WASHINGTON, D.C. – Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Managing Director Heather Reams released the following statement regarding Commissioner Neil Chatterjee’s recent appointment as chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
“CRES applauds Commissioner Neil Chatterjee’s appointment as chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. His extensive policy experience and reputation as a consensus builder makes him well qualified as the Commission’s broad jurisdiction covers a wide array of energy matters that play an increasingly critical role in the development and maintenance of our nation’s energy infrastructure. We thank Chairman McIntyre for his dedicated tenure as chairman and offer our warm wishes for a healthy recovery. At this crucial time, American energy workers, businesses and rate payers will be well served by the work that Chairman McIntyre has begun and under Commissioner Chatterjee’s continued leadership.”
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Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization founded in 2013 to engage Republican policymakers and the public about commonsense, conservative solutions to address our nation’s need for abundant, reliable energy while preserving our environment.