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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, Mullins, Richter & Hampton LLP represented Horizon West Transmission LLC in its application to the California Public Utilities Commission for a permit to construct the Estrella Substation, a 230 kV substation to be constructed in San Luis Obispo County.
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The Sheppard Mullin team is good at managing risks and difficult transactions.
The Sheppard Mullin team are very responsive and organized. They have deep expertise in the practice area.
The Sheppard Mullin team is good at managing risks and difficult transactions.
The Sheppard Mullin team are very responsive and organized. They have deep expertise in the practice area.
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Joe is a very smart lawyer with a lot of experience in the California energy regulatory market.
Joe is a great lawyer who is very knowledgeable, handles matters well, and is good with clients.
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's experience and expertise are very helpful to clients.
Tom is a super strong and very knowledgeable lawyer.
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