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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

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 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

House Dems propose boost for landowners in FERC disputes

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  • – E&E Energywire – 5/27/20
Daniel Shaffer May 29, 2020 Big Picture Read more

At last, a climate policy platform that can unite the left

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  • – Vox – 5/27/20
Daniel Shaffer May 29, 2020 Big Picture Read more

Democrats call for new gas pipeline moratorium amid pandemic

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  • – The Hill – 4/15/20
Daniel Shaffer April 17, 2020 Big Picture Read more

US Senate panel again moves FERC nominee, amid debate over partisanship

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  • – S&P Global – 3/3/20
Daniel Shaffer March 6, 2020 Big Picture Read more

Democratic-led Senate committee kills bills to beef up regulation of pipeline construction

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  • – Virginia Mercury – 2/20/20
Daniel Shaffer February 28, 2020 Regional & MVP Read more

Climate Change Rises as a Public Priority. But It’s More Partisan Than Ever.

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  • – The New York Times – 2/20/20
Daniel Shaffer February 21, 2020 Big Picture Read more

After long delay, Democrats unveil Clean Economy Act energy omnibus

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  • – Virginia Mercury – 2/6/20
Daniel Shaffer February 14, 2020 Local & ACP Read more
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