Commisioners in the news
This section highlights publicly available media coverage, op-eds, interviews, and commentary featuring public service commissioners who participate in Regulators RoundTable Institute programs.
Content is limited to third-party news articles, opinion pieces, and media appearances that provide insight into regulatory issues, public service, and energy, infrastructure, and utility oversight.
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Energy Reality Must Replace Rhetoric
Americans cannot afford an energy policy built on bumper sticker slogans and political soundbites. The stakes are simply too high.
Public Service Commission looks to counterbalance utilities through consumer advocacy
There has long been talk of adding a dedicated consumer advocate to represent ratepayers at the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) in an attempt to counterbalance the voice of the utilities. Now, it appears the three-man elected Commission is taking steps to that end.
Commissioner Walden Stands Firm on Utility Oversight and Infrastructure Accountability
Commissioner Walden joined her fellow Commissioners in congratulating Mark Christie to his confirmation as Chairman to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Chairman Christie was named by President Trump to be Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on January 20, 2025.
The future of America’s power grid
We live in a great country with an abundant supply of energy. We enjoy freedoms that so many others will never have. However, there are important and timely issues about the future of America’s power grid and the challenges we face in balancing energy transition with grid stability, affordability, and reliability.
Coussan’s win keeps Louisiana Public Service Commission in GOP hands
Sen. Jean-Paul Coussan, R-Lafayette, will be the new District 2 public service commissioner in Louisiana, keeping this important regulatory body under Republican control.