An electric utility regulatory attorney since 2006, Abby counsels industrial consumers and independent power producers through a broad array of matters before state public utility commissions and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Abby represents large industrial consumers and consumer coalitions in electric utility rate proceedings, service quality proceedings, certificates of public convenience and necessity proceedings, demand side management programs, and in rulemaking proceedings. Outside of the contested proceeding environment, she represents her clients in matters relating to electric utility resource planning, at the state and regional level. Abby also has extensive experience representing consumer interests in state legislative affairs, advocating on their behalf before legislative committees.
Abby works strategically with her clients to help them traverse the regulatory hurdles of project development and public utility RFPs, including the unique issues faced by independent power producers and consumers with behind the meter generation. She uses her extensive knowledge of the Federal Power Act, the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, state and federal regulations, and electric utility tariffs to assist her clients in bringing renewable projects online, and navigating disputes with offtakers.