Utility Regulatory Commissions

GPTKB entity

Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instanceOf	gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs	gptkb:Public_Service_Commissions gptkb:Public_Utility_Commissions gptkb:Utility_Commissions
gptkbp:authority	enforce regulations investigate complaints approve infrastructure projects set utility rates
gptkbp:composition	appointed commissioners staff experts
gptkbp:establishedBy	gptkb:law government order
gptkbp:example	gptkb:Federal_Energy_Regulatory_Commission gptkb:California_Public_Utilities_Commission gptkb:Maharashtra_Electricity_Regulatory_Commission
gptkbp:existsIn	gptkb:Canada gptkb:India gptkb:United_States various countries
gptkbp:function	issue licenses hold public hearings impose penalties monitor utility performance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	Utility Regulatory Commissions
gptkbp:purpose	ensure fair rates protect consumer interests ensure reliable service
gptkbp:regulates	gptkb:water_supply electricity natural gas telecommunications public utilities transportation (in some jurisdictions)
gptkbp:relatedTo	gptkb:energy gptkb:environmental_policy consumer protection infrastructure development
gptkbp:reportsTo	gptkb:state_government_(in_US) central government (in some countries)
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:Public_Utility_Commissions
gptkbp:bfsLayer	6