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North Carolina Utilities Commission
How the commission is formed
- Composition
- Five commissioners serve staggered terms under state law.
- Appointment
- Members are selected through the state appointment process and confirmed as required by law.
- Leadership
- The Commission elects its chair under North Carolina law.
Current coverage
- Covered utilities
- 8
- Open proceedings
- 3
- Last updated
- Jul 21, 2026
Current commission
Official roster ↗| Member | Role | Current term | Selected by | Appointment | Term source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William M. Brawley | chair | Term expires Jun 30, 2029 | Speaker of the North Carolina House | Nominated for a six-year term and confirmed by both legislative chambers. | ↗ |
| Donald van der Vaart | commissioner | Term expires — | North Carolina State Treasurer | The reviewed biography identifies the appointing officer but not the term end. | ↗ |
| Floyd B. McKissick Jr. | commissioner | Term expires Jun 30, 2029 | Governor of North Carolina | Reappointed January 28, 2025 to complete a term through June 30, 2029. | ↗ |
| John Gajda | commissioner | Term expires — | Governor of North Carolina | Appointed in February 2026; the reviewed biography does not state the term end. | ↗ |
| Tommy Tucker | commissioner | Term expires — | State appointing authority | Began serving in December 2023; the reviewed biography does not state the term end. | ↗ |
Open proceedings
3 open
| Utility | Status | Next event |
|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress E-2 SUB 1380 | hearing | Aug 11, 2026 · Expert witness hearing |
| Dominion Energy North Carolina E-22 SUB 765 | hearing | Sep 28, 2026 · Public witness hearing |
| Duke Energy Carolinas E-7 SUB 1329 | hearing | Jul 22, 2026 · Expert witness hearing |
Covered utilities
8 utilities