UtilityDive: FERC Outlook: Danly exit could boost transmission reform, but smaller commission poses risks

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Danly’s exit from FERC may give Phillips the ability to “do a little bit more” on transmission, Karen Onaran, president and CEO of the Electricity Consumers Resource Council, said, noting the former commissioner opposed FERC’s transmission and cost allocation proposal.

Christie appears open to elements of the proposed transmission rule, according to Onaran. “He may not be 100% there, but I think the commission can actually move forward at least on some of what’s pending,” she said, adding that Phillips would prefer a unanimous order.