Nov
25
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Inc. (RGGI, Inc.) has announced the election of new members to the Executive Committee of its Board of Directors.
The new members will serve a one-year term from November 1, 2009. The Executive Committee acts on behalf of the Board of Directors to oversee the activities of RGGI, Inc.
The Committee draws upon commissioners of environmental and energy agencies from across the RGGI region. For 2009-2010 the Executive Committee will comprise:David Littell, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection will serve as Chair; Pete Grannis, Commissioner of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation will serve as a Vice Chair; Clifton Below of the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission will also serve as a Vice Chair; Susanne Brogan, Commissioner of the Maryland Public Service Commission, will serve as Treasurer; Michael Sullivan, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, will serve as Secretary; Laurie Burt, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection will serve as a Member at Large of the Executive Committee; Mark Mauriello, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, will also serve as a Member at Large of the Executive Committee.
“I am honored to serve in my new role as Chair of the Board of Directors,” said David Littell. “In the last two years, the Board of RGGI, Inc. has overseen a remarkable set of achievements in support of the states’ leadership in climate change protection. I look forward to working with the Executive Director, other members of the Executive Committee, and the entire Board of Directors to continue to build the RGGI market.”