Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities
MA state agency regulating electric and gas utilities. DPU oversees competitive electricity supply and consumer protection.
About Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) regulates investor-owned electric and gas utilities in Massachusetts. The DPU oversees competitive electricity supply and ensures consumer protection.
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