As a former North Dakota Public Service Commissioner, I know and understand the importance of moving commodities to market via the railroad. Friends of the Rail Bridge (FORB) supports BNSF
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The following is a contributed article by Tony Clark, a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from 2012-2016, a North Dakota Public Service Commissioner from 2001-2012, and now a senior advisor at the law firm of Wilkinson Barker Knauer.
With a leadership change at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the agency back to its full complement of five commissioners, electricity industry observers have begun gazing into the 2021 regulatory crystal ball. Setting the right tone early will send important signals to the marketplace and stakeholders.
During any organizational transition, posting a few early wins can be key to establishing a foundation for ongoing success. FERC should be able to lean in to some current industry trends to move the needle in a positive direction, while also drawing on the agency s own history to avoid pitfalls that have derailed past commission initiatives.