Special Counsel 2026 - 2028

2026-11-03

Rate Counsel seeks to have access to counsel with substantial experience in the practice areas of wholesale ratemaking , competitive wholesale markets , transmission planning , transmission cost allocation , and regulatory policy in the electricity and natural gas industries ( collectively , the Practice Area ). Particular expertise is necessary in areas pertaining to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC ), PJM Interconnection , L . L . C . ( PJM ), the United States Department of Energy ( USDOE ), as well as experience in federal judicial appeals . Counsel must also be free of any conflict of interest . On all aspects of the retention , counsel must work in consultation with appropriate Rate Counsel Staff and / or consultants . Retention may include the following : a ) Identification , monitoring , reporting , and analysis of significant developments at the FERC , PJM and the USDOE that have significant potential to affect the cost of electricity or natural gas to New Jersey customers , and / or the reliability of the supply of electricity or natural gas to New Jersey customers ; b ) In notice and comment proceedings with respect to such significant developments , preparing written comments and / or delivering oral testimony or presentations ; c ) Litigating or otherwise appearing in proceedings before the FERC , USDOE and in the judicial system with respect to matters that have significant potential to affect the cost of electricity or natural gas to New Jersey customers , and / or the reliability of the supply of electricity or natural gas to New Jersey customers . Such litigation or appearances may involve drafting pleadings , motions , briefs , and all other papers to be filed at the agency or in court ; conducting and responding to discovery ; attending pre - hearing , hearing and post - hearing appearances ; conducting settlement negotiations and handling appeals . Counsel may be asked to handle any or all issues arising in the litigation or proceeding . Counsel may also be asked to work in cooperation with counsel for other parties in such litigation or proceeding , including sharing of any of the responsibilities described above .

New Jersey

2026-04-29