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Andrew Place named to PUC
Roger DuPuis//October 6, 2015//
Listen to this articleAndrew Place, who was nominated by Gov. Tom Wolf to replace Commissioner James H. Cawley, was confirmed Wednesday by a 48-0 Senate vote.
Cawley’s term expired on March 31.
Prior to his appointment to the Commission, Place was the corporate director for energy and environmental policy at EQT Corp., according to a statement released by PUC.
Place, who worked to establish the Center for Sustainable Shale Development, previously served in various roles at the state Department of Environmental Protection.
“Andrew’s unique background – blending work in academia, business and state government – will serve the Commission well as we strive to ensure a continued balance between consumers and utilities,” said PUC Chairman Gladys M. Brown. “He brings a wealth of insight to the Commission, especially related to Pennsylvania’s growing role as an energy hub, and my colleagues and I look forward to working with Andrew to address these important issues.”
Place also owns and operates a 210-acre farm in Greene County, where he resides with this family.
In his confirmation hearing remarks, Place pledged to be “an unassailably independent voice,” noting challenges and opportunities facing the Commission ranging from utility infrastructure and competitive consumer markets to rail safety, utility security and energy diversity and efficiency.
