Fere Chairman Wellinghoff Steps Down, Leaving Big Shoes to Fill

摘要

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Jon Wellinghoff s announcement next week that he will step down has left President Barack Obama with an important choice about who should next lead the agency — and what type of vision and experience that person should bring to the post. Known as one of the most bipartisan, yet more efficient agencies in Washington, Fere plays a key role as a regulator over energy projects, including natural gas pipelines, LNG infrastructure and electric transmission.