About the Office of the People’s Counsel
The Office of the People’s Counsel is an independent agency of the District of Columbia government. By law, it is the advocate for consumers of natural gas, electric and telephone services in the District. District of Columbia law designates the Office as a party to all utility- related proceedings before the Public Service Commission. The Office also represents the interests of District ratepayers before federal regulatory agencies. The Office is authorized to investigate the operation and valuation of utility companies independent of any pending proceeding.
The Office’s mandate is to advocate the provision of quality utility service and equitable treatment at rates that are just, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory to assist individual consumers in disputes with utility companies about billing or services; and to provide technical assistance and consumer education to lay advocates and community groups.
How to get involved?
The Office of the People’s Counsel is an independent agency of the District of Columbia government. By law, it is the advocate for consumers of natural gas, electric and telephone services in the District. District of Columbia law designates the Office as a party to all utility-related proceedings before the Public Service Commission. The Office also represents the interests of District ratepayers before federal regulatory agencies. The Office is authorized to investigate the operation and valuation of utility companies independent of any pending proceeding.
Take Action
OPC can’t lower your utility rates and win the fight for clean, affordable energy on its own. We need you to raise your voice and take action. OPC believes consumers must have a seat at the table on issues affecting their households. Here’s how to take your seat!
Let Your Voice Be Heard
Make your voice heard at the agencies which regulate the utilities. One way to do that is to offer comments to regulators at a public hearing. You also can write letters and call your elected officials.
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Take Action
OPC can’t lower your utility rates and win the fight for clean, affordable energy on its own. We need you to raise your voice and take action. OPC believes consumers must have a seat at the table on issues affecting their households. Here’s how to take your seat!
Let Your Voice Be Heard
Make your voice heard at the agencies which regulate the utilities. One way to do that is to offer comments to regulators at a public hearing. You also can write letters and call your elected officials.
READ MORE
Current issues
Our Planet, Our Future: An OPC Climate Summit to Empower Youth & DC Communities – April 29, 2023
Dear Friends and Associates, The Office of People’s Counsel for the District of Columbia invites you to attend OPC’s second in a series of community conversations on climate change… Read More
NARUC & State Utility Regulators Join the EPA to Promote “Fix a Leak Week” March 14-20, 2022
Dear Friends and Associates, The Office of People’s Counsel for the District of Columbia invites you to attend OPC’s second in a series of community conversations on climate change… Read More
Verizon’s transition from copper wire telephone service to digital fiber-optic local phone service
Dear Friends and Associates, The Office of People’s Counsel for the District of Columbia invites you to attend OPC’s second in a series of community conversations on climate change… Read More
