We are routinely at the forefront of major regulatory and legal issues facing the electric industry. Representative samples of our work includes: Litigation under Federal Power Act Sections 203, 205, 206, and 309 Rates, terms, and conditions of wholesale and retail service RTO/ISO stakeholder processes and market rules FERC rulemaking…
Clients rely on Duncan & Allen LLP’s expertise to advise them on a broad range of environmental issues, including: EPA rulemaking, comments, and policy proceedings Strategic analysis and compliance strategies regarding CWA, CAA, RCRA, CERCLA & NEPA Permitting Litigation under both federal and state statutes or agency rules Guidance regarding…
Our clients consistently call on us to provide strategic advice and counsel regarding matters involving natural gas and oil pipelines, including: Litigation under Natural Gas Act Sections 4, 5, and 7 Rates, terms, and conditions of wholesale and retail service FERC rulemaking and policy proceedings Appeals of agency orders Resource…
Duncan & Allen LLP’s attorneys have extensive experience assisting municipalities, state consumer advocates, and other governmental agencies regarding: FCC proceedings involving licensing, rulemakings, and compliance Appeals of FCC orders Federal regulatory preemption Pole attachments Municipal ownership of telecommunications networks Cable television franchises and regulation Cellular tower zoning decisions Leases and…
Duncan & Allen LLP is a Washington, D.C.-based law firm focused on representing the needs of consumer owned utilities, consumer advocates, and regulatory agencies. For over fifty years we have advocated for the consumer interest on behalf of our clients nationwide.
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Learn MoreNatalie Karas spoke at the American Public Power Association’s Legal and Regulatory Conference on October 21, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. Natalie’s provided insight into the Supreme Court’s ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and its implications for courts, agencies, Congress, and regulated entities. Natalie’s presentation can be accessed here https://duncanallen-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/p/jtg/EQ-0MxZI5JhBvs_hNCUl9mYBInuE0uKdYmshp83oYIQnBA?e=tF8dg3. For more information on […]
On November 12, 2024, Jason Gray gave a presentation at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates. Mr. Gray highlighted areas where FERC’s continuing inaction has had a substantial, adverse impact on customers. These areas include: (1) the Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in Docket No. RM20-10 regarding reforms to […]
Jason Gray was invited to speak at the Mid-Year Meeting of the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates on June 10, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Mr. Gray’s presentation focused on recent developments at FERC, including new rules or proposed policy changes to regulations governing regional transmission planning, FERC’s backstop siting authority, generator interconnections, and […]
Ashley specializes in representing consumer-owned utilities in proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), as well as in federal and state courts and before state utility…
John has over 32 years of experience representing municipalities, consumer-owned utilities, and other consumer interests in a variety of forums, including proceedings before the Federal Energy…
Colette has over 30 years of experience specializing in energy law, with a focus on the regulation of natural gas services. Her career began at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), where…
Jason focuses his practice on energy law and the regulation of public utilities, providing comprehensive representation and counsel to clients in matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory…
Jon has been a key member of Duncan & Allen’s energy law practice since 1997, focusing on energy regulatory, strategic planning, and transactional matters. His work has recently emphasized…
Natalie focuses her practice on representing consumer-owned utilities, environmental groups, and state commissions in matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), federal courts,…
Diedre brings extensive experience in energy, regulatory, and municipal law to Duncan & Allen. Before joining the firm, she was Of Counsel with Burke & Foskett and a partner in the Energy and…
Walter brings over 30 years of experience in energy law, corporate transactions, and securities law to Duncan & Allen. Before joining the firm, he co-founded Burke & Foskett in 1996…