Kathy Lowrey
Areas of Focus
Overview
Kathy Lowrey is an associate in Crowell’s Energy practice and based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. She represents clients in energy matters in court and before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), advises on complex energy transaction agreements, and advocates on behalf of her clients for beneficial public policy changes. Her clients include clean energy developers, energy traders, and other companies in the electricity space.
Career & Education
- Associate, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 2022-2024
- Dartmouth College, B.A., with honors, 2016
- University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2022
- District of Columbia
- Member, Energy Bar Association
- Spanish
Kathy's Insights
Client Alert | 3 min read | 02.26.26
FERC Requires Refunds for Late QF Recertification
On February 19, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Branch Street Solar Partners, LLC et al., 194 FERC ¶ 61,124 (2026) rejecting the refund reports filed in connection with the late filing of recertifications of qualifying facility (QF) status by certain affiliated companies to reflect a change in upstream ownership. FERC’s rearticulation of QF recertification timing requirements and consequences for late QF recertifications has broad and substantial implications for all QF owners.
Client Alert | 2 min read | 02.12.26
Utilities and Data Centers Confront Congressional Scrutiny Over Rising Electricity Prices
Client Alert | 3 min read | 10.24.25
Client Alert | 1 min read | 10.03.25
Representative Matters
- Represented independent power producers in a complaint before FERC involving PJM’s assessment of penalties related to generator performance during Winter Storm Elliott.
- Advised clients on commercial and corporate energy contracts related to transactions, the development and operation of energy projects, and the acquisition or disposition of ownership interests in domestic and international energy companies.
- Prepared and filed regulatory filings with FERC associated with the acquisition or disposition of energy assets under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, market-based rates, open access transmission tariffs, exempt wholesale generation status under the Public Utility Holding Company Act (PUHCA), and qualifying facility status under the Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act.
Kathy's Insights
Client Alert | 3 min read | 02.26.26
FERC Requires Refunds for Late QF Recertification
On February 19, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Branch Street Solar Partners, LLC et al., 194 FERC ¶ 61,124 (2026) rejecting the refund reports filed in connection with the late filing of recertifications of qualifying facility (QF) status by certain affiliated companies to reflect a change in upstream ownership. FERC’s rearticulation of QF recertification timing requirements and consequences for late QF recertifications has broad and substantial implications for all QF owners.
Client Alert | 2 min read | 02.12.26
Utilities and Data Centers Confront Congressional Scrutiny Over Rising Electricity Prices
Client Alert | 3 min read | 10.24.25
Client Alert | 1 min read | 10.03.25
Insights
Kathy's Insights
Client Alert | 3 min read | 02.26.26
FERC Requires Refunds for Late QF Recertification
On February 19, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Branch Street Solar Partners, LLC et al., 194 FERC ¶ 61,124 (2026) rejecting the refund reports filed in connection with the late filing of recertifications of qualifying facility (QF) status by certain affiliated companies to reflect a change in upstream ownership. FERC’s rearticulation of QF recertification timing requirements and consequences for late QF recertifications has broad and substantial implications for all QF owners.
Client Alert | 2 min read | 02.12.26
Utilities and Data Centers Confront Congressional Scrutiny Over Rising Electricity Prices
Client Alert | 3 min read | 10.24.25
Client Alert | 1 min read | 10.03.25
