Press Releases

New Dialing Procedure for Customers with the 202 Area Code begins October 9th

The District of Columbia will have a new overlay area code, 771 on November 9th
 

DCPSC annual report shows leadership in achieving District’s clean energy goals

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) today released its Annual Report highlighting the Commission’s role in achieving the District’s climate change commitments and 100% renewable energy goal for 2032.
 

DCPSC prohibits Washington Gas disconnections until customer call center fix

The Commission directed Washington Gas Light Company (WGL) to submit a corrective action plan to address long customer call center wait times (Formal Case No. 977, Formal Case 1142).
 

President Biden nominates DCPSC Chairman Willie L. Phillips to FERC

President Joe Biden announced today his intent to nominate Willie L. Phillips, Chairman of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (DCPSC), to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
 

DCPSC reports that over 12% of electricity sold in the District comes from renewable energy sources

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (DCPSC) issued the Biennial Report on Fuel Mix to the D.C. Council.