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Andrew DeVore
Andrew DeVore
Senior Associate — Energy Regulation
Senior Associate — Energy Regulation

Andrew DeVore

Andrew DeVore
Washington, D.C.

2200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Suite 500 West
Washington, D.C. 20037

start quote symbolI like working with energy companies that are transforming the way energy is generated, transported, and consumed. Being able to apply my policy background and critical thinking skills to facilitate innovation in an often rigid regulatory world is what fuels my passion for energy law.end quote symbol
Andrew DeVore

Regulatory

  • Represented a private equity investor in the development and execution of a regulatory compliance program with respect to the Federal Power Act and Order No. 860 database filings

  • Prepared preliminary merger market concentration analyses for numerous energy companies regarding the potential purchase of public utilities in concentrated markets

  • Counseled interstate natural gas pipeline through the certificate application process at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) under Section 7 of the Natural Gas Act (“NGA”), including drafting applications, resource reports, responses to numerous data requests, public scoping comments, and requests for rehearing

  • Represented interstate liquids pipelines through the drafting of applications for and amendments to Presidential Permits with the U.S. Department of State

  • Represented clients through the drafting of applications related to acquisitions of public utilities under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act

  • Research FERC and case law precedents on complex legal issues and draft lengthy comments in policy and rulemaking proceedings on behalf of industry leading clients

  • Represented independent power producers in negotiating and drafting of interconnection agreements, shared facilities agreements, and multi-party facility construction agreements

  • Represented tax equity investors in passive interest analyses and the drafting of consent rights pursuant to FERC precedent

  • Represented Stonepeak with jurisdictional analyses, regulatory matters, and drafting of key agreements related to its approximately $3 billion acquisition of a 50% interest in the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, which at 2.6 GW is expected to be the largest offshore wind project in the U.S. and one of the largest offshore wind projects globally upon completion

  • Affiliates of Global Infrastructure Partners in the acquisition of a 50 percent interest in the multi-billion dollar South Fork and Revolution Offshore Wind Projects off the East coast of the United States from Eversource Energy, including the negotiation of the joint venture arrangements with Orsted for the construction and operation of the projects and all financing arrangements

  • Represented an independent power producer in the drafting and negotiating of natural gas sales agreements and backup diesel supply agreements

  • Represented various producers and intra- and interstate pipelines in the negotiation and drafting of midstream agreements, including natural gas gathering and processing agreements, crude oil purchase agreements, transportation service agreements, and agreements for the sale and purchase of natural gas and liquids

  • Conducted regulatory assessment and due diligence on behalf of purchasers in connection with the acquisition of power generation facilities, natural gas pipeline facilities, and liquids pipeline facilities

  • Counseled client through a show cause proceeding and appeal at the D.C. Circuit regarding jurisdictional issues with respect to the development of an LNG import facility

  • Counseled clients through prosecuting complaints against Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators challenging existing tariff language and market designs under Section 206 of the Federal Power Act

  • Successfully represented an interstate natural gas pipeline in a FERC complaint proceeding, including discovery, motions to dismiss, various answers, and a multi-day hearing at FERC

Credentials

  • William & Mary Law School, J.D. magna cum laude, 2016 (Head of Information Technology and Research, William & Mary Law Center for Legal and Court Technology)
  • University of Maryland College Park, B.A., Government and Politics cum laude, 2011
  • Legislative Correspondent and Systems Coordinator, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, 2011−2013
  • The Best Lawyers in America© (BL Rankings, LLC), “Ones to Watch,” (Washington): Administrative/Regulatory Law, 2023–2025; Energy Law, 2025
  • Named “Rising Star in Energy” by The Energy Bar Association, 2024
  • Virginia
  • District of Columbia