Kevin McIntyre, sworn in as FERC chairman Thursday, immediately sought to delay the panel’s vote on the DOE's proposal for coal and nuclear price supports.

Richard Glick was sworn in at FERC, giving the commission four members as it awaits the arrival of its new chairman, Republican Kevin McIntyre.

The Senate confirmed Republican Kevin McIntyre and Democrat Richard Glick to FERC, giving the commission a full panel for the first time in two years.

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved FERC nominees Kevin McIntyre and Richard Glick, sending them to a full confirmation vote.

Kevin McIntyre brought little comfort to Republican senators seeking assurances that the commission would look into shoring up uneconomic coal plants.

The Senate confirmed Pennsylvania regulator Robert Powelson and GOP aide Neil Chatterjee to FERC, restoring the quorum the commission lost six months ago.

President Trump intends to nominate Richard Glick, general counsel for the Democrats on Senate ENR to replace FERC Commissioner Colette Honorable.