Public Utility Regulation
ES&H attorneys have represented numerous clients for more than 20 years with regard to the regulation of electric and gas utilities. At the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the California Public Utilities Commission and other agencies, the firm represents clients regarding all aspects of public utility regulation, including participation in rate proceedings, rulemakings, complaints, investigations and other agency proceedings. The firm is among the leading firms in California regarding issues of renewable energy and independent power, having represented independent energy firms regarding qualifying facilities contracts and utility compliance with PURPA, FERC regulation including Electric Wholesale Generator status and market-based rate authority, utility power procurement and resource planning, asset divestiture, operation and maintenance standards, market restructuring and a variety of other issues. In addition, ES&H represents clients on natural gas issues, including natural gas ratemaking, interconnection, transportation, storage and supply reliability.
