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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 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

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  • McDowell Rackner & Gibson advised Idaho Power Company as lead counsel in the administrative process regarding the company's application for a site certificate for the Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Project.

Strengths

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"MRG provided quality legal services on complex regulatory matters."

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Notable Practitioners

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Adam Lowney
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Adam Lowney is well equipped to advise clients on matters pertaining to energy law, providing them with advice on regulatory compliance and litigation.
"Adam Lowney provides excellent legal services on a consistent basis. He deeply understands our wishes as a client and represents our interests with confidence."
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Katherine A. McDowell
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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.
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Lisa Rackner
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Lisa Rackner regularly appears at the Oregon PUC and offers regulatory advice to natural gas and electric utilities.
"Lisa Rackner provides excellent legal services and is extraordinarily well regarded by regulators."
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Members

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Adam Lowney

Jocelyn Pease

Jordan Schoonover

Lisa Hardie

Lynne Dzubow

Skylar Sumner

Clients

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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

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Administrative Law

Energy Law

Environmental Law

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