Energy Regulatory Law
Ian D. Webb
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Ian advises and represents utilities, governments, and renewable energy producers on regulatory requirements, hearings and commercial transactions related to energy. Ian acts for the largest electric utility in British Columbia, and for several district energy utilities in connection with the regulation of their rates, infrastructure projects and services. He advises biofuel and renewable energy producers and waste energy distributors on regulatory requirements and transactions. He also advises market participants on the rules of interconnection and access to transportation services for electricity and natural gas.
Overview
Vancouver, British Columbia
- English
- British Columbia, 2000
- Canadian Institute of Energy (B.C.) - Director
- Continuing Legal Education - instructor for seminar on public utility regulation
- Law Society of British Columbia - Member
Vancouver, British Columbia
- English
- British Columbia, 2000
- Canadian Institute of Energy (B.C.) - Director
- Continuing Legal Education - instructor for seminar on public utility regulation
- Law Society of British Columbia - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 for work in:
- Energy Regulatory Law
Special Focus:
- Electricity
Awards:
- Chambers Canada: Energy: Power (Regulatory)
- Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Energy (Electricity)
- Chambers Global: Energy: Power (Regulatory)
- Lexpert Special Edition 2016-2020: Leading Canadian Lawyers in Energy
News & Media
Additional Information
- Experience
Ian has:
Acted for the largest electric utility in B.C. in connection with applications before the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) for approval to increase rates, amend tariffs, and of long-term resource plansAdvised the electric utility on all aspects of its rates and tariffs for industrial customersActed for the electric utility in connection with the development of a new transmission line in northwest B.C.Advised investors considering the purchase of electricity generation assets in B.C.Acted for an electric utility in connection with applications before the BCUC related to potential arbitrage of the utility’s low cost power by customers with their own generation capabilityActed for a natural gas storage service provider in applications to the BCUC for exemption from economic regulation and disposition of assetsActed for an oil products shipper in proceedings before the BCUC related to a proposal to increase pipeline tolls based on diminished economic life considerationsAssisted an electric utility and its power marketing affiliate in developing standards of conduct for transmission informationAssisted a B.C. power marketing company in making changes in status filings with FERC
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