sentences:  They often hold hearings in outlying areas of the state to offer customers a convenient opportunity to participate
  
  The Economic Research and Financial Analysis Division researches and analyzes issues common to 
  regulated industries.The Regulatory Operations Division tracks and process all filings, maintains the PUC databases, 
  organizes semi-monthly public meeting agendas, determines utility fee assessments, and coordinates 
  administrative rule action.The Public Utility Commission regulates rates and services charged customers by the state’s investor-owned electric, natural gas, telecommunication, and certain water utilities.