ACORE Congratulates New FERC Chair Willie Phillips

February 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from Ray Long, President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), on Willie Phillips being appointed Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC):

“We extend our congratulations to Willie Phillips for being officially appointed as FERC Chair. As acting Chair, he has demonstrated his strong commitment to his stated priorities for reliability, electric transmission, and environmental justice. ACORE looks forward to continuing to work with Chair Phillips on achieving the grid of the future through a strong transmission planning rule, further steps to expand interregional transmission, additional improvements to the interconnection process, and market reforms to ensure the full participation of all resources. We strongly support Chair Phillips’ commitment to systemically embedding environmental justice and equity into these important efforts.”

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About ACORE:
For over 20 years, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) has been the nation’s leading voice on the issues most essential to renewable energy expansion. ACORE unites finance, policy, and technology to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy economy. For more information, please visit www.acore.or g.

Media Contacts:
Alex Hobson
Sr. Vice President, Communications
American Council on Renewable Energy
hobson@acore.org | 202.830.3592 (o) | 202.594.0706 (c)

Dylan Helms
Associate, Communications
American Council on Renewable Energy
helms@acore.org | 202.935.6491 (o) | 727.290.8804 (c)

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