Nathan Howe is an associate at K&L Gates. He is a member of the power practice group, and has represented clients in electric regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), and other state regulatory agencies, in proceedings such as utility rate filings, mergers, contract disputes, rulemakings, and programs proposed by utilities. He assists clients in all phases of these proceedings, including discovery, settlement, evidentiary hearings, and written submissions, from inception to resolution, as well as appeals.
He also advises clients with respect to renewable project development, including contractual negotiations, regulatory compliance, and available incentives. He acts as regulatory counsel in project financing, merger, acquisition, and divestiture transactions for lenders and borrowers, purchasers and sellers.
Offshore wind is the fastest-growing renewable power segment and is widely known as a proven source of energy. Yet the journey to becoming commercially viable was faced with challenges including high operating costs, strict environmental standards and immature construction techniques. These challenges have played an important role and provided valuable lessons learned when implementing onshore wind projects. Today’s panel will discuss best practices developed during offshore wind’s journey to maturity that can be applied to the onshore wind sector.
