February 22, 2025

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Biden Drops ‘Acting’ from Phillips’ Title; Clements to Leave at End of Term
President Joe Biden removed “acting” before FERC Chair Willie Phillips’ title, as Commissioner Allison Clements announced she would not seek a second term.
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Scenario Planning, Magical Thinking and Energy Efficiency
An ACORE panel on maintaining reliability on the path to decarbonization focused on scenario planning, energy efficiency — and magical thinking.
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Former PUC Commissioners Weigh in on ERCOT Fixes
Five former Texas regulators have released a report with recommendations to  prevent additional weather-driven blackouts like those in February.
Senate Confirms Christie, Clements to FERC
The U.S. Senate quickly confirmed Mark Christie and Allison Clements to FERC by voice vote, restoring the commission to full strength.
Committee Advances FERC Nominees to Full Senate
The Senate ENR Committee voted to advance Trump’s FERC nominees, Allison Clements and Mark Christie, for consideration by the upper house.
UPDATE: Trump Names Danly FERC Chair
With his path to re-election narrowing, President Trump demoted FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee, replacing him with Republican James Danly.
Climate Policy on the Ballot Tuesday
West Coast wildfires, record-breaking heat waves and more than two dozen tropical storms have made climate change an issue impossible for voters to ignore.
Overheard at WIRES Fall Member Meeting 2020
U.S. transmission system requires restructuring and greater alignment with public policy goals, industry insiders said at WIRES’ fall meeting.
FERC Nominees Bob and Weave Through Senate Hearing
President Trump’s nominees to FERC, Allison Clements and Mark Christie, said just enough to satisfy senators on both sides.
Trump to Nominate Christie, Clements to FERC
President Trump announced he will nominate Virginia State Corporation Commission Chair Mark Christie and clean energy activist Allison Clements to FERC.

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