Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)

Haynes Boone’s prowess in the electric power sector comes from decades of experience advising clients around the world. Our firm is on the cutting edge of trends affecting the energy industry, from traditional fossil-fired power generation (coal, gas & nuclear) to renewable power (wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric & biomass).

Our lawyers have experience in every aspect of power generation, transmission, and wholesale & retail sales. We represent clients globally by advising and assisting with regulatory approvals, compliance, development & financing of power projects, purchases & sales of power, M&A, tax advice, ESG-related metrics and renewable energy credits.

We have broad experience with regulation involving the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, MISO, PJM, CAISO, Southwest Power Pool and Western Electricity Coordinating Council. We represent clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Regional Transmission Organizations & Independent System Operators. Our lawyers understand the regulatory risks and opportunities that form the framework for commercial power markets & that impact transmission siting, rate recovery, service by load-serving entities, and risks to end users.

Our clients include power generators, power marketers, electric cooperatives, municipalities, financial institutions, project developers, transmission & distribution utilities, retail providers, and large industrial & commercial customers.