Chimera N. Thompson

Represented a transmission customer in proceedings before FERC opposing a transmission owner’s proposed depreciation rate changes in its formula rate. Represented the client to obtain a favorable resolution through settlement, without hearing, compared to the applicant’s as-filed proposal.

Represented an electric cooperative opposing a public utility’s proposal to recover unamortized regulatory assets through wholesale generation and transmission formula rates. FERC agreed, finding the proposal may not be just and reasonable, and set the case for hearing and settlement.

Represented an electric cooperative in formal challenge proceedings before FERC opposing the public utility’s implementation of its transmission formula rate. FERC agreed, ruling on the papers and directing refunds to transmission customers.

Represented an energy trading company in a FERC proceeding involving allegations of market manipulation arising from sales made during the California energy crisis and secured dismissal of the California Attorney General’s US$180 million complaint through summary disposition.

Represented a renewable energy company in self-reports to FERC, each resulting in no enforcement action.

Assisted owners of a geothermal power plant in obtaining priority transmission rights for planned transmission capacity on the owner’s generation-tie line, and in developing a non-conforming tariff to govern transmission on the generation-tie line.

Represented renewable facilities in the preparation and filing of self-certifications of PURPA Qualifying Facility (QF) status.

Represented a wind developer in obtaining Exempt Wholesale Generator (EWG) status and market-based rate authority.

Advised merchant and renewable generators, power marketers, and independent transmission companies in obtaining FERC approvals, including Section 203 and Section 204 approvals, as well as market-based rate authorizations.

Represented a default electric service provider in contested proceedings before the Ohio utility commission arising from a governmental aggregator’s return of 500,000 customers to default electric service.

Represented governmental entities, including school districts, in El Paso Electric rate proceeding before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Prepared pre-filed testimony and drafted post-hearing briefs and exceptions to Proposal for Decision (PFD).

Represented a major electric utility in a regulatory proceeding before the Indiana utility commission, defending allegations of imprudence, gross mismanagement, fraud, and concealment in the design, engineering, and construction of an integrated gasification combined cycle plant.

Counseled the developer of a 30 MW wind project on applicable federal regulations and obtained the regulatory authorizations required for the project to begin commercial operations.

Assisted tax equity investors in obtaining regulatory approvals for transactions involving acquisitions of interests in wind energy project portfolios.