Environmental Law Explored: A Podcast SEERies ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources

Explore the implications of FERC Order 1920, a pivotal regulation set to reshape the landscape of energy transmission in the United States. This episode will discuss implications of the Order, focusing on enhanced long-term planning and transparency mandates, the integration of state entities in cost allocation processes, and the requirement for transmission providers to consider grid-enhancing technologies. It will also delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by these changes, including how they aim to bolster grid reliability, accommodate future energy needs, and drive the transition to a more resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure. Whether you're an industry insider, policy maker, or simply passionate about the future of energy, this podcast offers valuable insights into one of the most significant regulatory developments in recent years.

In the series Global Climate Change & U.S. Law, editors Jody Freedman, Michael B. Gerrard, and Michael Burger explore the pivotal themes in their book Global Climate Change and U.S. Law, Third Edition. In this first episode, Jody talks with chapter authors Tom Lorenzen, a Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP, and Jim Rossi, Professor of Law at Vanderbilt University, about the most important developments in federal climate and energy regulation, including major rules and orders issued or being considered by the EPA and FERC.
 
Get your copy of Global Climate Change and U.S. Law, Third Edition here: Global Climate Change and U.S. Law, Third Edition (americanbar.org)

Join our esteemed Chairs as they illuminate the most pressing topics and key issues in energy law that will shape the year ahead. From regulatory changes and sustainability challenges to groundbreaking technologies and market dynamics, this introduction to the upcoming energy law series promises a front-row seat to the discussions that matter most to professionals navigating the complex world of energy law. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, 'Energy Insights' offers a unique blend of expert analysis, insider perspectives, and engaging dialogue that you won't want to miss.

Joe Goffman, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Chuck Knauss, former lead Republican Counsel to the House Energy and Commerce Committee during the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, discuss the Office of Air and Radiation’s recent accomplishments and its priorities for the coming year.

Walter Mugdan discusses his career at EPA, where he began working in 1975 as a staff attorney in Region 2, and subsequently served in various supervisory positions in the Office of Regional Counsel, with Emily Mott, senior associate at Baker Botts LLP and past member of the Section’s Leadership Development Program. This podcast was recorded in late 2020.

Roger Martella discusses his service as General Counsel at the EPA from 2005-2008 with JD Howard, an associate at Morris, Manning, & Martin, LLP and past member of the Section’s Leadership Development Program. This podcast was recorded in late 2020.