Governor Congratulates McLean as Commissioner of Public Utilities Commission

AUGUSTA, Maine - Governor Paul R. LePage congratulated Friday Carlisle McLean, as Commissioner of the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC). The Maine State Senate unanimously approved McLean who will join current Commissioners David Littell and Mark Vannoy.

"I want to thank the Senate for its swift approval of Carlie, who over the past four years as a member of my senior staff earned the respect from legislators on both sides of the aisle," said Governor LePage. "She has been an invaluable asset and I have the utmost confidence she will continue to serve the citizens of the State of Maine with integrity and professionalism."

Today's endorsement from the Senate will allow McLean to fill a two-year term. Last week the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee unanimously approved McLean.

"I am honored to have been confirmed by the Maine Senate. I will strive to fulfill the public trust

Governor Nominates McLean to Maine Public Utilities Commission

AUGUSTA, Maine – Governor Paul R. LePage announced today that Carlisle McLean has been nominated as Commissioner of the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC). McLean, if approved, would join current Commissioners David Littell and Mark Vannoy.

Since 2013 Carlisle McLean has served as Chief Counsel and has previously served as General Counsel and Senior Natural Resources Policy Advisor in the Office of the Governor.

Prior to joining the Office of the Governor, McLean practiced law with Preti Flaherty law firm from 2005 to 2011 handling matters ranging from permitting and compliance of energy and development permits, to obtaining LURC rezoning and development permits, to handling negotiations and settlements at Superfund Sites throughout New England and nationally.

Previously, McLean worked with the Yale Center for Environmental Policy, Trustees for Alaska, the