Office of the People's Counsel

Law PracticeUnited States11-50 Employees

The Office of the People’s Counsel (OPC) functions as the public advocate for District of Columbia utility ratepayers, representing the interests of residential and small business consumers in matters involving natural gas, electric, and telecommunications services. Its work encompasses advocacy before regulatory bodies such as the PSC, FERC, and FCC, as well as the courts, with a focus on ensuring fair treatment of ratepayers and addressing complaints related to utility service and billing. In addition to formal advocacy, OPC engages in consumer education and outreach to help residents understand and navigate utility issues.
Headquartered in the United States, OPC operates within the law practice space and serves DC residents and ratepayers as its primary audience. The organization has a presence in public policy and regulatory arenas and has pursued collaborative research efforts, including partnerships related to distributed energy resources, reflecting its role in shaping how energy and utility services impact consumers in the District of Columbia. A recent development includes the publication of a progress report detailing benefits for water customers since OPC began representing DC Water ratepayers, illustrating its consumer-focused accountability initiatives.

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