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Overview
Margaret Czepiel represents energy clients in regulatory, administrative litigation, enforcement, and compliance matters, predominantly in front of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and state commissions. She counsels a wide array of clients on electric and gas-related matters, from municipalities to large corporations to the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL). Clients rely on Margaret for her timely and thoughtful advice, responsiveness, attention to detail, and capable project management.
In particular, Margaret assists electric generation and transmission, energy trading companies, and natural gas clients in rate cases, enforcement matters, filings under the Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act, compliance filings, and comments in front of FERC. She has developed knowledge of transmission and interconnection procedures across the country, and frequently provides guidance to developers of renewable and storage technologies on complex interconnection and siting-related issues. In addition, Margaret conducts regulatory due diligence for clients in connection with the acquisition of large and varied portfolios of energy assets.
In addition to her energy practice, Margaret maintains an active pro bono practice, focusing on criminal justice and parole reform issues in the District of Columbia.
Prior to joining Day Pitney, Margaret worked as a law clerk at both the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Education and Credentials
Education
- George Washington University Law School, J.D., Honors; George Washington Journal of Energy and Environmental Law, Notes Editor
- Gettysburg College, B.A., magna cum laude
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Affiliations
- Women’s Energy Network
- American Bar Association
- Energy Bar Association (EBA)
Languages
- French
Recognition and Community
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Recognitions
Chosen for inclusion in the Chambers USA Legal Directory (Chambers & Partners), of recognized practitioners for Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) Associates to Watch, Nationwide, 2024
Recipient of a Day Pitney Coleman Award for her commitment to pro bono and public service, 2022
News & Insights
Thought Leadership
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Addresses Requests for Rehearing of Major Transmission Planning Rule , November 26, 2024
- Recent D.C. Circuit Decisions Shed Light on FERC Review of Natural Gas Certificate Applications , August 19, 2024
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Two Major Final Rules on Transmission Planning and Siting , July 2, 2024
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Affirms Final Interconnection Rule , April 1, 2024
- FERC Actions Signal Concern Over Investors' Utility Stakes , January 18, 2024
Events
- "FERC Order No. 2023: Impacts of Generator Interconnection Final Rule," Day Pitney, September 14, 2023
- "Am I a Public Utility? A Primer on QFs, EWGs and Market-Based Rate Authority," Day Pitney, May 18, 2023
- FERC Order No. 2222 Implementation: Market Opportunities and Risks for Distributed Energy Resources, June 16, 2022
- Day Pitney Sponsors 2022 New England Energy Conference and Exposition, May 17-18, 2022
- Offshore Wind: Transmission and Interconnection Issues and Potential Solutions, March 3, 2022
News
- Day Pitney Energy Team Secures Important Regulatory Approvals for SouthCoast Wind, October 7, 2024
- Chambers Recognizes Day Pitney with Elevated Rankings Across Practices and Attorneys, June 6, 2024
- Day Pitney Honors Washington, D.C. Attorneys with 2022 Coleman Awards for Exemplary Pro Bono Service, October 27, 2022
- Day Pitney's Renewable Energy Team Completed Two Major Transmission Siting Filings for Mayflower Wind Energy, June 3, 2022
- Day Pitney's Renewable Energy Team Advise Mayflower Wind Energy Through Regulatory Application Process for Transmission Connector Facility, December 8, 2021
In The Media
Media Mentions
- Energy Law Insights for 2024: Grid Evolution – Navigating FERC Order 1920, American Bar Association's Environmental Law Explored podcast, July 17, 2024
- Day Pitney's Renewable Energy Team Completed Two Major Transmission Siting Filings for Mayflower Wind Energy, Energy Central News, June 5, 2022
- Massachusetts Climate Law One of Many State Environmental Actions, EHS Daily Advisor, April 22, 2021