The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has announced that PSC Commissioner Kristy Nieto has been appointed to serve as the new Chair of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Committee on Consumers and Public Interest.

Commissioner Nieto was appointed by Governor Tony Evers to serve as a Commissioner in February 2024. She said, “As energy issues increasingly shape conversations at kitchen tables, in classrooms, in the media, and in political debate, keeping the needs of utility customers as a central focus of our work is more important than ever. I am honored to lead the NARUC Committee on Consumers and Public Interest and work collaboratively with utility regulators across the country to prioritize this vital work.” The NARUC Committee on Consumers and the Public Interest brings together commissioners from across the nation to focus on the evolving role state commissions play in protecting consumers and upholding the public interest. The Committee fosters dialogue exploring ways to ensure fair and affordable utility service in order to support informed regulatory decisions, public participation, and improved consumer education and communication.