New Energy Regulator Gets Tie-Breaking Vote on Grid’s Future (1)

Willie Phillips, confirmed Tuesday night to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, is poised to be the tie-breaking vote on two proceedings that will shape the future of the U.S. power grid, electric markets and the clean energy rollout.

He could vote on a market pricing rule benefiting nuclear and renewable generators that took effect in PJM Interconnection, the country’s largest regional grid operator managing the flow of power to 65 million people in the eastern states.

And he’s expected to weigh in on a proposed new wholesale market created by a group of large electric utilities in the Southeast, including ...