Governor Gretchen Whitmer today appointed Tonya M. Swenor to the UP Energy Task Force.
Swenor, of Marquette, is the energy assistance program manager for Superior Watershed Partnership. In her role, she manages the program that assists low-income families with energy bills and with household energy efficiency programs. Ms. Swenor is appointed to succeed Emily Leach, who has resigned, for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
The UP Energy Task Force was established by Executive Order No. 2019-14 and is charged with addressing the significant energy challenges that UP residents are facing. The Task Force will look for alternative, long-term solutions to rein in UP energy rates in regions facing the highest costs and identify alternatives to meeting the UP’s current propane supply needs.
This appointment is not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
