
Commissioner | Appointed
617-305-3500
Term Start
Term End
Years of Service
Appointed By

Charlie Baker

Republican
Governor

Commissioner Selection Details

Selection Method Appointed
Chairperson Selection
Appointment Process
Term length 4 Years
Term limit
Bipartisan Requirement No more than two commissioners may belong to the same political party.

Bipartisan Requirement

No more than two commissioners may belong to the same political party.

Commissioner Prequalifications There are statutory qualifications to becoming a commissioner, as follows: "Commission members shall have background or expertise in...

Commissioner Prequalifications

There are statutory qualifications to becoming a commissioner, as follows: "Commission members shall have background or expertise in electricity or natural gas matters."

PUC Jurisdiction and Enabling Authority