Kumar Barve was named chair of the Maryland Public Service Commission on Monday. He served as a delegate in Rockville and Gaithersburg’s District 17 from 1991 to 2023.
Barve is a Rockville resident and has been a member of the commission since 2023.
He was appointed by Gov. Wes Moore, who said, “I have full confidence in Commissioner Barve, who understands the importance of energy sustainability and grid reliability.”
Barve said he was excited to lead the commission “during this extraordinary period of energy transition in Maryland and in our nation.”
His goals are to control energy bills and build a more sustainable energy grid, he said in a news release.
“Ensuring reliable, affordable utility service is our top priority,” Barve said. “I look forward to working every day to protect Maryland ratepayers and ensuring our energy policies help grow the economy without burdening families or harming the environment.”
The commission regulates electric and gas utilities and suppliers, telephone companies (land lines), private water and sewer companies, passenger motor vehicle carriers for hire, taxicab companies in some jurisdictions and Bay pilot rates. It implements the energy policy of the state and regulates the siting of energy generating facilities and high-voltage transmission lines.
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