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Executive Order 14421 (August 26, 2026) Overview On August 26, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14421 (the “Order,” or …
September 1, 2026
September 1, 2026 • 6-minute read
C.J. Polito
Partner
Energy Regulation
“He is fast, pragmatic and insightful.” (Chambers USA, 2025)
Overview
Recognized in Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) (Nationwide)
Chambers USA, 2021–2026
C.J. represents clients on a variety of regulatory, enforcement, compliance and transactional matters involving the U.S. wholesale electricity and natural gas markets. He has extensive experience representing clients in regulatory proceedings and investigations before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and state energy regulatory agencies. C.J. regularly advises clients on physical and financial wholesale power transactions, mergers and asset acquisition approvals, regional energy market rules and tariff requirements, power purchase and sale agreements, and issues related to the design and operation of wholesale energy and capacity markets. He also advises energy companies, marketers, financial institutions, private equity funds and institutional investors and advisors on regulatory requirements under the Federal Power Act, the Public Utility Holding Company Act, the Natural Gas Act, and the creation and implementation of robust compliance programs.
Advising electric generation developers, energy companies and commodities trading firms on regulatory issues and related litigation under the Federal Power Act, the Natural Gas Act, the Public Utility Holding Company Act, and the Commodity Exchange Act
Representing wholesale power generation companies, holding companies, financial institutions and infrastructure funds in obtaining FERC authorization under Section 203 of Federal Power Act for acquisitions and dispositions involving FERC-jurisdictional assets
Representing multiple entities in obtaining FERC market-based rate authorization to sell electric energy, capacity, ancillary services and related services in various U.S. wholesale power markets, as well as with respect to obtaining exempt wholesale generator (EWG) and qualifying facility (QF) status
Advising entities in connection with due diligence and applications for FERC and state approvals involving variety of energy transactions
Representing energy and commodity companies, financial institutions and trade associations in regulatory proceedings before FERC, including rulemakings, ISO/RTO proceedings, and related filings
Providing regulatory advice related to ISO/RTO tariffs and agreements, including electric generator interconnection and transmission issues
Representing project developers, utilities and power marketers on all aspects of energy market regulation and compliance, including ISO/RTO market design issues, tariffs, market participation, credit and risk management
Credentials
Education
- Duke University School of Law, J.D., 2009 (James S. Bidlake Memorial Award, Editor, Duke Law Journal)
- Georgetown University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2006 (Phi Beta Kappa)
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Illinois
Recognitions
- Chambers USA, Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)(Nationwide), 2021–2026
- Chambers Global, Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)(USA), 2022–2026
- Best Lawyers, “Ones to Watch,” Energy Law, 2022
- Super Lawyers, “Rising Star,” Energy & Natural Resources, Washington, 2019 and 2020
Insights
Client Alerts
On June 18, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”) issued a landmark suite of six contemporaneous …
June 24, 2026
June 24, 2026 • 8-minute read
Podcasts
Powering Progress Episode 8 – Markets Under Pressure
As AI adoption accelerates and data center development expands across the country the conversation around infrastructure increasingly comes back to …
June 17, 2026
June 17, 2026 • 7-minute read
Client Alerts
FERC Issues Order Directing PJM to Create New Rules to Embrace Innovation and Protect Consumers
On December 18, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”) issued an Order directing grid operator PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (“PJM”) to establish transparent rules to facilitate service of data centers and other large loads co-located with generating facilities.
December 23, 2025 • V&E Energy Update
December 23, 2025 • 8-minute read
Client Alerts
DOE Directs FERC to Address Large Load Interconnection Procedures
On October 23, 2025, Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright, relying on his authority under Section 403 of the Department of Energy Organization Act, directed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (the “Commission” or “FERC”) to consider an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANOPR”) and initiate rulemaking procedures to address potential reforms to “ensure the timely and orderly interconnection of large loads to the transmission system.”
October 30, 2025 • V&E Energy Update | Published by The Journal of Federal Agency Action, January 2026
October 30, 2025 • 6-minute read
