
Sahara Shrestha
Professional Bio
Sahara represents clients in the hydropower, natural gas, and electric utility sector before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the D.C. Circuit. She advises hydropower clients on all aspects of FERC licensing and compliance under the Federal Power Act, as well as issues arising under other federal statutes, including the Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Endangered Species Act. Sahara also advises natural gas clients in certificate proceedings and compliance matters, and advises electric utility clients on transmission, interconnection, and market design issues.
FERC Issues Nearly $1B Market Manipulation Penalty Regarding Alleged Energy Efficiency Projects
Washington Energy Report ·
FERC Issues Final Rule on Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Requirements
Washington Energy Report ·
FERC Holds Workshop on Innovations & Efficiencies in Generator Interconnection Process, Seeks Comments
Washington Energy Report ·
D.C. Circuit Finds FERC Failed to Adequately Consider GHG Emissions of LNG Project
Washington Energy Report ·
FERC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Conform to EPA’s Recent CWA § 401 Rule
Washington Energy Report ·