A prominent state official has been tapped to head a national task force regarding the expansion of natural gas service to rural areas around the country.
Public Service Commission Chairman Brandon Presley will serve as co-chair of the National Association of Regulatory Utilities Commission (NAUC), appointed by NARUC President Robert F. Powelson of Pennsylvania.
Presley will work to craft policies and incentives at the state level to attract infrastructure to rural areas. Many rural communities across the country lack access to natural gas service. The aim of the task force will be to analyze the potential demand for the service extension and expansion of service infrastructure in these areas lacking affordable natural gas.
“I have seen first-hand how expanding natural gas service can reduce the cost of living from Mississippians,” Presley said. “It is an honor to help lead this effort to look at ways to grow America’s energy infrastructure and make our nation more energy independent. I thank NARUC President Powelson for this honor.”