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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
Overview
Melinda’s practice focuses on electricity transmission and energy market regulation. She represents clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), other federal agencies, and federal courts. Matters range from litigation to rulemaking regarding regulatory compliance and operational responsibilities.
Credentials
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M. Advocacy, 2015
- City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, J.D., 2012
- The George Washington University, B.A., Political Communication, magna cum laude, 2005
Admissions
- New York
- District of Columbia
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
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
