Wed 24 Feb, 2010 / by Cable Huston / General
Ocean hydrokinetic projects, including wave energy devices, are the newest additions to the mix of alternative energy generation projects coming on line. Although the technology and financing of these projects is becoming more viable, the precise contours of government regulation over the siting and operation of these projects remains uncertain…. read more
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Wed 24 Feb, 2010 / by Cable Huston / General
One thing that all consumer-owned utilities have in common is power contracts. All utilities have at least one wholesale power purchase agreement. Utilities that have their own generating resources or have made forward power purchases will also likely need wholesale power sales agreements to deal with surplus power. Many consumer- owned utilities have special contracts with large retail customers. What these utilities may not realize, however, is how their legal rights and obligations under these …
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Mon 15 Feb, 2010 / by Cable Huston / General
The Oregon Settlement Offer Program (the “Program”) is nearing its tenth year in existence. As we near that milestone we look back so we can look forward. The groundwork for this article was laid earlier this year when members of the Oregon Department of Revenue (the “Department”) met with members of the Oregon State Bar Taxation Section’s Executive Committee (the “Committee”). Intended to cover a number of different topics, including…..Read More
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