December 19, 2007

Washington, DC—Senator Harry Reid of Nevada made the following statement today after the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Las Vegas resident Jon Wellinghoff to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC): 

“I recommended Commissioner Wellinghoff for this position because I firmly believed that the energy problems facing our nation called for a nominee of Jon’s caliber and experience. Commissioner Wellinghoff has worked to develop new innovations at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. He has made great process and I thank him for all that he has done to enhance energy efficiency and promote renewable energy. As expected, there is much more work to be done at FERC. I am deeply pleased that Commissioner Wellinghoff is dedicated to continuing his tenure at FERC and that the U.S. Senate has confirmed him to this post. I know he will continue to serve Nevada and the nation with great distinction as a FERC Commissioner.”