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Issues in Maine Energy and Electric Utility Regulation

Name: Issues in Maine Energy and Electric Utility Regulation
Start: 2021-04-22T00:00:00+0000
Location: Online Webinar

When: April 22, 2021

People: Scott D. Anderson

Location:

Online Webinar

On Thursday, April 22 attorneys Bill Harwood and Scott Anderson will be presenting for HalfMoon Education Online Learning's Issues in Maine Energy and Electric Utility Regulation, an interactive webinar. In the webinar, attendees will identify PUC hearing procedures and review guidance documents, explore PUC jurisdiction over generation and transmission facilities and service areas, and more.

For the event's agenda, click here.

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