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Rhode Island

Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission

(RIPUC)

services regulated
Electricity Natural Gas Gas Pipelines and Safety Rail Telecommunications Water

More on RIPUC

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

Commissioners

Number of Seats3

Ronald T. Gerwatowksi

Chair | Appointed
401-941-4500
Ronald.Gerwatowski@puc.ri.gov Commissioner Biography
Term Start
Term End
Years of Service
Appointed By

Gina Raimondo

Democrat
Governor

Abigail Anthony

Independent
Commissioner | Appointed
401-780-6838
abigail.anthony@puc.ri.gov Commissioner Biography
Term Start
Term End
Years of Service
Appointed By

Gina M. Raimondo

Democrat
Governor

John Revens

Democrat
Commissioner | Appointed
401-780-2101
john.revens@puc.ri.gov Commissioner Biography
Term Start
Term End
Years of Service
Appointed By

Gina Raimondo

Democrat
Governor

Commissioner Selection Details

Selection Method Appointed
Chairperson Selection
Appointment Process
Term length 6 Years
Term limit
Bipartisan Requirement None

Bipartisan Requirement

None
Commissioner Prequalifications There are statutory qualifications to becoming a commissioner, as follows: "The public utilities commission shall consist of three (3)...

Commissioner Prequalifications

There are statutory qualifications to becoming a commissioner, as follows: "The public utilities commission shall consist of three (3) electors selected with regard to their qualifications and experience in law and government, energy matters, economics and finance, engineering and accounting, and appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. ...".

Source: R.I. Gen. Laws & sect 39-1-4

PUC Jurisdiction and Enabling Authority