Vincenzo Franco

Associate

Vincenzo Franco’s practice focuses primarily on the area of electric power. He represents investor-owned electric utilities, independent power generators, power and gas marketers, and municipal electric utilities on transactional and regulatory matters involving the Federal Power Act, the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA), and the Public Utility Holding Company Act (PUHCA). Mr. Franco regularly counsels clients on issues related to power purchases and sales, market-based rate authorizations, sales and acquisitions of power projects, participation in organized markets, and regulatory compliance. He has represented clients in administrative proceedings, settlement negotiations and investigations at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and in proceedings before federal courts. Mr. Franco’s pro bono activities include representation of asylum seekers and aliens before the Department of Justice’s Board of Immigration Appeals.

Professional Background

Program Associate and Policy Fellow, Friends of the Earth.

Served as a visiting attorney, Center for International Environmental Law.

Professional and Civic Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• Energy Bar Association

Publications

Mr. Franco assisted in the writing of International Law and Policy (1998, Foundation Press).

Speaking Engagements

• ELCON Fall Workshop: A Different Climate for Industrial Electricity Buyers, October 17, 2007