NW Natural Holdings Names Megan H. Berge Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
NW Natural Holdings (NYSE:NWN) has appointed Megan H. Berge as deputy general counsel and corporate secretary, effective March 3. Berge joins from Baker Botts law firm, where she was a partner specializing in environmental law and civil litigation. She brings extensive experience in rulemaking and advocacy work related to federal and state environmental law, including advocacy for water providers on permitting and regulations.
The company, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, serves nearly one million customers across six states through its subsidiaries: NW Natural Gas Company, SiEnergy Operating, NW Natural Water Company, and NW Natural Renewables Holdings. NW Natural provides gas service to about 2 million people through 800,000 meters in Oregon and Southwest Washington, while SiEnergy serves approximately 70,000 customers in Texas metropolitan areas. NW Natural Water serves over 189,000 people through 76,100 meters across multiple states.
NW Natural Holdings (NYSE:NWN) ha nominato Megan H. Berge come vice consigliere generale e segretario aziendale, a partire dal 3 marzo. Berge proviene dallo studio legale Baker Botts, dove era partner specializzata in diritto ambientale e contenzioso civile. Porta con sé un'ampia esperienza nella creazione di regolamenti e nel lavoro di advocacy relativo alla legislazione ambientale federale e statale, compresa l'advocacy per i fornitori d'acqua riguardo ai permessi e alle normative.
L'azienda, con sede a Portland, Oregon, serve quasi un milione di clienti in sei stati attraverso le sue filiali: NW Natural Gas Company, SiEnergy Operating, NW Natural Water Company e NW Natural Renewables Holdings. NW Natural fornisce servizio di gas a circa 2 milioni di persone tramite 800.000 contatori in Oregon e nel sud-ovest dello stato di Washington, mentre SiEnergy serve circa 70.000 clienti nelle aree metropolitane del Texas. NW Natural Water serve oltre 189.000 persone tramite 76.100 contatori in più stati.
NW Natural Holdings (NYSE:NWN) ha designado a Megan H. Berge como consejera general adjunta y secretaria corporativa, con efecto a partir del 3 de marzo. Berge proviene del bufete de abogados Baker Botts, donde era socia especializada en derecho ambiental y litigios civiles. Aporta una amplia experiencia en la elaboración de normas y en trabajo de defensa relacionado con la legislación ambiental federal y estatal, incluyendo la defensa de los proveedores de agua en permisos y regulaciones.
La empresa, con sede en Portland, Oregón, sirve a casi un millón de clientes en seis estados a través de sus filiales: NW Natural Gas Company, SiEnergy Operating, NW Natural Water Company y NW Natural Renewables Holdings. NW Natural proporciona servicio de gas a aproximadamente 2 millones de personas a través de 800,000 medidores en Oregón y el suroeste de Washington, mientras que SiEnergy atiende a aproximadamente 70,000 clientes en áreas metropolitanas de Texas. NW Natural Water sirve a más de 189,000 personas a través de 76,100 medidores en varios estados.
NW Natural Holdings (NYSE:NWN)는 Megan H. Berge를 부총괄변호사 겸 기업 비서로 임명하였으며, 이는 3월 3일부터 효력이 발효됩니다. Berge는 Baker Botts 법률 회사에서 파트너로 재직하였으며, 환경법과 민사소송을 전문으로 하고 있습니다. 그녀는 연방 및 주 정부의 환경법과 관련된 규칙 제정 및 옹호 작업에서 폭넓은 경험을 제공합니다. 특히, 수자원 공급자를 위한 허가 및 규제에 대한 옹호를 통해 전문성을 발휘합니다.
본사는 오리건주 포틀랜드에 있는 이 회사는 NW Natural Gas Company, SiEnergy Operating, NW Natural Water Company, NW Natural Renewables Holdings 등 자회사를 통해 6개 주에서 거의 100만 고객에게 서비스를 제공합니다. NW Natural은 오리건주 및 워싱턴주 남서부의 800,000개 미터를 통해 약 200만 명에게 가스를 제공하고 있으며, SiEnergy는 텍사스 대도시 지역에서 약 70,000명의 고객에게 서비스를 제공합니다. NW Natural Water는 여러 주에서 76,100개의 미터를 통해 189,000명 이상에게 서비스를 제공합니다.
