DCPSC - Press Releases

DCPSC schedules Evidentiary Hearing for May 12, 2026, in Pepco Multiyear Rate Case following Court Remand

Commission to set interim rates while conducting remand proceeding; Consumer protections for customers remain

District Residents Urged to Stay Alert as Severe Storms Move Through the Region

DCPSC reminds residents to reduce electricity use during severe weather to help ease strain on the power system and support faster restoration if outages occur.

DCPSC Reduces WGL Proposed Budget for Pipeline Replacement Program and Opens Investigation into Natural Gas Distribution System Planning

Today, the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) approved a modified version of the WGL’s District Strategic Accelerated Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Plan (Formal Case 1179) to replace immediate high-risk aging leak-prone pipe. The Modified District SAFE Plan represents a structural departure from the previously approved accelerated pipeline replacement program, PROJECTpipes

Statement from DCPSC Chairman Emile C. Thompson on Performance Oversight Hearing Public Testimony

Today, the DC Council invited the public to join a Performance Oversight Hearing of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia. This hearing is an important opportunity for the people we serve to make their voice heard. I am listening closely to the testimonies that highlight real hardships and valid concerns of District residents.

DCPSC Invests $3M in Solar Aggregation Project to Bring More Solar to the District

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) awarded a $3 million contract to Ecogy Energy (Ecogy) in partnership with Ecosuite. This pilot project is part of the Commission’s PowerPathDC Initiative (Formal Case No. 1130) focusing on modernizing the District’s energy delivery system.