AMEREN SERVICES CO. v. F.E.R.C.

No. 16-1075, Consolidated with 16-1304, 16-1373.

880 F.3d 571 (2018)

AMEREN SERVICES COMPANY, et al., Petitioners v. FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, Respondent. American Wind Energy Association, et al., Intervenors.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided January 26, 2018.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Christopher R. Jones argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the briefs was Kurt H. Jacobs , Washington, DC.

Holly E. Cafer , Senior Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, argued the cause for respondent. With her on the brief were David L. Morenoff , General Counsel, and Robert H. Solomon , Solicitor.

Bruce A. Grabow , Washington, DC, Jennifer Brough , San Francisco, CA, and Gene Grace were on the joint brief for intervenors American Wind Energy Association, et al. in support of respondent.

Dissenting opinion filed by Circuit Judge Rogers.


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