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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 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 served as lead litigation counsel before the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission for PacifiCorp’s 2023 rate case filing.

Strengths

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McDowell Rackner & Gibson is very responsive and is always willing to work to our timelines to get the job done.

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McDowell Rackner & Gibson is well connected and well regarded.

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McDowell Rackner & Gibson keeps abreast of all energy issues in the region as well as processes and outcomes to inform clients and alleviate problems before they arise.

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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.

He has very good writing and research skills.

Adam is very knowledgeable in his field and he communicates his knowledge in a way that is easy for non-lawyers to understand.

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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 McDowell has a deep know-how and is a strategic thinker.

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Lisa Rackner
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Lisa Rackner regularly appears at the Oregon Public Utility Commission and offers regulatory advice to natural gas and electricity utilities.

Lisa Rackner is somebody that companies trust.

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Katherine A. McDowell
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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

Industries

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Administrative Law

Energy Law

Environmental Law

Telecommunications Law