Gov. Walker: Statement on resignation of PSC Commissioner Lauren Azar

Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303

Madison – Today Governor Scott Walker issued the following statement on the resignation of Public Service Commission Commissioner Lauren Azar. Commissioner Azar is leaving the PSC to work as a Senior Advisor to Secretary Steven Chu at the United States Department of Energy.

“The state of Wisconsin appreciates Commissioner Azar’s continued commitment to public service,” said Governor Scott Walker. “She worked diligently on important energy issues in the state and will bring that same level of expertise to the United States Department of Energy.”