ALBANY, New York — Gov. Kathy Hochul is turning to a key energy voice from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration as she grapples with rising energy costs.
Hochul on Wednesday officially appointed Audrey Zibelman, former Public Service Commission chair, to head up the board of NYSERDA. Zibelman was confirmed as a member of the board by the state Senate in the waning hours of session in June and thus did not have to appear before any committees as nominees for the top role typically do.
“Audrey’s familiarity with New York’s energy system, its policies, and her previous contributions as chair of the New York State Public Service Commission, make her the ideal person to provide the guidance we need to continue to pursue an all-of-the-above energy approach that serves all New Yorkers,” Hochul said in a statement.
Why it matters: Zibelman returns to New York’s energy world at a pivotal moment as Hochul seeks to navigate the state’s climate ambitions, affordability concerns and rising energy demand.
