Eric Skrmetta
Coverage of Eric Skrmetta in the Nexus archive.
- Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta quietly takes new job with Trump administration
Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta has taken a new position with the Trump administration as principal deputy under secretary at the U.S. Department of Energy, appointed by President Donald Trump, while remaining in his state role until his term ends in December. An election to fill his upcoming vacancy on the Public Service Commission will be held in November.
- Environmental groups worry proposed rule could chill debate before Louisiana’s utility regulators
The Louisiana Public Service Commission is considering a rule requiring groups seeking to intervene in utility regulatory proceedings to disclose out-of-state funding sources. Environmental groups and some commissioners, including Davante Lewis, argue the rule could suppress debate, while proponents claim it aims to prevent foreign interference and ensure energy dominance. The proposal follows a report by The Pelican Institute alleging Louisiana-based advocacy groups receive out-of-state funds linked to anti-fossil fuel agendas.
- Environmental groups worry proposed rule before state utility regulators could chill debate on fossil fuels, data centers
The Louisiana Public Service Commission is considering a rule requiring groups to disclose out-of-state funding for interventions in utility regulatory proceedings, citing concerns about foreign interference and energy dominance. Critics, including Commissioner Davante Lewis, argue the rule could suppress debate on fossil fuels and data centers by limiting participation.