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.
Glick named FERC chair, promises ‘significant progress’ on energy transition
- – Utility Dive – 1/21/21
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.
House Dems propose boost for landowners in FERC disputes
- – E&E Energywire – 5/27/20
At last, a climate policy platform that can unite the left
- – Vox – 5/27/20
Democrats call for new gas pipeline moratorium amid pandemic
- – The Hill – 4/15/20
US Senate panel again moves FERC nominee, amid debate over partisanship
- – S&P Global – 3/3/20
Democratic-led Senate committee kills bills to beef up regulation of pipeline construction
- – Virginia Mercury – 2/20/20
Climate Change Rises as a Public Priority. But It’s More Partisan Than Ever.
- – The New York Times – 2/20/20
After long delay, Democrats unveil Clean Economy Act energy omnibus
- – Virginia Mercury – 2/6/20