Virgin Islands Public Services Commission

Virgin Islands Public Services Commission The mission of the Public Services Commission is to regulate all public utilities operating in the USVI Virgin Islands and the territory's ratepayers. Hendricks.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is a quasi-judicial, regulatory agency established under Title 3, VIC Sec. 237. Currently operating under the provisions of Title 30 Virgin Islands Code Chapter 1, the PSC has a broad mandate to maintain an important balance between the public utilities in the U.S. The PSC consists of five (5) voting members and two (2) non-voting or ex-officio members. The five voting members are each appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The two non-voting members of the Commission are comprised of elected Senators and are appointed by the President of the Legislature. Annual elections are held and a Chairman and Vice-Chairman are elected by the Commission members. The day-to-day operations of the PSC are headed by the Executive Director, Sandra L. Setorie and the Assistant Executive Director, Tisean T. Title 3, VIC Section 137 [repealed 1987] originally created the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission within the Department of Public Works, for administrative purposes. Title 3, VIC Section 273 continued the Commission within the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) for budgetary purposes and is one of twenty (20) major departments in the VI government. The Commission sets rates that provide regulated utilities an opportunity to earn a return on their investment for them to provide adequate and reliable service and, that are also reasonable for the customer. The PSC also seeks to help consumers better understand its functions and how they can participate in the rate-making process. How are utility company rates set? Whenever a regulated electric, water, telephone, cable TV or ferryboat company wants to change its rates, it must come before the PSC for permission. The PSC investigates its request and sets new rate levels if the request is valid. The investigation is extensive, with the PSC staff, counsel, and consultants helping the commission assess the company's request. The Public Services Commission has regulatory jurisdiction over the following utilities:
- Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority
- Viya
- Transportation Services of St John
- Varlack Ventures, Inc
- Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority
- Liberty Mobile

PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION MAINTAINS CURRENT WAPA LEAC RATE AND APPROVES TELECOMMUNICATIONS RECERTIFICATIONS U.S. VIRGIN...
09/09/2026

PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION MAINTAINS CURRENT WAPA LEAC RATE AND APPROVES TELECOMMUNICATIONS RECERTIFICATIONS

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC), during its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, voted to maintain the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority’s (WAPA) current Levelized Energy Adjustment Clause (LEAC) rate through the end of 2026 while directing additional technical review of WAPA’s filing and deferred-fuel calculations. The Commission also approved annual Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) recertifications for
multiple telecommunications providers operating throughout the Territory.

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PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION ADDRESSES FERRY FUEL SURCHARGE AND RATE INVESTIGATION MATTERSU.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin...
09/09/2026

PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION ADDRESSES FERRY FUEL SURCHARGE AND RATE INVESTIGATION MATTERS

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) addressed several matters affecting inter-island ferry transportation during its Regular Meeting held Tuesday, September 8, 2026, including the continuation of the emergency fuel surcharge and pending matters associated with the Commission’s Ferry Rate Investigation under Docket No. 691.

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009-26-01 PSC Regular Meeting – ferry Franchise Matters (September 2026) BySymra Hendrickson September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 Document 009-26-01 (Ferry Franchise Matters)Download

02/09/2026

NOTICE OF EARLY OFFICE CLOSURE – ST. THOMAS

Due to an unexpected loss of water service at our St. Thomas location, the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) will close today, September 2, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.

For immediate assistance during this closure, please contact our St. Croix Office at 340-778-6010 or email us at [email protected].

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission on Tuesday,...
28/08/2026

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission on Tuesday, September 08, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the PSC's Conference Rooms located at No. 1003 Estate Ross, Suite 4 (Barbel Plaza), St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and No. 2 Estate Carlton, Suite 2, Frederiksted, Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

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PSC Regular Meeting Agenda (September 2026) ByPSC August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 Documents PSC Regular Meeting Agenda September 8, 2026Download

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) continued its review of the St. John ferry fra...
13/08/2026

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) continued its review of the St. John ferry franchise rate investigation during its Regular Meeting held on August 11, 2026. The Commission heard oral presentations regarding written objections submitted by the ferry operators in response to the Hearing Examiner’s Final Report and determined that additional review is necessary before taking final action.

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008-26 PSC Regular Meeting – Ferry Franchise Matters (August 2026) BySymra Hendrickson August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 008-26 (Ferry Franchise Matters)Download

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission on Tuesday,...
31/07/2026

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the PSC's Conference Rooms located at No. 1003 Estate Ross, Suite 4 (Barbel Plaza), St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and No. 2 Estate Carlton, Suite 2, Frederiksted, Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

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PSC Regular Meeting Agenda (August 2026) ByPSC July 31, 2026 Documents PSC Regular Meeting Agenda August 11, 2026Download

🚨 Meeting Update 🚨The Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2...
13/07/2026

🚨 Meeting Update 🚨

The Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026 has been canceled.

The next Regular Meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday August 11, 2026.

For updates and additional information, please visit psc.vi.gov or contact us:
📞 St. Thomas: 340-776-1291
📞 St. Croix: 340-778-6010

Thank you for your understanding.

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission on Tuesday,...
02/07/2026

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the PSC's Conference Rooms located at No. 1003 Estate Ross, Suite 4 (Barbel Plaza), St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and No. 2 Estate Carlton, Suite 2, Frederiksted, Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Press Releases | Public Notices 014-25 (PSC Meeting Consolidated and Rescheduled for November) October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) announces that its next scheduled meeting, originally set for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, has been ...

Congratulations to Commissioner Laura Nichols-Samms on her appointment as President of the Mid-Atlantic Conference of Re...
18/06/2026

Congratulations to Commissioner Laura Nichols-Samms on her appointment as President of the Mid-Atlantic Conference of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners (MACRUC)!

This distinguished appointment reflects Commissioner Nichols-Samms’ dedication, leadership, and commitment to advancing effective utility regulation and public service. Her expertise and passion for serving the people of the Virgin Islands and the broader region have earned her this well-deserved recognition.

We are proud to see her take on this important leadership role and look forward to the positive impact she will continue to make throughout the regulatory community.

Please join us in congratulating Commissioner Nichols-Samms on this outstanding achievement!



To Read More About Commissioner Nichols-Samms Appointment:
https://psc.vi.gov/007-26-commissioner-nichols-samms-macruc-appointment/

10/06/2026

CORRECTION!

U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) approved a temporary 66-cent per-ticket emergency fuel surcharge for the St. Thomas/St. John Ferry, Franchise operators during its June meeting. The surcharge will remain in effect for 90 days and was approved alongside a waiver of the standard 30-day public notice requirement.

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Charlotte Amalie
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Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
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