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ArentFox Schiff

Counterintuitive Questions Raised by Recent DOE Electric Emergency Orders

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“Energy security,” the principle that when you flip a light switch the lights will turn on, is something that most Americans take for granted. But the mechanics behind it incorporate both century-old transmission towers and...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Petitioners Seek FERC Clarification Regarding Jurisdiction Over Proposed Storage-Based Transmission Project Between Puerto Rico...

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On February 10, 2025, Pluvia LLC (“Pluvia”) filed a petition for a declaratory order, asking FERC to clarify its jurisdiction to issue a preliminary permit for the construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission...more

Shutts & Bowen LLP

The Impact of Recent Privatization of Power Generation in Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico has struggled to maintain sustainable electric power generation for the residents of the island, and its power grid was unable to withstand Hurricane Fiona in September 2022, triggering an island-wide blackout....more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

FEMA's Award of Billions in Aid to Puerto Rico Could be the Beginning of an Infrastructure and Manufacturing Expansion

The White House announced an $11.6 billion aid package to Puerto Rico on Sept. 18 to aid it in its recovery from Hurricane Maria, which devastated the island and its infrastructure in September 2017. The funds will be granted...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

June 2018 Washington Update

Congress - House Hearing on Challenges Facing Our Electrical Grid - On May 10, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing to discuss the state of the country’s electric transmission...more

Orrick - Finance 20/20

Update on Puerto Rico

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Supreme Court to Determine Constitutionality of DERA By order dated December 4, 2015, the US Supreme Court has agreed to consider the appeal by the Commonwealth and the Government Development Bank regarding the...more

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