Raya Salter
Attorney at Law
Hawaii
NY
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Work History
Imagine Power LLC
Principal
Sep 2015 - Present
Experience facilitating and negotiating regional agreements and RPS goals with utilities, governments and other stakeholders. Experience developing and implementing regulatory structures to facilitate the integration of clean and renewable energy onto the electric grid. Specialist in community education and consumer engagement on energy and utility matters.
Fordham University School of Law
Adjunct Professor
Sep 2014 - Present
Teach courses on domestic and international energy regulation and environmental law.
The National Resources Defense Council
Senior Attorney
Jan 2014 - Sep 2015
Developed US state and federal energy regulatory law and policy frameworks to promote clean and renewable energy integration onto the electric grid with a focus on "utility business models. Represented NRDC in New York's "Reforming the Energy Vision" proceeding before the New York Public Service Commission. Successfully advocated for the establishment of new environmental justice rules.
The Environmental Defense Fund
Regulatory Attorney
Jul 2012 - Jan 2014
Advised EDF's development of electric sector policy designed to drive transformative change the U.S. electric system. Advised EDF in the planning and initial operation of a $40 million dollar implementation grant in 4 states. Represented EDF in California's dynamic rate design docket before the California Public UtilitiesCommission; secured adoption of EDF's preferred residential rate design.
Con Edison Company of New York
Energy Regulatory Associate on Secondment from Dewey & LeBoeuf
Dec 2011 - Jun 2012
Provided regulatory advice on state and federal matters to New York's largest utility located in New York City. Achieved a positive decision from New York regulators preventing a generator from leaving the blackstart program.
Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP
Energy Regulatory Associate
Aug 2008 - Jun 2012
Advised on energy project and transactions, with a focus on regulatory approvals and compliance. Drafted, reviewed and negotiated corporate documents. Advised energy industry participants in matters relating to regulation by state public utility commissions, including rate cases, financing applications, permitting, jurisdictional issues and energy efficiency portfolio measures.
