Facing Trump coal and nuclear push, new energy panel chief swears off politics

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New Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Neil Chatterjee vowed Wednesday to protect the independent body from political influence as it considers how to handle the growing number of retirements of coal and nuclear plants.

“We should be separate and apart from any political influence on either side,” Chatterjee said. “I intend to do everything in my power.”

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