LANSING – The Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (Michigan EIBC) today issued the following statement regarding Governor Whitmer’s announcement that Tremaine Phillips will serve as the newest Commissioner on the Michigan Public Service Commission.

“We applaud Governor Whitmer’s appointment of Tremaine Phillips as a Commissioner on the Michigan Public Service Commission,” said Dr. Laura Sherman, President of Michigan EIBC. “Tremaine is an attorney with strong expertise in advanced energy issues, including how energy decisions influence economic development and job creation. His experience working with diverse business interests and stakeholders across the energy sector will serve him well as he weighs important decisions at the Commission.  We look forward to working with him in his new role.”