Russell counsels an array of energy companies on various issues related to natural gas and electricity markets. Russell uses his in-depth knowledge of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) policy and regulations to advise clients on complex regulatory matters.
Russell’s primary practice focuses on federal regulation of the physical and financial gas and electricity markets, including the representation of gas pipelines and local distribution companies, electric utilities, transmission companies, and hydropower project owners in proceedings before FERC. His practice includes matters related to administrative complaints and litigation, rate and certificate proceedings, and compliance with FERC’s Anti-Manipulation Rule. Russell also has experience drafting key documents in energy-related transactions, including energy M&A transactions, gas pipeline precedent agreements, and asset management agreements.
While attending law school, Russell interned at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission in the Division of Enforcement.
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Washington Energy Report
06.10.24
FERC Approves NERC’s CIP Reliability Standard on Cyber Security
Articles + Publications
05.21.24
High-Level Summary of FERC Order No. 1920 on Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation
Washington Energy Report
05.13.24
Divided FERC Announces Much-Anticipated Transmission Rules
Washington Energy Report
04.24.24
D.C. Circuit Upholds FERC Orders Granting Natural Gas Pipeline Companies’ Requests to Extend Project Deadlines
Washington Energy Report
04.06.24
FERC Initiates Inquiry into Capacity Allocation on Non-Contiguous Pipeline Segments
Washington Energy Report
03.28.24
Troutman Pepper Summary of FERC Order No. 2023-A on Generator Interconnections