Utility Dive Quotes Emily Mallen on FERC Vacancy
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For its article “FERC in Focus: Would 2 empty seats in 2024 be so bad?,” Utility Dive quoted Akin energy regulation, markets & enforcement partner Emily Mallen. The article looks at the vacant seat on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), who might fill it, and when, as well as the impact of only have four Commissioners currently serving.
Emily said that having only four Commissioners has likely slowed some gas decisions, in part because the Commission appears to be struggling to arrive at consensus on how to assess greenhouse gas emissions from gas projects.
On the candidacy of FERC energy industry analyst David Rosner for the empty seat on the Commission, Emily said, “Rosner has really great experience and would come in knowing a lot.”
