The Senate this week confirmed the nominations of Ty Christy and Kim Pizzingrilli to serve on the Public Utility Commission.

"The PUC's decisions have a direct impact on the lives and household budgets of millions of Pennsylvanians, as well as the continued economic success of our state," said Gov. Rendell. "I know Commissioners Christy and Pizzingrilli will work to ensure the fair regulation of public utilities and other businesses that are governed by the commission."

Christy, of Renfrew, Butler County, has more than 20 years of professional experience in the energy industry and is vice president of Americas Power Partners/Armstrong Services in Butler. He also is a board member of the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority, a position to which he was appointed by Governor Rendell in 2004. He also serves as treasurer of the PEDA board.

Pizzingrilli was confirmed to serve a second term on the PUC. Pizzingrilli, a former Secretary of the Commonwealth, first joined the PUC in 2002. She is a native of Corry, Erie County.

6/29/2007