$17 billion electric utility provider, Exelon Corporation, has named Kathleen Barron vice president of federal regulatory affairs and policy, effective July 12. Barron joins Exelon from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, where she served in roles of increasing responsibility, most recently as deputy general counsel.

As deputy general counsel for FERC, Barron provided legal advice to the Commission on all aspects of its responsibilities and represented the Commission before Congress, government agencies, and industry groups. Previously, Barron was FERC's associate general counsel for energy markets, where she led a group of about 90 lawyers on legal and policy matters related to electric power sales and transportation, electric system reliability, corporate regulation of public utilities, and natural gas and oil pipeline transportation.

In her new role, Barron will oversee Exelon's management of federal regulatory policies and strategies. She will be responsible for identifying and assessing key policy issues of interest to Exelon, crafting the company's position on such issues, and developing strategies for achieving Exelon's public policy objectives. In addition, Barron will foster dialogue with key government officials, national trade associations, and coalitions.