WASHINGTON, DC – Today, national business association Advanced Energy United congratulated Mark Christie on his appointment as Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). 

Caitlin Marquis, Managing Director at Advanced Energy United, issued the following statement congratulating Chair Christie:

“At a time of soaring load growth and unprecedented change in the electricity sector, FERC’s steady, guiding hand has never been more important to ensuring America’s energy needs are met. In his tenure at the Commission, Chair Christie has engaged deeply and listened thoughtfully on critical issues ranging from interconnection reform to transmission planning to market reform. His door has always been open to anyone with an idea or perspective and a willingness to debate. We share Chair Christie’s appreciation for the central role that states should play in engaging markets to ensure energy reliability and affordability. Advanced Energy United looks forward to working with Chair Christie as the Commission continues its important work of ensuring a fair, reliable, and competitive energy future."