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New FERC commissioner Clements targets revamping ‘outdated’ pipeline policy

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  • – S&P Global – 2/3/21
Daniel Shaffer February 19, 2021 Big Picture Read more

Glick named FERC chair, promises ‘significant progress’ on energy transition

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  • – Utility Dive – 1/21/21
Daniel Shaffer January 22, 2021 Big Picture Read more

FERC’s Clements: ‘Grave threat’ of climate change will ‘underlie my approach as a commissioner’

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  • – Utility Dive – 12/18/20
Daniel Shaffer January 8, 2021 Big Picture Read more

U.S. Senate Confirms Two New FERC Commissioners

The U.S. Senate on November 30 confirmed the two nominees for outstanding vacancies on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).  The two new commissioners are:

  • Mark Christie, Republican, who has been a longtime member and most recently Chairman of the Virginia State Corporation Commission
  • Allision Clements,
Daniel Shaffer December 4, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

FERC Regains Full Five Members as Regulatory Fights Loom

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  • – Power – 12/2/20
Daniel Shaffer December 4, 2020 Big Picture Read more

FERC Now Has a Bare Quorum to Function

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) membership has been reduced to three, the minimum number required for votes to take place.  Commissioner Bernard McNamee’s last day was September 4.  His term ended June 30 but he agreed to stay on for an additional two months. 

Daniel Shaffer September 11, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

FERC Commissioner McNamee to Step Down

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  • – JD Supra – 8/26/20
Daniel Shaffer August 28, 2020 Big Picture Read more

Two New FERC Commissioners Nominated

President Trump has nominated two new Commissioners to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.  Mark Christie, chairman of the Virginia State Corporation Commission for the past 16 years, was nominated to fill the seat of departing Commissioner Bernard McNamee,

Daniel Shaffer July 31, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more

Trump’s 2 surprise FERC picks ease fears of agency limbo

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  • – E&E News – 7/28/20
Daniel Shaffer July 31, 2020 Big Picture Read more

New FERC Commissioner Confirmed

James Danly, General Counsel of the Federal Regulatory Commission (FERC), was confirmed 52-40 by U.S. Senate on March 12 as a FERC Commissioner. Mr. Danly, nominated as a Republican, was supported by all Republican Senators and 3 Democrats, including West Virginia’s Joe Manchin. 

Daniel Shaffer March 20, 2020 Pipeline Updates Read more
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The Allegheny Blue-Ridge Alliance (ABRA) is a coalition of organizations concerned about the natural gas pipeline that Dominion Resources and its partner companies have proposed to build through portions of West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina.

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