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An Era Without a Consumer Advocate
The Vanishing Advocate
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A New Open Market for Utilities
Winds of Change — Bell Atlantic Telephone Divestiture and Energy Utility Deregulation
Third People’s Counsel — Frederick D. Dorsey (1984-1990)
Deregulation Plays Out in the D.C. Market
Fourth People’s Counsel — Elizabeth A. Noel (1991-2010)
The Move to Restructure and Deregulate Utilities
Advocating for Prioritization of D.C. Residents
Pepco/Exelon: The Merger
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Responding to the Changing Cries of the People
A New Dawn for Water Consumer Protection: OPC Comes to the Rescue for DC Water Consumers
Overcoming the Consequences of a Global Pandemic
Ensuring an Equitable and Sustainable Future
A Glimpse Into the Future: OPC’s Commitment to the Next Generation
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Building a Foundation of Consumer Rights
How OPC Functions
OPC’s Role in the Utility Arena
First People’s Counsel — Annice M. Wagner (1975-1977)
OPC’s First Opportunity to Advocate
Second People’s Counsel — Brian Lederer (1977-1984)
Consumer Rights: Central From the Start
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Securing a More Sustainable Future
Community at the Forefront: Benning Road
The Fight Against Unsustainable Infrastructure
Playing a Role in the District’s Sustainability Legislation
OPC’s Holistic Vision for Sustainability: A Safe, Equitable, Reliable, and Affordable Utility Environment