President Joe Biden on Friday announced Willie L. Phillips Jr. as chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). FERC is an independent agency that regulates interstate transmission of natural gas, oil, electricity, and other energy projects. As the Biden administration works to tackle the climate crisis, advance environmental justice, and build a clean power grid by 2035, FERC will increase access to reliable, affordable, carbon-free energy to move across the country. We will continue to play an important role in promoting the

Willie L. Phillips has served as FERC Commissioner since November 17, 2021 and as Acting Commissioner since January 3, 2023. Willie is an experienced regulatory attorney who combines over 20 years of legal expertise as a utility regulator, private firm, and utility regulator. -House Counselor. He has an extensive background in utility regulation, large power system reliability, and corporate governance. As Chairman of the District of Columbia's Public Service Commission, Willie is a thoughtful and innovative leader in modernizing the energy grid, aggressively cleaning the district's energy and climate change goals, and protecting the district's customers. did.

Prior to joining the DCPSC, he served as Deputy General Counsel for the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), a nonprofit international regulatory agency tasked with ensuring the safety and reliability of Washington, DC's bulk electrical power system. He has also worked at two law firms, advising clients on regulatory compliance, litigation, and policy issues. Chairman Phillips is an active member of the National Association of Regulatory Commissions (NARUC), serving on the NARUC Board of Directors and chairing the Special Committee on Regulation and Industry Diversity. He received his Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law and his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Montevallo.