Energy

Through various representations, Flaherty & Hood, P.A. has built relationships with investor-owned, co-operative and municipal utilities, as well as staff of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
(MPUC), Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC), and public interest groups. Our partnerships and in-depth knowledge enable Flaherty & Hood, P.A. to guide clients through the ever-evolving renewable energy economy.

Services

Legislative Services

• Community-Based Energy Development (C-BED) policy and regulation
• Conservation policy and regulation
• Greenhouse gas emission policy and regulation
• Property taxation of electric utilities
• Renewable energy standard policy and compliance issues

Legal and Regulatory Services

• Research and advise on municipal power agency issues
• Annexation and service territory
• Representation before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC)
• Wind and biomass generation project regulatory assistance

Notable Clients and Issues

• Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency/Missouri River Energy Services
• Coalition of Utility Cities
• Koochiching County