Pritzker reappoints former Rockford Mayor Doug Scott to head Illinois Commerce Commission
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — On Wednesday, Gov. JB Pritzker announced the confirmation of former Rockford Mayor Doug Scott as the Chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission.
Scott, who served as Chairman of the ICC from 2011 to 2015, served out the remainder of former Chairman Carrie Zalewski's term starting in January 2024.
'States are at the forefront of keeping the country's clean energy ambitions apace. Three years ago, the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) charted Illinois' path to a 100 percent clean energy economy, and in the years to come, the ICC will continue to play a critical role in steering Illinois toward its decarbonization goals,' said Pritzker. 'As a regulator, Doug Scott understands the importance of balancing reliability, safety, and affordability alongside these goals. Illinois is fortunate to have Chairman Scott at the helm of the ICC.'
'I'm grateful to Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Senate for their continued support of my leadership at the ICC. Balancing the interests of consumers and Illinois' utilities is no small feat, particularly amid the state's changing energy landscape. This challenging work would not be possible without the dedication of my fellow commissioners and our expert ICC staff. Together, we look forward to continuing the agency's work to fund critical infrastructure improvements, ensure customer affordability, and meet the state's energy transition goals,' said Scott.
Scott recently served as the Vice President for Energy Systems at the Great Plains Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Prior to that, he served as ICC Chairman, Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Mayor of Rockford, three years as an Illinois State Representative, and 10 years as the City of Rockford Attorney.
The ICC oversees utility services and public safety and consumer protection services regarding intrastate freight and railroad.
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