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Electric Cooperatives Face Increasing Scrutiny Over Net Metering Issues

This blog post was written by AHC attorney Roland F. Hall.

Electric Cooperatives Face Increasing Scrutiny Over Net Metering Issues

Net metering is a billing mechanism that allows consumers to receive credit for electricity they generate from small-scale renewable energy resources and transfer onto the grid.  The details of how net metering works, such as the value placed on energy produced and the handling of next exports, vary among the states and electric utilities that have net metering policies in place. Read More »Electric Cooperatives Face Increasing Scrutiny Over Net Metering Issues

Cooperative’s PPA Lawsuit Against G&T Remanded

A federal appellate court recently addressed a distribution cooperative’s lawsuit against a G&T cooperative with which it had a power purchase agreement.  Though the lawsuit alleged the G&T cooperative breached the PPA, the latest ruling focused on whether federal courts have jurisdiction to hear the claim.  Ultimately, the courts concluded that the claim belonged in state court, as it did not involve a question of federal law.   Read More »Cooperative’s PPA Lawsuit Against G&T Remanded

AHC Attorney David Cook Presents Webinar on Power Purchase Agreements

AHC attorney David R. Cook will present a webinar regarding the legal and tax aspects of power purchase agreements (PPAs). Along with two other power industry professionals, he will address accounting and tax issues involved with PPAs.  In addition, David will discuss important provisions in PPAs for allocating the risks and benefits arising from PPAs.Read More »AHC Attorney David Cook Presents Webinar on Power Purchase Agreements

Guest Post: DOE Develops Cyber Risk Tools for Utilities

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released an initial version of a document designed to assist electric utilities in assessing their cyber security vulnerabilities. DOE developed the guide in coordination with several other agencies and electric industry representatives, including NRECA; Lubbock, Texas-based South Plains Electric Cooperative; and Johnson, Vt.-based Vermont Electric Cooperative.Read More »Guest Post: DOE Develops Cyber Risk Tools for Utilities