South Dakota Public Utilities Commission

South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
Agency overview
Jurisdiction	South Dakota
Headquarters	Pierre, South Dakota
Annual budget	$4,141,534(2011)
Agency executives	Gary W. Hanson, PUC Chairman; Chris Nelson, Vice Chairman; Kristie Fiegen, Commissioner;
Parent agency	State of South Dakota
Website	http://puc.sd.gov/

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regulates the energy, Telecommunications and grain warehouse companies located in South Dakota. The PUC keeps track of the Do Not Call Registry. Commissioners are elected to six-year terms in staggered elections, with special elections should vacancies arise. Dusty Johnson served as PUC chairman from 2007 until 2011 prior to his election to Congress from South Dakota's at-large congressional district.