Energy Bar Association

During Lunch on Day 1 of the MYEF24, FERC Commissioner David Rosner was joined onstage in a conversation with PEC Co-Chairs Tory Lauterbach (Gibson Dunn) and Joseph (Joe) Fagan (Day Pitney LLP). Commissioner Rosner discussed his career path to his current role, and shared how being a former staffer gave him a clear, early perspective on how FERC functions.

MYEF24 Session "Rising Tide or Stormy Seas? – Where Energy and Water Meet" examined the complex legal and regulatory framework governing the inter-relationship between the responsible development of energy and sustainable water use in North America by focusing on the cross-border implications related to the Hydro-Quebec projects and the agreement in principle for a renegotiation of the Columbia River Valley Treaty between Canada and the US. Thank you to speakers Serge Abergel and Jeff Christian, and moderator Maeve C. Tibbetts!

Thank you to Steptoe LLP for returning as our Lanyard Sponsor for the Mid-Year Energy Forum!

Join EBA's In-House Counsel Coalition and the Energy Professionals Council for their upcoming virtual energizer on Friday, November 8. We’re diving into the fascinating world of AI and its growing role in natural gas pipelines and electric utilities. AI isn’t just causing a big, unexpected spike in the use of natural gas and electricity; it’s also changing the way pipelines and power lines operate and how we, as customers, interact with them. This rapid evolution brings up a lot of questions, like how we should build new assets, how scheduling needs to change, and the ethical issues around using AI. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/ebUMhFtK

We're hosting a small careers chat event with Chairman Phillips at FERC on 11/7 at 11:30! This is a great way to ask career advice from one of our sector's top leaders, who has been supportive of early career professionals, interns, and law students. Our event will be capped (with a waitlist) and is designed for Energy Bar Association's Young Lawyers Council members and law students. Please let me know if you run into issues with registration. https://lnkd.in/ek44SzRb

MYEF24 Session "Reports of the Natural Gas Industry’s Demise are Greatly Exaggerated" dug into how natural gas remains an important part of the nation’s energy mix. This engaging panel discussed the natural gas marketplace, including the competitive landscape, potential regulatory and policy changes and the current challenges associated with pipeline ratemaking and capacity issues. Thank you to panelists Julie Carey, Jessica Rogers, Christine Tezak and moderator Monique Watson for their efforts on this program!

MYEF24 General Session 1: "A NEW ERA? Judicial Review of FERC Orders After Landmark Supreme Court Decisions" covered three landmark administrative law decisions: Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, SEC v. Jarkesy, and Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. A panel of experienced appellate litigators discussed the possible effects of these decisions and the potential for past FERC orders and regulations to be challenged. Thank you to panelists Judge Kelsey Bagot, James Dawson, John Estes, Robert Solomon, and moderator Matthew Estes.

Mid-Year Energy Forum Opening Keynote speaker Jesse Noffsinger (Partner, McKinsey & Company) presented on data highlighting the economics of renewables, the dramatic shifts in power demand since COVID years, and the demands from global data centers.

Read a newly-published article from Young Lawyers Council author Jean-Luc Kreitner, "Considerations When Evaluating a Request for a Track I, Track II, or Track III Procedural Schedule." https://lnkd.in/dwcDYNw2 "Cases set for hearing before the Commission vary in size, scope, and complexity. Consequently, the Commission offers three distinct procedural tracks that are designed to accommodate the differing needs or circumstances of various cases. Understanding the nuances of these tracks—aptly named Track I, Track II, and Track III—is crucial for the participants involved in proceedings before the Commission."

Check out the latest EBA Authored Article, co-written by EBA FELJ Vice President David Martin Connelly and Gary E. Guy (Guy Gary). In this interview, The Honorable Willie Phillips, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, discusses his varying roles in the legal profession and energy regulatory field, how energy law suited his skillset, and different experiences between being a state regulator and federal regulator. 'As to FERC personnel, he had much praise. “We continue to be one of the best places to work in government. In the past two years, I have been Chairman, we’ve continued that tradition. I am very proud of that. I think the culture here is fantastic,” he told us, adding, “The staff is worldclass.”' https://lnkd.in/eB-tbvvd