Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC) Profile

The Office of Public Utility Counsel represents residential and small-business utility customers in proceedings before regulatory bodies. The office advocates for fair rates and consumer protections in utility matters.

Office of Public Utility Counsel Agency Profile – GovExperts
AGENCY HEAD
Benjamin Barkley — Chief Executive and Public Counsel

2026–27 State Appropriations


CategoryFY 2026FY 2027
Total (All Funds)$5,205,764$5,228,764
General Revenue$4,241,570$4,261,570
GR – Dedicated$964,194$967,194
Federal Funds$0$0
Other Funds$0$0
Number of FTEs2828

Legislative Oversight Committees


These committees exercise budgetary and policy oversight of the Office of Public Utility Counsel

Committee NameLink
House State AffairsView
House AppropriationsView
Senate Business and CommerceView
Senate FinanceView

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