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Massachusetts

Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities

(DPU)

services regulated
Electricity Natural Gas Gas Pipelines and Safety Transportation Water

More on DPU

Docket Website PUC Homepage Staff/Dept. Directory Key Staff Members

Commissioners

Number of Seats3

James M. "Jamie" Van Nostrand

Chair | Appointed
617-305-3500
james.vannostrand@state.ma.us Commissioner Biography
Term Start
Term End
Years of Service
Appointed By

Maura Healy

Democrat
Governor

Cecile M. Fraser

Democrat
Commissioner | Appointed
617-305-3500
cecile.fraser@state.ma.us Commissioner Biography
Term Start
Term End
Years of Service
Appointed By

Charlie Baker

Republican
Governor

Staci Rubin

Democrat
Commissioner | Appointed
617-305-3500
Staci.Rubin@state.ma.us Commissioner Biography
Term Start
Term End
Years of Service
Appointed By

Maura Healey

Democrat
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.

Source: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 25, § 2
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."

Source: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 25, § 2

PUC Jurisdiction and Enabling Authority