Commissioner Stocker Appointed to NARUC Natural Gas Committee

LINCOLN – Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) Vice Chair Kevin Stocker, District 5, has been appointed to the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ (NARUC) Committee on Gas.

In announcing the appointment, NARUC President Tricia Pridemore said service on the committee advances the mission of effective public regulation. NARUC is a nonprofit organization whose members include the governmental agencies that are engaged in the regulation of utilities and carriers nationwide.

“I’m honored to represent Nebraska on the NARUC Committee on Gas,” Commissioner Stocker said. “Natural gas is vital in ensuring affordable, reliable energy for our state and nation.”

Through panel discussions and educational sessions, the committee promotes awareness and understanding of issues affecting the transportation, distribution and sale of natural gas.
Committee members work closely with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S. departments of Energy and Transportation.

“I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues across the country to share Nebraska’s perspective and help advance policies that strengthen our energy infrastructure and serve the public interest,” Commissioner Stocker said.