New Board Members and Special Awards Also Announced at 2023 Annual Meeting & Conference, with a Keynote from FERC Commissioner Alison Clements
The Impact of West Virginia v. EPA on Challenges to FERC’s Authority Under the Major Questions Doctrine
In the Spring 2022 issue of the EBA Brief, Harvey Reiter highlighted a significant legal development that implicated the authority of federal regulatory agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This article picks up where Reiter’s left off to address West Virginia v. EPA—the most recent Supreme Court case involving the major questions doctrine, and the first Supreme Court majority opinion expressly referencing and exploring the doctrine.
The Hydrogen Pipeline Debate Requires Candid and Serious Consideration of Existing Regulatory Regimes
An active debate is currently underway as to how hydrogen pipelines can and should be regulated. Within this debate are those who believe hydrogen pipelines are (and should be) subject to regulation under the Interstate Commerce Act (ICA), which currently governs pipelines carrying oil, petroleum products, and natural gas liquids (NGLs), and those who believe hydrogen pipelines are (or should be) regulated under the Natural Gas Act (NGA).
Special Events at the 2023 Annual Meeting
Mid-May is a great time to be in Washington, DC—the city will be in full bloom and the weather is perfect for taking in the sights before the full crush of summer tourists arrive. For those planning to attend the EBA Conference and Annual Meeting on May 11-12, 2023, consider staying for the weekend after the conference and enjoying all that Washington has to offer.
CFEBA Announces $50,000 Cornerstone Grant to Nova Ukraine
The Charitable Foundation of the Energy Bar Association is proud to announce that it has selected Nova Ukraine as the 2023 Cornerstone Grant Recipient, awarding the humanitarian organization $50,000 to support essential energy-related needs in war-ravaged Ukraine.
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Southern Chapter Visits Vanderbilt Law School
On January 20, 2023, the EBA’s Southern Chapter hosted a road show event at Vanderbilt Law School in Nashville, Tennessee.
EBA 2022 Year In Review
January We kicked off the year with an FELJ webinar Past the Tipping Point: Looking at Ways to Mitigate the Inevitable Impacts of Climate Change, examining what policy makers and utilities can do to mitigate the various impacts of climate change on the…
Women in Energy Breakfast Honors Amanda Riggs Conner
Women in Energy Breakfast Recognize Amanda Riggs Conner October 12, 2022 McGuireWoods LLP has sponsored the annual Women in Energy Breakfast at the Mid-Year Energy Forum since its inception. Amanda Riggs Conner, American Electric Power, led an interactive discussion about…