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Michael Champley
Michael Champley is a former member of the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, the state body charged with regulating the state's utility companies. He served in this role from 2011 until 2016. He was succeeded by Thomas Gorak.[1]
Biography
Prior to moving to Hawaii, Champley was a senior executive with DTE Energy. He served in various roles include Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Senior Vice President of Power Supply. Prior to his appointment to the HPUC, Champley was a senior energy consultant focused on clean energy resource integration in Hawaii.[2]
Education
- B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Dayton
- M.B.A., Indiana University
Political career
Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (2011-2016)
Champley served as a member of the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission from September 2011 until June 30, 2016.[2]
Appointments
2011
Champley was appointed as an interim member of the commission by Gov. Neil Abercrombie (D) on September 15, 2011. Abercrombie did not initially send the nomination to the state Senate, leading to rumors that he might replace Champley based on his energy views. However, in early February 2012, it was announced he would seek Champley's confirmation.[3]
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Governor of Hawaii, "GOVERNOR’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE: GOVERNOR APPOINTS THOMAS GORAK TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION," accessed July 2, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, "Champley Appointed PUC Commissioner," September 30, 2011
- ↑ Star Advisor, "Governor to move ahead with PUC nominee," February 10, 2012
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