Bidenâs energy and pipeline regulator pick will drive green transition By Stephen Cunningham and Naureen S. Malik on 1/22/2021
(Bloomberg) Richard Glick, one of two Democrats on the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has been tapped by President Joe Biden to lead the agency set to play a pivotal role in the presidentâs goal to achieve a 100% clean grid by 2035.
Glick, who formerly worked for utility giants Iberdrola and PacifiCorp., was widely seen as Bidenâs obvious choice to lead FERC, which is responsible for approving natural gas infrastructure and overseeing electricity markets.
âThis is an important moment to make significant progress on the transition to a clean energy future,â Glick said in a statement on Twitter announcing Bidenâs intention to nominate him as FERC chairman.â