Tariffs, Utility Rates

Energy Law: Month in Review - June 2024

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 7/3/2024

Welcome to Dorsey’s Energy Law: Month in Review. We provide this update to our clients to identify significant developments in the previous month. ...more

The Ninth Circuit Affirms that California QF Contracts Do Not Comply with PURPA

King & Spalding on 8/16/2019

On July 29, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued its decision in Winding Creek Solar LLC v. Peterman et al, Case Nos. 17-17531, 17-17532 (9th Cir. July 29, 2019), which affirmed the judgment...more

Dominion’s Proposed Renewable Energy Tariffs are Denied by Virginia State Corporation Commission

Williams Mullen on 5/16/2018

On May 7, 2018, the Virginia State Corporation Commission (the “Commission”) issued a Final Order (the “Order”) denying the request of Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion”) for approval of six renewable energy...more

Department of Energy Proposes Major Changes to Wholesale Power Market Rules

Hogan Lovells on 10/3/2017

During his confirmation hearing to be Secretary of Energy, Rick Perry repeatedly expressed support for an “all of the above” approach to energy development and use. On Friday, September 29, he initiated one of the first...more

CPUC Set to Tackle Net Metering Debate with New Distributed Generation Tariff

Stoel Rives LLP on 10/8/2015

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) could soon make big changes to how rooftop solar installations function in the state. Under Assembly Bill 327, enacted in 2013, the CPUC has until December 31, 2015 to...more

Solar Power Fights Heat Up

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on 9/15/2015

The clash between residential solar companies and utilities continues to heat up in courts and public utility commissions. As solar technology continues to improve, more households are installing rooftop solar systems. ...more