Sidley Partner C.J. Polito to Present at EBA Energy Law Academy Course 102

On June 26, Sidley partner C.J. Polito will present at the EBA Energy Law Academy Course 102 in Denver, Colorado on “Diverse Market Structures.” He will be discussing topics including evolution of competitive generation from PURPA to RTOs, RTOs (purpose, authority, and regulation), and non-RTO regions.

The goal of Course 102 is to provide an overview of electric regulation at the federal and state levels. The course begins with a brief overview of how electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered to customers, and covers key legal milestones in electric regulation since commercial electric service began in the 1870s. The course explains how state and federal jurisdiction over different segments of the industry emerged under the Federal Power Act of 1935 and later legislation, including the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, and the Energy Policy Acts of 1992 and 2005.