NW Natural Holdings (NYSE:NWN) a nommé Megan H. Berge au poste de conseiller général adjoint et de secrétaire d'entreprise, à compter du 3 mars. Berge vient du cabinet d'avocats Baker Botts, où elle était associée spécialisée en droit de l'environnement et en contentieux civil. Elle apporte une grande expérience dans l'élaboration de règles et le travail de plaidoyer lié aux lois environnementales fédérales et étatiques, y compris la défense des fournisseurs d'eau concernant les autorisations et régulations.
L'entreprise, dont le siège est à Portland, dans l'Oregon, dessert près d'un million de clients dans six États à travers ses filiales : NW Natural Gas Company, SiEnergy Operating, NW Natural Water Company et NW Natural Renewables Holdings. NW Natural fournit des services de gaz à environ 2 millions de personnes via 800 000 compteurs en Oregon et dans le sud-ouest de Washington, tandis que SiEnergy sert environ 70 000 clients dans les zones métropolitaines du Texas. NW Natural Water sert plus de 189 000 personnes via 76 100 compteurs dans plusieurs États.
NW Natural Holdings (NYSE:NWN) hat Megan H. Berge zur stellvertretenden General Counsel und Unternehmenssekretärin ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 3. März. Berge kommt von der Kanzlei Baker Botts, wo sie als Partnerin mit den Schwerpunkten Umweltrecht und Zivilrecht tätig war. Sie bringt umfassende Erfahrung in der Regelsetzung und in der Interessenvertretung im Zusammenhang mit dem Bundes- und Landesumweltrecht mit, einschließlich der Interessenvertretung für Wasserversorger hinsichtlich Genehmigungen und Vorschriften.
Das Unternehmen hat seinen Hauptsitz in Portland, Oregon, und bedient über seine Tochtergesellschaften nahezu eine Million Kunden in sechs Bundesstaaten: NW Natural Gas Company, SiEnergy Operating, NW Natural Water Company und NW Natural Renewables Holdings. NW Natural bietet Gasdienstleistungen für etwa 2 Millionen Menschen über 800.000 Zähler in Oregon und im Südwesten von Washington an, während SiEnergy rund 70.000 Kunden in den Metropolen Texass bedient. NW Natural Water versorgt über 189.000 Menschen über 76.100 Zähler in mehreren Bundesstaaten.
- Company maintains a modern pipeline system with 21.6 Bcf of underground gas storage capacity
- Strong customer satisfaction scores from J.D. Power & Associates
- Recognized by Ethisphere as one of World's Most Ethical Companies for three consecutive years
- Significant market presence serving nearly one million customers across six states
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Megan H. Berge, NW Natural Holdings (Photo: Business Wire)
Berge comes to NW Natural Holdings from the international law firm Baker Botts, where she was a partner. Her practice included extensive rulemaking and advocacy work related to federal and state environmental law and civil litigation.
“We are thrilled to welcome Megan to our team,” said NW Natural Holdings President, Justin Palfreyman. “She is highly respected throughout the energy sector and is recognized as one of the leading environmental and energy lawyers in the country. Megan has also advocated for water providers on permitting flexibilities and emerging regulations. She has successfully led first-of-its-kind legal outcomes and collaborations, making her the right kind of leader to help us navigate a dynamic time in the utility industry.”
“I am excited to join NW Natural and its amazing culture,” said Berge. “The chance to help support the company’s growth while honoring and building on its outstanding reputation for serving customers and communities is a special opportunity.”
Berge has been nationally recognized by Chambers and Partners for climate law, as one of 500 Leading
About NW Natural Holdings
Northwest Natural Holding Company, (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), is headquartered in
NW Natural Holdings provides critical energy and delivers essential water and wastewater services to nearly one million customers across six states. We have a longstanding commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and the energy transition, and taking care of our employees and communities. NW Natural Holdings was recognized by Ethisphere® for three years running as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®. NW Natural consistently leads the industry with high J.D. Power & Associates customer satisfaction scores. Learn more in our latest Community and Sustainability Report.
NW Natural is a local distribution company that currently provides natural gas service to approximately 2 million people in more than 140 communities through more than 800,000 meters in
SiEnergy is one of the fastest growing natural gas distribution utilities in the nation serving approximately 70,000 customers in the greater metropolitan areas of
NW Natural Water provides water distribution and wastewater services to communities throughout the Pacific Northwest,
NW Natural Renewables is committed to leading in the energy transition by providing renewable fuels to support decarbonization in the utility, commercial, industrial and transportation sectors. Learn more about our renewable business.
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