Thad B. Culley

Experience

Thad Culley is an associate whose practice focuses on regulatory issues related to increasing penetration of distributed generation resources on the grid. Mr. Culley joined Keyes & Fox LLP as an associate in 2010 and has worked with the firm as a law clerk since 2009.

Representative Work

Supported firm efforts addressing California regulatory issues regarding the Renewable Auction Mechanism and SB 32 (feed-in tariff) for a leading solar project developer.
Provided support in the efforts of a leading US-based renewable energy-focused nonprofit, in proceedings addressing:
- Net Metering and Interconnection Policy
- The permissibility of third party ownership of renewable generation
- Rate design barriers to distributed generation

On behalf of a leading solar advocacy organization, provided representation in a general rate case on residential rate design issues that impact the distributed generation market.

Professional Honors & Activities

Member of the Conference of California Public Utility Counsel

Presentations

“State Law Barriers to Retail PPAs,” presented at the American Solar Energy Society Conference, Raleigh, NC, May 2011.

Publications

Freeing the Grid, 2011 edition, contributing author. http://www.newenergychoices.org/uploads/FreeingTheGrid2011.pdf

Education

JD, Tulane Law School, certificate in Environmental Law, 2010
- Moot Court Board, 2010
- National Semifinalist at Pace National Environmental Appellate Moot Court Competition
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Common Law Property (2008).
BA, North Carolina State University, cum laude, History, minor Religious Studies, 1999