22 Jan UTC’s Osiene-Riggs Congratulates Acting FCC Chair Rosenworcel
Washington—Jan. 22, 2021—Utilities Technology Council President and CEO Sheryl Osiene-Riggs issued the following statement after President Biden named Jessica Rosenworcel as Acting Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission:
“On behalf of the Utilities Technology Council, I congratulate Jessica Rosenworcel upon being named Acting Chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC, the Commission). The energy and technology industries are converging at a rapid pace. Therefore the decisions made by the FCC are having greater impact on the energy and water sector than ever before. As electric, water, and gas utilities modernize their infrastructure, the FCC must account for the critical nature of utility services. I look forward to working with Chair Rosenworcel and her colleagues on these crucial issues. I also pledge my support to expanding broadband access throughout the country. Electric utilities in particular empower broadband deployment. The FCC has helped numerous utilities through funding and grant programs in recent years. I believe electric utilities are key partners in bridging the digital divide and am excited to discuss these issues with Chair Rosenworcel.”
–Sheryl Osiene-Riggs, UTC President and CEO
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