Energy Policy & Legislation
Troutman Sanders Energy Policy & Legislation practice team supports our energy clients in shaping federal and state laws and policies, as well as energy laws and policies around the world. Many Troutman Sanders attorneys have spent part of their careers inside government, having served as Capitol Hill legal counsel, senior officials in the Administration and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and in state governments. And these attorneys have close relationships with officials at the White House, Congress, FERC, DOE, SEC, EPA, IRS, Treasury, state legislatures, state public service commissions, and other federal and state agencies. By virtue of its relationships with key policy makers, the firm is well positioned to influence the development of energy policy. The team is led by Bonnie Suchman, who has provided clients with energy policy and legislation counsel for more than 25 years.
Troutman Sanders attorneys are well versed in all aspects of energy legislation and have successfully secured major provisions in past energy bills on behalf of our clients. Legislative issues Troutman Sanders attorneys have been engaged in include the following:
- Transmission reliability
- Renewable energy support (including extensions and expansions of tax credits)
- Transmission access and cost recovery
- Energy efficiency
- Cyber security
- Clean coal
- Smart grid
- Utility tax provisions
- Electric vehicles
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Based on our substantive expertise and relationships with decision-makers, we are in the position to help our clients effectively monitor emerging developments and trends, and provide analysis, drafting, and advocacy that move laws and policy making in the proper direction. Smart businesses anticipate Congressional activities and gear up using a combination of political and substantive defenses and responses with an experienced team. Troutman Sanders is that experienced team, offering in-depth coverage, strong analytical capability and access to key decision makers.