The Vermont Public Service Board is the public utilities commission of the State of Vermont, with quasi-judicial licensing and regulatory responsibilities over electric utilities (including the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant), natural gas companies, telecommunications companies, cable television systems and water companies. The 3-member Board consists of a Chairman and two Members nominated by the Vermont Judicial Nominating Board, appointed by the Governor of Vermont and confirmed by the Vermont Senate. The Chairman and Members serve for staggered 6-year terms. The offices of the Board are located at 112 State Street in Montpelier, Vermont.
The current Chairman of the Public Service Board is James Volz (term expires 2017). Current Members are Margaret Cheney (term expires 2019) and Sarah D. Hofmann (term expires 2021).