Andrew Shaw

Partner

Dentons

Speaker
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Biography

Andrew Shaw is a member of the Public Policy practice at Dentons, where he focuses primarily on energy, environmental and US-Canada cross-border issues. He uses his knowledge and experience of Congress and the Executive Branch to provide clients with guidance on federal legislative and regulatory issues, including hydraulic fracturing, Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations, climate change mitigation and adaptation, clean/renewable energy standards, nuclear power, trade, transportation, tax and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In addition, he develops and implements government affairs strategies for domestic and international clients in engaging with Congress, the Executive Branch, industry associations and nongovernmental organizations. Andrew previously worked for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a clerk for both the Federal Facilities Enforcement Office in Washington, DC, and the EPA’s Region 7 headquarters in Kansas City, KS. During his tenure with the EPA, he focused on compliance and enforcement issues related to the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. In addition to working for the US Environmental Protection Agency, Andrew worked for Representative Dennis Moore (D-KS), advising the congressman on issues and initiatives in the agriculture, education, energy, environmental and transportation sectors. He assisted in developing consumer safety legislation, which subsequently became law, that requires companies manufacture child-resistant portable gasoline containers. Experience Serves as counsel to a major North American energy industry association, providing guidance and advocacy on a variety of issues, including climate change, renewable energy legislation, trade, cyber-security and electricity regulation, among other issues. Represents one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies, providing advocacy and guidance on a variety of issues, including climate change, renewable energy, tax, infrastructure, and electricity regulations, among other issues. Represents large multinational oil and gas company, providing guidance and advocacy on issues including, among others, environmental regulation, climate change, tax, trade, sanctions and foreign policy. Represents one of the world’s largest companies on the front-end of the nuclear fuel cycle, providing guidance and advocacy on a variety of issues, including nuclear incentives, trade and environmental regulations, among other issues.

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December 15, 2021

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Infrastructure Spending: Pennies From Heaven or Green Stress?

The U.S. electric utilities, from big IOUs to distribution-only rural electric cooperatives, are waiting to see how the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, which President Biden signed into law on November 15, will affect them. The best estimate is that about $73 billion will make its way directly to the electric utility industry. There is a growing consensus in the industry that transmission is a national priority, and that broadband will get a needed boost. But some fear that remnants of the Green New Deal will emerge in the administration of the funds, forcing utilities into actions which they believe to be detrimental. Friction is possible. The Department of Energy, the principal disbursing agent, is holding meetings, requesting information, and beginning to establish procedures and priorities. How vocal should utilities be? Will they all be heard? DOE won’t be the only agency concerned with grid upgrading and other projects. The Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of the Interior, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will be involved too. USEA has assembled a panel of utility experts to talk about when and how the funds will be disbursed. They will be questioned by a panel of knowledgeable reporters. USEA Acting Executive Director Sheila Hollis will give opening remarks, and Llewellyn King, who organized this briefing, will moderate. Speakers Justin Driscoll, Interim President & CEO, New York Power Authority Andrew Shaw, Partner, Dentons Katie Jereza, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, EPRI Peter Londa, President & CEO, Tantalus Reporters Robert Walton, Utility Dive Ellie Potter, S&P Global Jeff Beattie, The Energy Daily Ken Silverstein, Forbes
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