What's
New
Energy
Association Names Terry Fitzpatrick
New President & CEO
Jan 1,
2010 ... The
Energy Association of Pennsylvania (EAP) has named
Terrance “Terry” Fitzpatrick, its new president
and chief executive officer.
In this role, Fitzpatrick will be responsible
for representing the interests of
Pennsylvania
’s PUC-regulated electric and natural gas
distribution companies.
Fitzpatrick
comes to EAP from the Electric Power Generation
Association (EPGA), where he served as General
Counsel.
Prior to his work at EPGA, Fitzpatrick served
for eight years on the Pennsylvania Public Utility
Commission (PA PUC), where he held the position of
Chairman from 2003-2004.
Fitzpatrick’s career in
Harrisburg
spans close to three decades and includes public and
private sector experience in the areas of energy,
public utility and environmental regulation.
“This
is an important time within the energy industry,”
said Carl Carlotti, senior vice president of National
Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation and President of the
EAP’s Board of Directors.
“Terry’s understanding of the industry,
experience with the political and regulatory
environments in
Harrisburg
, and proven leadership make him an asset to EAP and
natural fit for this position.”
Fitzpatrick
served as Counsel to the Pennsylvania Senate’s
Environmental Resources and Energy Committee from 1995
to 1997.
As a committee staff member, he participated in
negotiating and drafting
Pennsylvania
’s electricity competition law.
Fitzpatrick
said, “Having been involved in energy and utility
issues for many years, I look forward to using my
experience and abilities to meet the tough challenges
facing the industry.”
The
selection of the president and chief executive officer
was made by the EAP Board of Directors, based on the
recommendation of a selection committee that included
five members of the Board.
Fitzpatrick will assume his new role at EAP on
January 1, 2010
.
He replaces the current President and CEO,
J.
Michael Love
, who announced his retirement this fall.
EAPA
Exhibit Cautions Public on Working Near
Electric or Gas Lines at PA One Call Safety Event
June
8, 2009 ... The Energy Association of Pennsylvania is
participating in the Pennsylvania One Call System’s PA Safety Day
on June 18 at the Harrisburg Area Community
College, Shumaker Public Safety Center (Gate entrance
#5), Industrial Drive, in Harrisburg.
EAPA's
Debra Kitner at the EAPA Display in Kimberton
With
the onset of warm weather and Pennsylvanians taking on
those outdoor projects, the EAPA’s display will
focus on the precautions that should be taken when
operating near utility facilities.
What to do before beginning any digging or
excavation project, as well as the importance of
making sure there is adequate space from overhead
power lines – information on OSHA’s “
Ten Foot Circle
of Safety” - will be featured.
EAPA,
on behalf of its statewide electric and natural gas
member companies, will be featuring a safety display
at this event. Safety
is of paramount importance to the Energy Association
and its member companies.
“
Pennsylvania
’s energy utilities want to educate the public on
what they can do to be more safe.
Before you begin to dig anywhere, you should
check with PA One Call by calling
8-1-1
, otherwise you are making a potentially life and
death decision,” says J.
Michael Love
, EAPA's President and CEO.
“We
congratulate our members for their continuing
commitment to improve safety for their customers and
in the workplace.
For well over a decade, the Association and our
predecessor organizations have been recognizing
companies for their efforts in safety through the
EAPA’s annual Safety Award program.”
-
Please
CLICK
HERE for information on the EAPA's
Safety Award program along with this year's
winners.
-
CLICK
HERE to view PA
One Call's 2009 "Safety Day" event
calendar along with dates, locations, and
registration information.
2009
Safety Award Winners Announced!
April
30, 2009 … Safety is of paramount importance to the
Energy Association and its member companies.
EAPA and members of the Association's Accident
Prevention Commission wish to congratulate this year's
safety award winners!
CLICK
HERE to view this year's winners!
