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Marion Gold
Marion Gold was a member of the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission. She was first appointed to the commission, effective June 2016, by Governor Gina Raimondo (D) for a six year term.
She was previously the Commissioner of the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources.[1]
Gold announced in February 2021 that she would not seek reappointment to the Public Utilities Commission and would retire on March 1, 2021.[2]
Biography
Before being appointed to serve on the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission, Gold was the commissioner of the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources. She had previously worked in the Department of Environmental Management and the RI Resource Recovery Corporation. In addition to her service in the public sector, Gold has also worked for the University of Rhode Island as the director of the Outreach Center.[1]
In addition to being a commissioner, Gold is an adjunct professor of environmental and resource economics.[1]
Education
- B.S., in natural resource science and policy, University of Michigan
- M.S., in environmental economics, Michigan State University
- Ph.D., in environmental sciences, University of Rhode Island[1]
Political career
Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (2016-present)
Gold was appointed to the commission by Gov. Gina Raimondo, effective June 2016, to replace former commissioner Paul Roberti, whose term had expired on March 1, 2015. Upon selecting Gold, Raimondo issued the following statement:
| “ | Under Marion’s leadership at the OER, Rhode Island has emerged as a national leader on innovative clean energy programs and green job growth. Marion has the deep experience and background to be an exceptional PUC commissioner.[3][4] | ” |
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission, "Meet the Commissioners," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ The Providence Journal, "Raimondo appoints former RI Senate majority leader Revens to PUC," February 6, 2021
- ↑ Providence Business News, "Raimondo nominates OER Commissioner Marion Gold to R.I. PUC," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by Paul Roberti |
Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission 2016-2021 |
Succeeded by John C. Revens |
