Margaret Claybour

Margaret Claybour

Energy Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Washington, District of Columbia
23+ years experience
Rock Creek Energy Group LLP
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Contact Information

One Thomas Circle NW, Suite 700, P.O. Box 96503, PMB 47433, Washington, DC 20090-6503
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Bio

Margaret is one of the four founding partners of Rock Creek Energy Group. She has over 18 years of experience counseling and representing a broad swath of electric industry participants on a wide range of federal energy regulatory and administrative litigation matters. She provides strategic counsel to investor-owned utilities, renewable and conventional generators, private equity and institutional investors, developers, and renewable energy providers on transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters. ‍Margaret counsels clients in commercial transactions involving FERC-jurisdictional assets, including regulatory due diligence related to the potential acquisition or financing of energy assets; corporate reorganizations, acquisitions or divestitures under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act (FPA); market-based and formula rates under Section 205 of the FPA; issuance of securities under Section 204 of the FPA; and obtaining certifications for exempt wholesale generators and qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 and the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, respectively.‍Margaret represents clients in administrative litigation matters before FERC, including RTO/ISO generation and transmission interconnection issues, FERC enforcement investigation and self-reports, reactive power compensation, transmission formula rates, and Section 206 complaints. She also counsels clients on North American Electric Reliability Corporation and Regional Entity investigations and audits.‍Margaret helps clients identify important federal energy regulatory considerations, develop and implement strategies to address regulatory issues. She advises clients on developing, maintaining, and auditing FERC compliance programs.

Practice Areas

Energy Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Energy Law
  • Practice Area: Energy Regulatory Law
  • Practice Area: Utilities Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023

Education

  • Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., graduated 2002

Reviews

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Mary Scott

2 months ago

An Invaluable Guide Through Complex Energy Regulatory Challenges

When our mid-sized renewable energy developer faced a daunting and multifaceted challenge involving interconnection agreements and compliance with evolving FERC regulations, we turned to Margaret Claybour. From our first consultation, it was clear we were dealing with a true authority in the field. Her 23 years of experience, particularly her deep focus on energy regulatory and utilities law, provided an immediate sense of confidence. Margaret didn't just react to the issues; she anticipated regulatory hurdles we hadn't even considered, drawing on her foundational role at Rock Creek Energy Group and her nearly two decades of counseling diverse industry participants. Her strategic guidance was both meticulous and pragmatic, translating complex legal frameworks into actionable business advice. The recognition she has received in energy law is clearly well-earned. Throughout the process, her professionalism was matched by a genuine commitment to our success, making a stressful situation manageable. The positive outcome—securing favorable terms and ensuring full compliance—was directly attributable to her expertise and diligent representation. For any entity navigating the intricate landscape of the electric industry, Margaret is an exceptional advocate.

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