Natalie Karas
Senior Director and Lead Counsel, Energy Markets & Utility Regulation
Work
As Senior Director and Lead Counsel in EDF’s Energy Program, Natalie oversees EDF’s engagement in regulatory proceedings involving the design of both wholesale and retail natural gas markets. She advocates before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for new and better ways to facilitate renewable energy integration and harmonize the wholesale natural gas and electricity markets. Her work also includes state public utility commission proceedings assessing utility leak-prone pipe replacement projects and long-term gas planning to align with climate objectives.
Background
Prior to joining EDF in 2016, Natalie worked at Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer, and Pembroke, P.C., primarily practicing before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Education
- Juris Doctor, Vermont Law School, magna cum laude
- Bachelor of Arts, Washington University in St. Louis, magna cum laude
Latest pieces
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4 opportunities for gas utilities to accelerate the energy transition today
May 17, 2021
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What our climate goals mean for natural gas, and what states should do about it
January 13, 2021
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Federal regulators should reevaluate the incentive model for gas pipelines
June 28, 2019
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Gas utility planning is behind the times. Rhode Island has a plan to fix it.
May 31, 2019
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FERC approves pipeline despite concern over controversial business arrangement
August 10, 2018
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Resilience proceeding gives FERC a chance to advance gas-electric coordination
May 9, 2018
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DOE’s compensation scheme for coal and nuclear is dead – Now what?
January 12, 2018
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Department of Energy's proposal to FERC: Too many costs, no actual benefits
October 24, 2017
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Department of Energy's proposal to FERC: Too many costs, no actual benefits
October 23, 2017
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Stopping the self-deal: Preventing pipeline investors from offloading risk on ratepayers
October 4, 2017