Sound Advice For the Energy Industry by Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book, March 11, 2004 Regulatory uncertainty, unprecedented demand, outdated infrastructure, emerging technologies, and fierce competition both for and among natural resources. Today’s energy world is transformed from its not-so-distant past as a regulated, monopoly-driven industry. Stoel Rives established an energy practice 70 years ago, representing Pacific Power in its expansion across the Northwest. Today, we remain primary regulatory counsel and provide a host of other legal services to Pacific Power’s successor entity PacifiCorp, which is among the West’s largest electric utilities. As the industry has diversified, so has our practice. Our clients include independent power producers like Calpine Corporation, one of the nation’s largest IPPs. The firm is at the forefront of renewable energy, assisting several leading wind developers in project development nationwide. We also represent geothermal energy producers and biofuels companies. Our practice focuses on meeting the legal and business needs of national and international energy generators, utilities, and renewable energy developers. Industry services include: Project Finance. We represent owners and operators of domestic and foreign energy projects in financing and sale of interests in energy projects. We have the capability to quickly prepare any documentation. Mergers and Acquisitions. From the first utility merger between Utah Power and Pacific Power to one of the largest international energy mergers between PacifiCorp and Scottish Power, we have represented energy companies in the structuring, negotiation, and regulatory approval of corporate mergers, acquisitions, and sales. Power Marketing. We represent utilities, power marketers, and power brokers throughout the nation in drafting and negotiation of contracts for sale of power, power exchanges, and power-derivative products. Energy Regulation. We regularly represent clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, state utility regulators, and the Bonneville Power Administration. We draft and advise on legislation on behalf of clients and industry associations. Transmission. We have represented clients in all major transmission developments impacting the West, including the NW Power Act, FERC’s development of open access policies, and various RTO proposals. Siting, Licensing, and Permitting. We assist clients in siting and permits and approvals from federal, state, and local government agencies throughout the western United States. Hydroelectric Facility Licensing. We represent clients before FERC in seeking or contesting licensing or relicensing of hydroelectric facilities, including structuring and negotiating environmental mitigation plans. Construction and Design, Operations and Maintenance. We advise owners, contractors, engineers, and suppliers in the design, construction, and operation of power plants and other facilities. Fuel Supply and Transportation. We draft and negotiate fuel supply agreements and transportation agreements, including trans-border agreements. Natural Gas Pipeline Regulation. The firm represents clients in FERC, Department of Energy, and related appellate proceedings concerning natural gas pipeline regulation in several US regions. Litigation. We represent utilities and independent power clients in state and federal litigation as well as arbitration proceedings. Filed under: White Papers Tagged under: Utilities About the Author Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book Chris Trayhorn is the Chairman of the Performance Marketing Industry Blue Ribbon Panel and the CEO of mThink.com, a leading online and content marketing agency. He has founded four successful marketing companies in London and San Francisco in the last 15 years, and is currently the founder and publisher of Revenue+Performance magazine, the magazine of the performance marketing industry since 2002.