Phil Mone represents clients in the natural gas, LNG, and electric utility industries in regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), with a focus on all aspects of ratemaking and regulatory rate litigation before administrative law judges, including assisting companies with the submission of rate filings and advising witnesses preparing testimony.
Phil counsels owners of natural gas pipelines and LNG facilities on rate, tariff, enforcement, and certificate matters, helping them understand and comply with their obligations under energy and environmental laws, particularly the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Phil has far-reaching experience representing clients in rate case litigation under both Section 4 and Section 5 of the NGA. Phil has advised investors on potential equity investments, including potential investment in a major interstate natural gas pipeline proposed to be developed. He is a contributing author of the “AGA FERC Manual: A Guide for Local Distribution Companies,” distributed by the American Gas Association and currently serves as chair of the Energy Bar Association’s Natural Gas Committee.
Phil also represents investor-owned and municipal electric utilities before FERC in a variety of contexts, in particular rate and complaint proceedings under Sections 205 and 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA). Phil possesses substantial knowledge of cost-of-service rate proceedings, including transmission formula rate cases. Phil also advises investors on equity investments in interstate electric transmission assets regarding implications under Sections 203 and 205 of the FPA.
