Stuart B. Robbins

Advised on ERCOT-specific regulatory and market issues, including large-load interconnection procedures, transmission cost recovery, PUCT developments, and planning and dispute resolution considerations affecting project development in Texas.

Assisted with energy regulatory and transactional due diligence for the construction financing of a utility-scale solar project.

Prepared FERC regulatory filings and advised power sector client on compliance related to Market-Based Rate Authorization (“MBR”) and Exempt Wholesale Generator (“EWG”) status.

Represented an electric cooperative in FERC proceedings involving transmission formula rate updates, regional transmission issues, and related intervention strategy.

Advised on community solar and solar subscription matters in multiple states, including analysis of program requirements, subscription structures, renewable energy credit frameworks, and regulatory considerations.

Assisted a client in evaluating federal funding opportunities and strategies for development of a large-scale industrial campus on the site of a former planned nuclear reactor project.

Represented a client in an electric rate case proceeding before the Texas Public Utility Commission, including review and preparation of expert testimony regarding the proposed allocation of cost increases among rate classes.

Advised a client on the various state-level regulatory structures that would impact a co-location arrangement between a generator and data center. Representation included identifying favorable jurisdictions for co-location arrangements.

Advised a client on various regulatory considerations related to co-location and interconnection and the development of data centers.

Counseled a client on regulatory updates coming out of FERC regarding cost-allocation considerations.

Drafted comments on behalf of a battery storage client regarding the adoption of a demand response program in New Jersey and the potential impact on commercial and industrial uses for battery storage devices.

Assisted a client with drafting and filing annual renewable energy portfolio standards with the California Public Utilities Commissions.

Represented US-based developers of LNG export facilities before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to obtain project authorizations and defend them in the US Court of Appeals. Provided regulatory and commercial counsel, monitored relevant FERC and DOE updates, and researched authorization timelines to help clients plan strategically and support the long-term export of LNG to global markets.

Drafted and advised on transportation agreements for a large utility supplying natural gas facility to a planned data center facility.

Represented a client seeking to use the equivalency and special permit processes at PHMSA to seek authorization for the use of new technology in the LNG export context.

Prepared and filed comments on behalf of an industry in response to federal agency rulemaking proceedings.

Advised a client on potential avenues for developing natural gas pipeline systems to meet the growing need for energy to power data centers.

Prepared compliance training materials for a natural gas shipper covering legal obligations, best practices, and enforcement trends.

Refined a client’s existing pipeline integrity management plan and recommended additional safety measures.

Analyzed the viability of numerous commercial opportunities for an industrial client seeking to partner with existing and planned hydrogen projects to reduce operational emissions.

Advised a client on regulatory and policy considerations affecting the development of projects on federal land.