Ackerman

People — Colorado Regulators

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper named two new commissioners to the three-member state Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Jeff Ackermann, who will serve as PUC chair, and Wendy Moser assume their roles Monday. Ackermann has served as the executive director of the Colorado Energy Office, and Moser currently works for Charter Communications, where she handles public and regulatory affairs for the telecommunications company. The pair join current commissioner Frances Koncilja. Hickenlooper said a search for Ackermann’s replacement at the energy office is under way.

January 5, 2017

Spotlight Shines Brightly on Hydraulic Fracturing Water Usage

With the topic of water conservation moving into the national and international spotlight, the water usage of North America’s oil and gas shale development boom is being scrutinized as experts examine the issue. Some researchers are quick to point out that hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is one of the most water-intensive energy activities; others point out that fracking consumes far less water than power plants do.

September 17, 2013