2. Membership. The council consists of 17 members. Appointing authorities shall seek to ensure representation of all areas of the State. Members are appointed as follows:

A. Two members of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate, one of whom must be a member of the political party holding the largest number of seats in the Senate and one of whom must be a member of the political party holding the 2nd-largest number of seats in the Senate;

B. Two members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom must be a member of the political party holding the largest number of seats in the House and one of whom must be a member of the political party holding the 2nd-largest number of seats in the House;

C. The chair of the Public Utilities Commission or the chair's designee;

D. The Public Advocate or the Public Advocate's designee;

E. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection or the commissioner's designee;

F. One member representing the Governor's office, appointed by the Governor; and

G. Nine persons appointed by the Governor, including:

(1) One member from the University of Maine System who has expertise in energy issues;

(2) One member representing electricity generators with a capacity in excess of 100 megawatts;

(3) One member representing electricity generators that rely on renewable energy resources;

(4) One member representing competitive electricity providers;