Steptoe LLP is active on complex regulatory, litigation and enforcement matters for electric companies confronting significant regulatory challenges and investigations. The firm represents many of the largest electric utility systems in the US, as well as regional transmission owners and utilities, and is deeply embedded in both traditional and renewable energy issues. Its core energy lawyers work seamlessly with antitrust, appellate, consumer and commercial litigation, and corporate/M&A teams, enabling an integrated approach to high-stakes disputes. The Washington DC- based team is spearheaded by Daniel Mullen who is highly regarded for defending clients in FERC and CFTC investigations and energy and commodities enforcement matters. Richard Roberts handles complex litigation and antitrust work for major industry players before FERC and appellate courts. William Keyser focuses on regulatory litigation involving US electricity and capacity markets. Shaun Boedicker advises on contentious matters before FERC and state and federal courts, while Karen Bruni brings deep expertise in electric and natural gas utility regulation before FERC.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Key clients

  • PJM Transmission Owners
  • Southeast Utilities
  • American Electric Power (AEP)/American Electric Power Service Corporation (AEPSC)
  • Dominion Energy
  • Duke Energy
  • Edison Electric Institute (EEI)
  • Evergy Inc.
  • Eversource Energy
  • Exelon
  • Florida Power & Light Co.
  • NorthWestern Energy
  • PSEG

Work highlights

Representing the PJM Transmission Owners in multiple regulatory proceedings concerning their entitlement to recover and fund the capital costs of network upgrades required to accommodate generator interconnections, addressing complex issues of cost allocation, infrastructure investment, and compliance within the PJM transmission system.
Representing Southern California Edison in a lead role for a coalition of California interests seeking refunds and damages arising from the 2000–2001 California Power Crisis.
Representing in a series of long-running complaints challenging the New England Transmission Owners’ return on equity, representing clients in proceedings spanning nearly fifteen years and involving complex regulatory and rate-setting issues before US energy authorities.
Practice head

Daniel Mullen

Other key lawyers

Richard Roberts; William Keyser; Shaun Boedicker; Karen Bruni; Michelle Castaline