Why Bidens interim FERC chair pick is controversial
The Biden administration has named FERC commissioner Willie Phillips as interim chair of the commission, a decision that isn\u2019t without controversy. Environmental justice groups and renewable industry interests have long lobbied for the more progressive FERC commissioner Allison Clements to be named chair. Phillips, the more moderate choice, is viewed by some environmental groups as too accommodating to utilities and gas companies. POLITICO\u2019s Cat Morehouse explains the impact Biden\u2019s decision to elevate Phillips \u2014 even temporarily \u2014 could have on FERC\u2019s agenda.