The Electric Power Industry and the Year 2000 Challenge: A Legal Perspective
Dean A. Morehous of Thelen LLP
This article discusses the Y2K legal challenges fac4ed by the electric power industry.
California Supreme Court Hears Argument on SCE/CPUC Settlement
Steven F. Greenwald of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
On May 27, 2003, the California Supreme Court heard oral argument from Southern California Edison Company (SCE), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and The Utility Reform Network (TURN) on three issues that the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has certified for its review.
California to Unify Energy Policy and Planning to Ward Off Future Energy Crisis
Allison A. Davis of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
In two different forums, California government entities continue to implement changes reacting to the California energy crisis of 2000 and 2001. Each of these initiatives is aimed at unifying energy policy and planning in California. On May 8, the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) became the last of three California energy agencies to approve an "Energy Action Plan."
Virginia Public Utility Law
Michael J. Quinan of Woods Rogers PLC
When the history of public utility regulation in Virginia is written, the 1998 session will be but a footnote to.
FERC Sets New Conditions for Approval of Utility Debt Issues
William J. Harmon of Jones Day
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") must approve the issuance of securities by some utilities subject to its jurisdiction. In an order dated February 20, 2003, FERC imposed stringent new conditions on these debt issues, which it said will be applicable to all future cases.
Securitization--in Depth: State Legislation and Legislative Process
Richard J. Wasserman of Day Pitney LLP
Introduction Overview Often as part of a comprehensive electric industry restructuring framework, state enab.
Virginia Public Utility Regulation
Michael J. Quinan of Woods Rogers PLC
Restructuring of the electric utility industry continues to be a topic given to much discussion but little action. The joint legislative study established in 1996 for the purpose of examining state and federal developments relating to retail competition in the electricity market (1996 SJR 118) has been extended through 1997.
What to Know When Taking Equity Investments from Electric Utilities
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Technology Companies Considering Equity Investments from Electric Utilities Should Be Aware of FERC Policies Concer.
CPUC Decisions to Be Subject to Full Judicial Review
Morrison & Foerster LLP
This report discusses that for the first time in its 80-year history, the California Public Utilities Commission will have its decisions subject to appellate court review.
What's Happening in California
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
In two different forums, California government entities continue to implement changes reacting to the California energy crisis of 2000 and 2001. Each of these initiatives is aimed at unifying energy policy and planning in California.