Diana Jeschke is a counsel in Crowell & Moring's Washington, D.C. office, where she practices in the firm's Energy Group. She focuses primarily on regulatory matters affecting clients in the electricity industry before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Diana has advised and represented clients in matters concerning generator interconnections, enforcement investigations regarding alleged market manipulation, qualifying facilities, market-based rates, transfers of FERC-jurisdictional assets, and other issues involving the Federal Power Act and the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA).
She also advises on community solar and other distributed generation development, and has advised and represented clients before several state commissions in matters concerning generation facility permitting, retail supplier requirements, and state PURPA rules.
Before joining Crowell & Moring, Diana was an attorney-advisor to FERC Administrative Law Judges Carmen Cintron and David Coffman, where she assisted with electric, natural gas, and enforcement proceedings. She was also an attorney at the California Air Resources Board, assisting with design and implementation of California's greenhouse gas regulations, compliance matters, and related litigation.
Affiliations
Admitted to practice: District of Columbia, California
Speeches & Presentations
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"The Impact and Implementation of Solar Energy and Grid-Scale Storage," LSU Law Journal of Energy Law and Resources Annual Symposium on “Disruptive Technologies,” Baton Rouge, LA
(February 23, 2018).
Presenters: Preetha Chakrabarti and Diana A. Jeschke.
Publications
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"Trends in Business and Human Rights Law in the Group of Seven (G7)" Human Rights and Business Initiative, UC Berkeley
(August 2020).
Authors: Diana A. Jeschke, Jeff Severson, and Maria Vanikiotis.
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"Community Solar Needs Clear, Flexible State Regulations," Law360
(July 17, 2019).
Authors: Elliot Hinds, and Diana A. Jeschke.
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"The Uncertain Future of PURPA, A Key to Renewable Energy," Law360
(February 23, 2017).
Co-Authors: Larry F. Eisenstat, Patricia M. Alexander, and Diana A. Jeschke.
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"Microgrids: A Growing Trend In Search Of A Regulatory Model," Electric Light & Power
(May 10, 2016).
Co-Authors: Larry F. Eisenstat, Richard Lehfeldt, and Diana A. Jeschke.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"FERC Transforms Participation of Distributed Energy Resources In Markets,"
Energy Law Alert
(September 22, 2020).
Contacts: Larry F. Eisenstat, Deborah A. Carpentier, Diana A. Jeschke, Patricia M. Alexander
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"Does FERC Encourage QFs Anymore?,"
(July 21, 2020).
Contacts: Larry F. Eisenstat, Patricia M. Alexander, Deborah A. Carpentier, Laura Szabo, Diana A. Jeschke, Tyler A. O'Connor
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"Roadmap For Electric Utility Pandemic Response Planning,"
Energy Law Alert
(May 15, 2020).
Contacts: Deborah A. Carpentier, Diana A. Jeschke
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"Net Metering Policies Challenged At FERC,"
Energy Law Alert
(April 23, 2020).
Contacts: Larry F. Eisenstat, Deborah A. Carpentier, Diana A. Jeschke, Patricia M. Alexander
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"FERC's COVID-19 Pandemic Response Efforts Eases Burdens on Regulated Entities,"
Energy Law Alert
(March 20, 2020).
Contacts: Larry F. Eisenstat, Patricia M. Alexander, Laura Szabo, Deborah A. Carpentier, Diana A. Jeschke
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"When Does the Clock Start Ticking on FERC Enforcement?,"
Energy Law Alert
(February 19, 2020).
Contacts: Deborah A. Carpentier, Diana A. Jeschke
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"PODCAST: Energy Infrastructure under the Trump Administration — C&M's Trump: The First Year Series,"
Administrative Law Alert
(September 27, 2017).
Contact: Diana A. Jeschke
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"Where Are PURPA’s Defenders?,"
Energy Law Alert
(February 3, 2017).
Contacts: Larry F. Eisenstat, Patricia M. Alexander, Diana A. Jeschke
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"Proposed FERC Reporting Requirements to Significantly Impact Electricity Market Participants,"
Energy Law Alert
(October 9, 2015).
Contacts: Larry F. Eisenstat, Patricia M. Alexander, Diana A. Jeschke
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"EPA Redefines the Scope of Qualifying Cellulosic Biofuel Pathways in the Renewable Fuel Standard Program,"
Energy Law Alert
(July 8, 2014).
Contacts: Robert Meyers, Diana A. Jeschke
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"FERC Directs Mandatory Physical Security Standards,"
Environment & Natural Resources Law Alert
(March 14, 2014).
Contacts: Evan D. Wolff, Deborah A. Carpentier, Diana A. Jeschke
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"Due Process Challenge to Presidential Order Prohibiting Energy Transaction Dismissed,"
Environment & Natural Resources Law Alert
(October 30, 2013).
Contacts: Kirsten L. Nathanson, Diana A. Jeschke
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"Ninth Circuit Upholds California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard,"
Environment & Natural Resources Law Alert
(September 27, 2013).
Contacts: Larry F. Eisenstat, Diana A. Jeschke
Firm News & Announcements
| May.06.2020 |
The National Law Journal Names Crowell & Moring to 2020 Pro Bono Hot List |
| Jun.27.2019 |
DEAL NOTE: Crowell & Moring Assists Clearway Energy, Inc. in the Repowering of Two Wind Energy Projects |
| Feb.07.2018 |
DEAL NOTE: Crowell & Moring Client NRG Yield, Inc. Enters into Agreements to Acquire Gas-Fired and Solar-Generating Facilities from NRG Energy, Inc. |
| Nov.17.2017 |
DEAL NOTE: Crowell & Moring Client NRG Yield, Inc. Acquires 38 MW Solar Portfolio from NRG Energy, Inc. |
| Feb.28.2017 |
Deal Note: Crowell & Moring Client NRG Yield, Inc. Enters into Agreement to Acquire Interests in Solar Generating Facilities from NRG Energy, Inc. |
| Sep.09.2016 |
Deal Note: Crowell & Moring Client NRG Yield, Inc. Acquires Full Ownership of Solar Generating Facility from NRG Energy, Inc. |
| Jan.04.2016 |
Crowell & Moring Elects Nine New Partners and Promotes 15 Associates to Counsel |
| Nov.24.2015 |
Deal Note: Crowell & Moring Client NRG Yield, Inc. Acquires Wind Assets from NRG Energy, Inc. |