Profile

Forty years of specializing in complex utility administrative law representing both public and private companies in matter related to greenhouse gas issues, independent system operations, generation, standby and transmission rate cases, and interconnection issues.  Mr. Brookhyser practices before the public utility commissions of California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Expertise

• Program development for greenhouse gas mitigation in both state and regional forums.
• Utility ratemaking litigation on behalf of generators concerning general rates and class cost of service studies, standby rates, and transmission access.
• Gas utility rates litigation including cost of service studies, operational flow orders, and lost and unaccounted for gas in natural gas proceedings.
• Challenges before FERC on PURPA reform, wholesale transmission rates, and open access.
• Contract negotiation and management of special transportation agreements and amendments for large industrial customers.
• Safeguard generator/market participant companies in regional transmission organizations in the West, including challenges to behind-the-meter operations.
• Strategic planning for generators operating within regulated energy markets and guidance on market evolution.