The President of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) today appointed Georgia Public Service Commissioner Stan Wise as Chair of NARUC’s Committee on Gas. NARUC President Commissioner Lisa Polak Edgar of Florida made the announcement today. Through panel discussions and educational sessions, the Gas Committee fosters awareness and understanding of issues affecting the transportation, distribution, and sale of natural gas safely, efficiently, and economically. Committee members work closely with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S. departments of Energy and Transportation. Commissioner Wise is a former past President of NARUC in 2003-2004.

“I am honored to be able to chair this committee as this is an incredible time to be involved in the regulated gas industry” Commissioner Wise said. “The shale gas boom is reshaping the U.S. energy sector both domestically and abroad. With prices at historic lows, we have a responsibility to ensure consumers are the beneficiaries of any new policies and regulations. We also must always keep our collective eye firmly planted on the safety of our pipeline systems. There is much work in front of us and I look forward to working with my colleagues going forward,” said Commissioner Wise.

Commission Wise is serving his fourth six-year term on the Georgia Public Service Commission. He was first elected in 1994 and re-elected in 2000, 2006 and 2012.

His full bio is found at http://www.psc.state.ga.us/content.aspx?c=/commissioners/stan-wise/