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Provided by McDowell Rackner & Gibson PC

We advise our energy clients on a broad range of fuel supply, rate design, and resource development matters.  We are involved in complex transactions, such as the development of wind, natural gas, coal, and hydropower generation projects, as well as the siting, permitting, development, and management of transmission lines in the West and Alaska. MRG's attorneys also have a wealth of energy sector experience regarding utility operations and resource development that can prove invaluable to clients seeking to develop renewable energy projects in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Some of our recent work includes: 
  • Assisted in drafting and implementing state law governing removal of hydro project.
  • Represented Idaho Power Company in Rate Cases before the Public Utility Commission of Oregon.
  • Represented T-Mobile in successful request for designation as Eligible Telecommunications Carrier.
  • Represented clients at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in matters involving the Northwester Power Act.
  • Advised utilities on rate matters, including general rate cases and annual power cost updates, in Oregon, Utah, and Washington.​
  • Advised telecommunications companies on matters related to eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) designation by the Public Utility Commission of Oregon.

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What the Team is Known For

McDowell Rackner & Gibson PC is an accomplished energy boutique with significant experience acting before regulatory commissions and advising clients on resource development. The firm counts a number of major energy companies among its clients.

Work Highlights

  • McDowell Rackner & Gibson PC advised Idaho Power Company on a site certification application for a transmission line valued at USD1 billion.

Strengths

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McDowell Rackner & Gibson has a depth of expertise in utility regulation that sets them apart from any other legal entity I have worked with.

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McDowell Rackner & Gibson anticipates issues before they arise and consistently provides strategic guidance rather than reactive advice, which has been especially valuable in complex and high‑stakes proceedings.

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Notable Practitioners

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Adam Lowney
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Adam Lowney
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Adam Lowney is well equipped to advise clients on matters pertaining to energy law and provide them with advice on regulatory compliance and litigation.

With Adam Lowney you always know you are going to get great advice and a great work product. He is a joy to work with.

Adam is extremely attentive and his calm demeanor makes him highly effective in a very contentious field.

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Katherine A. McDowell
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Katherine McDowell offers impressive experience in the representation of energy and utility companies in regulatory matters before state commissions.

Katherine is dedicated to providing a quality service.

Katherine is a talented attorney who provides sophisticated legal advice and strong written work product.

Katherine McDowell provides great strategic advice. I always feel confident with her preparedness

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Jocelyn Pease
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Jocelyn Pease is noted for her experience representing utilities in front of a number of state commissions.

I feel comfortable and confident with what to expect when I see that Jocelyn is involved on a matter.

Jocelyn is an extremely effective advocate for her clients, possessing the breadth and depth of knowledge that makes McDowell Rackner & Gibson so unique.

Jocelyn is highly trusted to take on complex issues and consistently demonstrates a strong understanding of both the legal considerations and the business impacts of her work.

Jocelyn Pease is a talented attorney who provides sophisticated legal advice and strong written work product.

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Jordan Schoonover
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Jordan Schoonover is recognized for her work as a litigator representing utilities before the Oregon Public Utility Commission.

Jordan Schoonover is very strong - she is thorough, dedicated, a great communicator, very reliable and dedicated.

Jordan is a talented attorney who provides sophisticated legal advice.

Jordan is very responsive and has great vision and attention to detail.

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Katherine A. McDowell
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Jocelyn Pease
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Jordan Schoonover
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Members

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Adam Lowney

Jocelyn Pease

Jordan Schoonover

Lisa Hardie

Lynne Dzubow

Skylar Sumner

Clients

Provided by McDowell Rackner & Gibson PC

Cascade Natural Gas

Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc.

Guam Power Authority

Idaho Power

NW Natural

PacifiCorp

Portland General Electric

Southeast Alaska Power Agency

T-Mobile

Western Power Pool

Industries

Provided by McDowell Rackner & Gibson PC

Administrative Law

Energy Law

Environmental Law

Telecommunications Law