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E&E News
16-05-2025
- Politics
- E&E News
White House closing in on FERC nominee
As speculation mounts over who might be the next appointee to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Austin Lipari's name has surfaced with high frequency in energy and legal circles. The White House is increasingly viewing the former FERC adviser and Federalist Society veteran as the preferred candidate to fill a vacancy at the commission and could be days away from announcing a decision, according to four sources. If selected, it is unclear if the White House would tap Lipari to fill the seat left by Biden-era Chair Willie Phillips or current Chair Mark Christie, whose term expires at the end of June. Christie has not yet been renominated by President Donald Trump. Advertisement Lipari's former boss, former FERC Chair James Danly, was confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday as deputy secretary of Energy. If Lipari were to be nominated to the commission and elevated by Trump to FERC chair, it would bring Danly and Lipari together again. They both fall in line with a Trump policy that paints renewable energy as an unreliable source of power, and sees climate change as a secondary issue.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Senate approves Trump No. 2 picks for Energy, Interior
The Senate has approved President Trump's picks for the No. 2 positions at the Energy and Interior departments. Tuesday evening, the Senate voted 52-44 to approve James Danly to be the deputy Energy secretary. Independent Sen. Angus King (Maine), who typically caucuses with Democrats, joined Republicans in voting in favor of the nomination. And on Wednesday, the upper chamber approved Katharine MacGregor to be deputy Interior secretary in a 54-40 vote. King, along with Democratic Sens. John Fetterman (Pa.), Ruben Gallego (Ariz.), Mark Kelly (Ariz.) and Martin Heinrich (N.M.) voted in favor of her confirmation. MacGregor also served in the deputy role at Interior during the last Trump administration. Between administrations, she worked for electric utility NextEra. Danly previously served as a federal regulator a a Republican member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Senate approves Trump No. 2 picks for Energy, Interior
The Senate has approved President Trump's picks for the No. 2 positions at the Energy and Interior departments. Tuesday evening, the Senate voted 52-44 to approve James Danly to be the deputy Energy secretary. Independent Sen. Angus King (Maine), who typically caucuses with Democrats, joined Republicans in voting in favor of the nomination. And on Wednesday, the upper chamber approved Katharine MacGregor to be deputy Interior secretary in a 54-40 vote. King, along with Democratic Sens. John Fetterman (Pa.), Ruben Gallego (Ariz.), Mark Kelly (Ariz.) and Martin Heinrich (N.M.) voted in favor of her confirmation. MacGregor also served in the deputy role at Interior during the last Trump administration. Between administrations, she worked for electric utility NextEra. Danly previously served as a federal regulator a a Republican member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
E&E News
14-05-2025
- Politics
- E&E News
Senate votes to advance Danly nomination
The Senate voted Tuesday afternoon to advance the nomination of James Danly for second in command at the Department of Energy, with a final vote scheduled for later in the evening. The chamber voted 53-45 to wind down debate on the former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission chair. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee ranking member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Maine independent Sen. Angus King were the two Democratic caucus members to vote 'yes.' During his confirmation hearing, Danly followed the administration line of promoting 'baseload generation.' At the same time, he also discussed the benefits of renewable energy and storage. The Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved Danly last month 13-7. Advertisement After confirming Danly, the Senate will move to wind down debate on Katharine MacGregor for Interior deputy administrator. A final vote is likely Wednesday. EPA general counsel pick Sean Donahue is also in line for Senate action.
E&E News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- E&E News
Robust action this week on energy, environment nominees
The Senate is moving to fill out lower-level openings at the nation's top energy and environment departments after confirming President Donald Trump's Cabinet. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has moved to wind down debate on Interior Department deputy secretary nominee Katharine MacGregor and Department of Energy deputy pick James Danly. That means votes on them are imminent. MacGregor would reprise her role from the first Trump administration. Danly chaired the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission during Trump's first term. Advertisement 'We're going to have a lot more nominees coming out of committee. And I want to make it very clear that we're going to process those nominees in a timely fashion,' Thune said during recent remarks, apparently referring to Democratic delay tactics.
