Utility Journal Names Editor-in-Chief

Michael T. Burr was named editor-in-chief of Public Utilities Fortnightly magazine and http://www.fortnightly.com/.

Burr, 40, has worked for PUR since 2001 as an independent contributor to the Fortnightly -- most recently as the magazine's editor-at-large -- penning articles on topics such as merchant generation and energy marketing strategy. He also has served as editor-at-large for InsideCounsel magazine (not affiliated with PUR), and has provided consulting services to various corporate and law-firm clients. As editor-in-chief, Burr will oversee Public Utilities Fortnightly's reporting staff; drive editorial strategy; and work with PUR officers to develop the company's media opportunities.

Burr succeeds Richard Stavros, executive editor, who left PUR to join Dominion Energy's business development and market analysis group, in Richmond, Va.

Website: http://www.fortnightly.com/