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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

K&L Gates is active within the FERC regulatory context for power clients as well as offering representation before state commissions and federal courts. It is frequently seen in transmission cost allocation, interconnection agreements and NERC reliability matters.

Work Highlights

  • K&L Gates served as co-counsel to the PJM Transmission Owners in a series of challenges to PJM’s transmission cost allocation methodology for several large-scale projects in Northern New Jersey.

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Notable Practitioners

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David L Wochner
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David L Wochner
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David Wochner is well thought of for his practice relating to LNG. He can be often found in front of FERC handling significant project authorization matters and in front of the Department of Energy in respect of natural gas export matters.
Donald Kaplan
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Donald Kaplan
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Donald Kaplan's regulatory expertise is frequently sought after by transmission owners and other industry clients, particularly concerning costs and rate calculations.
Kimberly Frank
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Kimberly Frank
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Kimberly Frank's practice sees her represent electric cooperatives and other power companies at FERC. Her expertise includes compliance issues and rate cases.

She possesses a deep understanding of the complicated, detailed workings of FERC-regulated regional wholesale markets, but always keeps in mind the bigger picture.

She is top-notch at strategy and in considering the long-term impact of all issues.

Kimberly is a thoughtful subject matter expert. Her analysis is not only legally rigorous but also strategically insightful.

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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

Donald Kaplan
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Donald Kaplan
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Kimberly Frank
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Kimberly Frank
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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

David L Wochner
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David L Wochner
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