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Sheppard attorneys have handled energy regulatory and project development matters in California for more than 35 years. The team is known for its work before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC), and California Independent System Operator (CAISO).This experience covers the regulation of electricity, natural gas, and water service, including the representation of electric public utilities and transmission-only utilities. Through its direct involvement in these complex and highly regulated industries, the team advises clients on the latest developments and helps them prepare for changes in an evolving regulatory landscape.
The team’s CEC experience includes obtaining certification for thermal power plants and approval for project modifications and transfers of ownership and assisting with RPS certification and verification requirements for renewable projects (including those with co-located or integrated storage). The team also represents clients in the CAISO interconnection process and stakeholder proceedings regarding changes to the CAISO’s tariff and business practice manuals.
We integrate our extensive CPUC, CEC, and CAISO expertise into representing clients in all types of power purchase and energy storage agreements. Our energy lawyers possess a unique combination of regulatory, technical, legal, and commercial knowledge that adds significant value in these transactions.
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Sheppard Mullin represent Golden State Water Company in multiple proceedings before the California Public Utilities Commission. The proceedings will establish the client’s rates and ability to expand its service footprint.
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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton perform well in answering questions very promptly, meeting our timelines, and making sure we are managing expectations. They're thorough, supportive in our needs and supportive on calls with counterparties.
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton perform well in answering questions very promptly, meeting our timelines, and making sure we are managing expectations. They're thorough, supportive in our needs and supportive on calls with counterparties.
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Joseph Karp is a CPUC expert and has a long history of representing clients before the agency in ratemaking and transactional mandates. He notably assists power generation and retail electricity providers, alongside public utilities.
Christine Kolosov is noted for her practice focused on regulatory matters before the CPUC. She also handles energy project development, sales and acquisitions, and financing.
Christine Kolosov is a trusted and dedicated adviser.
Thomas Solomon was always very in tune with our risks and how to mitigate those, so we got a great outcome in managing those risks and making sure the structures worked for the project.
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