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Charles has recently

• acted as lead counsel to a transmitter in respect of the approval of its revenue requirement and implementation of Uniform Transmission Rates (EB-2005-0241, EB-2007-0759 and EB-2009-0408)
• acted as lead counsel for distributors in respect of full cost of service proceedings and the implementation of rates
• advised a major Canadian power company on regulatory approvals for a 164 km transmission reinforcement project
• advised a project proponent developing a 1,005 MW natural gas-fired generation facility
• acted as lead counsel in the development of a 270 km transmission line along Western James Bay
• acted as lead counsel to a Canadian energy provider in the construction of a 11.2 km transmission line
• acted as lead counsel for a generator and transmitter in respect of the Ontario Energy Board’s review of the Ontario Power Authority’s Integrated Power System Plan
• appeared before the International Joint Commission on the Great Lakes regarding the peaking and ponding of water used for generation purposes
• acted as lead counsel to a licensed Ontario transmitter in the approval of its transmission interconnection process, including preparation of the process and the drafting of related connection cost recovery agreements
• negotiated transmission interconnection agreements with Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator on behalf of transmitters in Ontario, Michigan and Quebec
• negotiated and drafted multiple power purchase agreements of behalf of a major Canadian electrical company in its Renewable 2007 RFP for 130 MW of renewable power
• acted as lead counsel to major Canadian community housing corporation in the development of a community energy system to provide water services to Toronto’s Regent Park community and neighboring developments
• negotiated on behalf of a natural gas fired generator an Early Mover Clean Energy supply agreement with Ontario Power Authority
• advised a large municipally controlled local distribution company in its merger negotiations