Utility Dive: McIntyre absent from FERC meeting as chief of staff controversy swirls

Sept. 21 — McIntyre was likely to face questions about FERC Chief of Staff Anthony Pugliese, who critics say should step down over political statements and emails he wrote lauding far-right politicians. The chairman has defended Pugliese and was joined Thursday by Mike McKenna, the former head of President Trump’s Department of Energy transition team.

— Utility Dive