Major policymakers will speak about national energy policy issues at a major conference on Sept. 24 to be hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC. Scheduled speakers will include FERC Chairman Pat Wood, Rep. W.J. “Billy” Tauzin (R-LA), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), chairman of the Senate Natural Resources Committee. The conference, “Energy Summit 2002, Ensuring America’s Energy Supply,” will run from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.at the Chamber headquarters, located at 1615 H St. NW. For further information, parties should contract Chris Merida at (202) 463-5648 or go to www.uschamber.com. Chamber members will be charged $325 to attend the event; non-members, $425. The price at the door will be $500.
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Peoples Energy Chairman and CEO Richard E. Terry announced plans to retire Aug. 1, consistent with the company’s policy requiring officers to retire upon attaining the age of 65. Thomas M. Patrick, currently president and COO, is expected to assume the positions of chairman and CEO in August. Following a pattern among regulated utilities, both men moved up through the company’s legal department. Terry’s retirement will cap a 30-year career with Peoples, including more than 11 years as chairman and CEO. Patrick has been with Peoples for 26 years. He began his career in 1976 as a member of the company’s legal department and was elected president and COO in 1998. He has been a director of the company since 1998. Peoples gas utility division serves about 1 million retail customers in Chicago and northeastern Illinois.
OMB’s Daniels: Energy Independence More Important than Ever
The United States needs an integrated, aggressive, activist, long-term energy policy and the country needs it now, according to Mitch Daniels, director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The nation needs it “although there still seems to be some people who do not have their eye on that ball, or even those who are taking an obstruction approach,” he said.
OMB’s Daniels: Energy Independence More Important than Ever
The United States needs an integrated, aggressive, activist, long-term energy policy and the country needs it now, according to Mitch Daniels, director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The nation needs it “although there still seems to be some people who do not have their eye on that ball, or even those who are taking an obstruction approach,” he said.
FERC Fast-Tracks Transmission Interconnection Policy
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced an accelerated process to develop a standard interconnection agreement to be used by all utilities and regional transmission organizations (RTO) in hooking up generators in the development of an efficient, open access transmission service.
Interstates Not Welcome in SoCal Territory
California’s anti-bypass policy would remain firmly in place on Southern California Gas’ system under a peaking service proposed by SoCal that was approved last week by a California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) judge (see NGI, June 4), according to the sponsor of a prospective pipeline.
Interstates Not Welcome in SoCal Territory
California’s anti-bypass policy would remain firmly in place on Southern California Gas’ system under a peaking service proposed by SoCal that was approved last week by a California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) judge (see Daily GPI, June 4), according to the sponsor of a prospective pipeline.
Administration Backs Roadless Policy, But Plans Changes
The Bush administration announced it would be upholding former President Clinton’s designation of about 60 million acres of national forest as off limits to logging and road building, effective May 12, but would subsequently be proposing amendments to the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
Administration Backs Roadless Policy, But Plans Changes
The Bush administration announced it would be upholding former President Clinton’s designation of about 60 million acres of national forest as off limits to logging and road building, effective May 12, but would subsequently be proposing amendments to the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
Bush Hints at Big Changes in Energy Policy
President-elect George W. Bush, a former oil driller, signaledlast week that he plans to move energy issues to center stage whenhe arrives in Washington, focusing on oil and natural gasexploration and production and opening up more federal lands tocarry out these activities.
