Louisiana Public Service Commission

The Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) is an independent regulatory agency serving the State of Louisiana. ^[1] It operates under the legal mandate of Article IV, Section 21 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974. ^[2] The commission ensures that public utilities and common carriers provide safe, reliable, and reasonably priced services to the public. ^[3] Its jurisdiction includes investor-owned electric, water, wastewater, natural gas, and telecommunications services. ^[4] It also regulates common carriers like waste haulers, household goods movers, and intrastate pipelines. ^[5] Five elected commissioners lead the agency, representing single-member districts for staggered six-year terms. ^[3] For the 2026 fiscal year, the agency requested a budget of $10.9 million, which is funded entirely by self-generated fees from regulated entities. ^[6] The commission maintains a staff of approximately 95 authorized positions to support its regulatory mission. ^[6]

Historical Background

The LPSC originated in the 1898 Constitution as the Railroad, Express, Telephone, Telegraph, Steamboat and Other Water Craft, and Sleeping Car Commission. ^[3] It aimed to manage the state's growing transportation and communication infrastructure. ^[3] The 1921 Constitution renamed the entity to the Louisiana Public Service Commission. ^[4] Originally, the body consisted of three members, but the 1974 Constitution expanded the panel to five elected commissioners. ^[3] Historically, the commission has served as a political springboard for prominent Louisiana governors, including Huey Long and Kathleen Blanco. ^[3] A landmark legal decision, Entergy Louisiana, Inc. v. Louisiana Public Service Commission, reduced the agency's power by granting the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authority over certain electric generation costs. ^[3] In 2002, the commission launched the popular "Do Not Call" program to protect residents from unwanted telemarketing. ^[4]

Current Events

In 2026, the LPSC is preparing for major leadership changes as District 1 Commissioner Eric Skrmetta and District 5 Commissioner Foster Campbell reach their term limits. ^[7] For the first time, these seats will be filled through a new closed primary system mandated by 2024 state legislation. ^[7] A Republican primary and a Democratic primary are scheduled for May 16, 2026, followed by the general election on November 3, 2026. ^[7] On March 3, 2026, the Pelican Institute hosted a candidate forum to discuss rising electricity rates and energy infrastructure challenges. ^[8] The commission's current regulatory work includes monitoring the implementation of a 2024 global settlement with Entergy Louisiana, which provides ratepayer credits and limits corporate travel expenses. ^[9] On March 27, 2026, the agency published Bulletin #1372 to update stakeholders on pending dockets and regulatory filings. ^[10] The next business and executive session is scheduled for April 15, 2026, in Alexandria. ^[11]

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Jurisdiction Type: STATE
State: LA
Website: lpsc.louisiana.gov
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Registry ID: 1b61ee8d-294f-473c-8908-7b0213bb96d2

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