​​​​​​Our History

On July 9, 2007, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) celebrated its 100th anniversary. As the nation’s first state to regulate utilities, the PSC has always been a leader in the ever-changing world of utility regulation.

The photo to the right is from the PSC's 100th anniversary celebration on July 24, 2007. Former Commissioners shown include: Dan Ebert, George Edgar, Ave Bie, Lauren Azar, Mark Meyer, Scott Neitzel, Branco Terzic, Cheryl Parrino, and Charles H. Thompson.   

CommissionerHistoryList.pdf 

Mission Statement:

The PSC of Wisconsin ensures safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible utility services and equitable access to telecommunications and broadband services.
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To carry out our mission, the PSC:​

• Values diversity in the work place, allowing employees to fully develop and contribute their individual skills in meeting the needs of our diverse customer base;
• Ensures fair pricing for utility services to customers and to utility investors;
• Sets quality standards for utility services and ensures that the standards are met or exceeded;
• Ensures reliability so there will be sufficient resources, facilities and alternatives available to meet the needs of present and future utility customers at a reasonable price;
• Ensures utility services are provided in an efficient and environmentally responsible manner;
• Protects the interests of both investors and customers and ensures that securities issued by utilities meet the needs of utilities;
• Provides fairness in transactions between utilities and their customers, other utilities, and other entities specifically provided protection by law;
• Adjusts our oversight of utilities according to the level of competition in their markets and according to the degree of customer satisfaction with their services;
• Educates Wisconsin citizens on utility issues and promotes their involvement in our decision-making process.