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Wendy N. Reed

Member at Wright & Talisman

Washington, D.C.

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Why they matter

Partner at the boutique law firm uniquely focused on the FERC and RTO regulatory layer. Essential counsel for transmission-investment underwriting.

Background

Member (partner) at Wright & Talisman, the D.C. boutique law firm devoted exclusively to energy law and FERC-regulated industries for 70+ years. Wright & Talisman is particularly noted for representation of Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) at FERC and in federal appeals court, and for matters related to electric transmission investment and regulation.

Notable deals

  • 2024
    Continues active practice representing RTOs and transmission-owning entities at FERC and federal appeals court.

Call-prep brief

Background

Wright & Talisman is the boutique firm of choice for RTO and transmission-investment regulatory matters. Wendy's practice intersects directly with the regulatory layer that controls transmission cost recovery, interconnection-queue process, and FERC formula-rate methodology.

What she cares about

  • FERC Order 1920 (transmission planning) implementation.
  • Order 2023 (generator-interconnection process reform) at the RTO level.
  • Transmission-incentive policy and formula-rate methodology.

Sensitivities

  • Lawyer first. Won't share client-specific intel. Frame questions as regulatory-mechanics.

Questions to ask

  1. Which RTOs are furthest along on Order 1920 compliance, and which are slowing it?
  2. How are transmission-cost-allocation disputes shaping which projects can attract investor capital?
  3. Where does she see federal court appeals creating regulatory volatility for transmission investors?

Outreach draft

Subject
Order 1920 and transmission cost allocation
Ms. Reed, I lead infrastructure investing at [Firm]. We're calibrating regulatory-risk views on transmission investments and your perspective from the Wright & Talisman seat is the highest-signal source on FERC and RTO dynamics. Would 30 minutes work in the next month? Best regards, [Your name] [Your firm]

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