Experience

 

  • Negotiated a telecommunications carrier application before the CPUC and resolved all past amounts due and penalties

  • Successful mediation of solar project power purchase agreement disputes

  • Provided opinions regarding CPUC approvals for utility financing and asset sales

  • Advised various investors, lenders and contractors regarding PG&E bankruptcy and wildfire liabilities

  • Consulted on various regulatory aspects of the Aliso Canyon gas leak including permission to restart, determination of used and useful status, future need for the facility, prudent operation, and settlement strategies

  • Successful defense of a compressed natural gas service tariff in the California court of appeal 

  • Tried first safety citation appeal at the CPUC

  • Negotiated and secured CPUC approval of settlements regarding wildfire, windstorm, outage and personal injury incidents

  • Prepared utility and expert witnesses for general rate cross-examination

  • Led investigation teams and prepared reports regarding pole-loading methodology and customer satisfaction and safety data

  • Conducted classes for utility legal and regulatory affairs personnel on CPUC Rules of Practice and Procedure and compliance with California Public Records Act

References

 

James Dixon – Senior V.P. and COO, Con Edison Solutions

David Garcia – Ethics & Compliance Manager, Edison International

John Grier – Chairman of the Board, Crimson Midstream LLC

Melissa Hovsepian – Assistant General Counsel, Southern California Gas Co.

Ferris Hussein - Managing Director, Global Infrastructure & Energy, The Carlyle Group

Fadia Khoury – Assistant General Counsel, Southern California Edison Co.

Pedro Pizarro – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Edison International

Sharon Tomkins – Vice President for Sustainability, Sempra

Contact information for references provided upon request

Rates

As an independent legal consultant, Charlie Read has complete flexibility regarding rates and rate structures.  In addition to traditional hourly rates, Charlie has used fixed fees, retainers, and performance bonuses.  He will fit the compensation to the assignment and the client’s position.