01 Dec UTC’s Riggs Congratulates New FERC Commissioners Christie, Clements Upon Senate Confirmation
Washington—Dec. 1, 2020—Utilities Technology Council President and CEO Sheryl Osiene-Riggs issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Allison Clements and Mark Christie as Commissioners to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission:
“On behalf of the Utilities Technology Council and our members, I would like to congratulate Allison Clements and Mark Christie upon their confirmation to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Commissioners Clements and Christie bring diverse and critical perspectives to this agency. Utility communications networks are a vital part of the reliable and safe delivery of electricity to customers across the U.S., as these systems enable the deployment of all kinds of generation sources while also shoring up the security of the grid. We look forward to working with Commissioners Christie and Clements, as well as their colleagues at the Commission, to build a stronger, more resilient and responsive electricity grid.”
–UTC President and CEO Sheryl Osiene-Riggs
