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Robert Loughney

Robert Loughney

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Bob has specialized in Energy Law for more than 35 years. He regularly appears on behalf of clients before the State of New York Public Service Commission, the New York Independent System Operator, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. He is well-versed with respect to deregulated energy markets and represents clients in administrative proceedings addressing energy rates and policies, and advises them on energy transactions, renewable power development, tariff interpretation, energy contract claims, and utility billing disputes.

Bob speaks regularly as an expert on energy-related issues at national and New York State conferences. His clients include The City of New York, numerous large commercial and industrial energy consumers located in New York City and throughout the State, and combined heat and power and renewable developers.

Professional Memberships

Albany County Bar Association

New York State Bar Association

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market - New York

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Band 1

Individual Editorial
Robert Loughney is a well-regarded figure in the market, who advises clients on a plethora of transactional and regulatory energy matters including rate and tariff cases. He regularly appears before the PSC and NYISO.

Strengths

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  • Robert stands out for having a real depth of knowledge in the subject matter. He has done energy work in New York for a long time, he knows the players and the issues. I find him to be highly practical in his approach.

    Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric MarketChambers Guide to the USA
  • Robert Loughney possesses great knowledge, polished interpersonal skills, and he gets things done.

    Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric MarketChambers Guide to the USA

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New York: Upstate

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