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Glick unveils environmental justice, climate plans

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  • – E&E Energywire – 2/12/21
Daniel Shaffer February 26, 2021 Big Picture Read more

President Biden appoints new FERC Chair

President Biden has named Richard Glick to serve as Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).  The action was announced on the morning of the President’s first full-day in office, January 21.  Glick, a Democrat, has been a FERC Commissioner since 2017 and has supported positions advocated by ABRA and its member organizations.

Daniel Shaffer January 22, 2021 Pipeline Updates Read more

U.S. Fed charts its own course on climate change, too

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  • – Reuters – 10/2/19
Daniel Shaffer October 4, 2019 Big Picture Read more

FERC chairman to Congress: ‘Make energy policy boring again’

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  • – Utility Dive – 9/5/19
Daniel Shaffer September 6, 2019 Big Picture Read more

FERC chair ‘optimistic’ on climate change compromises for new LNG projects

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Daniel Shaffer April 26, 2019 Big Picture Read more

Chatterjee pledges no political influence after ‘growing into’ FERC role

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  • – Utility Dive – 10/31/18
Daniel Shaffer November 2, 2018 Big Picture Read more

Leadership Changes at FERC Announced

The Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Kevin McIntyre, has stepped down as head of the agency, but will stay on as a Commissioner.  Mr. McIntyre’s October 22 letter of resignation as FERC Chairman said that recent complications to his health necessitated his relinquishing his chairmanship duties. 

Daniel Shaffer October 26, 2018 Pipeline Updates Read more

Trump names Chatterjee FERC chair

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  • – Utility Dive – 10/25/18
Daniel Shaffer October 26, 2018 Big Picture Read more

Chairman authorized aide’s politically charged appearances

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  • – E&E News – 9/6/18
Daniel Shaffer September 7, 2018 Big Picture Read more

Godwin won’t sign pact with ACP partners

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  • – The Robesonian – 6/18/18
Daniel Shaffer June 22, 2018 Local & ACP Read more
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