Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia

08/18/2026

Mayor Muriel Bowser has appointed our current Commissioner Ted Trabue to serve as Interim Chairman. A fourth-generation Washingtonian and current Commissioner since 2022, Trabue plans to “preserve the independence that protects consumers while opening a new chapter of transparency and engagement.” More: https://bit.ly/4x7XtY4

08/13/2026

Natural gas leaks in the District increased in 2025, rising by 21.28% compared to the previous year. However,, the overall number remains roughly 14.5% below 2019 levels. We're continuing to closely monitor these trends and oversee WGL's pipeline replacement efforts to ensure public safety and a reliable energy system. Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4fXiCxT

08/04/2026

Even though a moratorium on Pepco disconnections has expired, there are still plenty of ways District residents can reduce their energy use and save money: https://bit.ly/DCPSC_UDPs And as always, we're here to help with any specific concerns — call (202) 626-5120 or visit https://dcpsc.org/help.

Some D.C. Pepco customers could face utility disconnections due to a moratorium ending.

07/30/2026

On National Intern Day, we're proud to recognize our two outstanding summer interns, Jamie and Jacqueline. Thank you to our current and former interns for your hard work and fresh perspectives. Learn more about our program: https://bit.ly/DCPSC-Internships

07/30/2026

Our Chairman Emile C. Thompson has submitted his resignation to Mayor Bowser, effective August 14, 2026. "I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside dedicated colleagues, been able to protect the public interest, and help ensure the fair and efficient delivery of utility services," said Thompson. He was first appointed as a DCPSC Commissioner on April 7, 2021, then became Chairman on June 7, 2022. More: https://bit.ly/4yOZ4mJ

07/28/2026

Severe storms are possible today in the District from 2-10pm, bringing potential 55–65mph wind gusts, localized flooding, and frequent lightning. Pepco is staged to respond to potential power interruptions and we’re in contact with them to keep you informed. Report outages or downed wires directly to Pepco by calling (877) 737-2662, texting "OUT" to 48710, or visiting https://www.pepco.com/outage. Stay safe!

07/23/2026

REMINDER: Our upcoming 2-day evidentiary hearing for the Washington Gas pipeline replacement program (FC1179) is on July 27-28. We temporarily paused the District SAFE Program's rollout to carefully review unresolved stakeholder concerns regarding the latest plan. This hearing ensures we can thoroughly evaluate the proposal while balancing immediate safety priorities and long-term climate goals. Learn more and watch: https://bit.ly/FC1179

07/14/2026

Our latest annual report, “Adaptability in Action,” details how we navigated budget constraints and rising energy costs to advance the District’s clean energy goals. It also shares how we helped expand local solar, modernized the grid, and balanced infrastructure investments with consumer affordability during major rate cases. More: https://bit.ly/DCPSC-CY25-AR

07/10/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to see us over the past few weeks for our Summer Ready DC events! We're proud to have provided about 1,200 items to nearly 400 residents at DC Public Library and DC Department of Parks and Recreation locations across the District. Get tips to save money/energy this summer: https://dcpsc.org/summerreadydc

07/09/2026

Month-long lane closures on Nebraska Ave NW due to DC PLUG construction are certainly an inconvenience, but moving vulnerable power lines underground makes a huge difference in reducing weather-related power outages. Learn more about the project and how it’s strengthening the electric grid: https://dcpsc.org/DCPLUG

Work on burying power lines and preventing power outages in the District could cause a traffic bottleneck on a major east-west commuter route over the next month.