Gov. Jerry Brown voiced strong support for beleaguered California Public Utilities Commission President Michael Peevey on Friday, following the disclosure of emails indicating a cozy relationship with the utilities Peevey regulates.
“I know there’s been a lot of ink poured out on this topic, but I would say he’s a very effective leader, he gets things done” especially on promoting renewable energy, Brown said Friday of Peevey.
Brown went on to describe Peevey as “a strong force,” the likes of which hasn’t held the CPUC’s reins since John Bryson did so during Brown’s second term, from 1979 to 1982.