Andrew P. Moratzka
Experience
Andrew P. Moratzka is the chair of the firm's Energy Development practice group
and focuses on litigation of various utility- and energy-related issues. Drew represents
iron mines, paper companies, refineries, steel manufacturers and other large
industrial customers in electric and gas rate cases and various regulatory matters at
the state and federal level. He also represents independent power producers. In these
roles, Drew regularly appears before state public utilities commissions and
administrative law judges. Drew also has experience arguing energy-related and
bankruptcy-related issues at the appellate level. Given his background, clients also
retain Drew for utility contract negotiations and to consult on various legislative
matters.
Representative Work
Partner
Energy, Mining and Regulated Industries
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Extensive involvement in major gas and electric utility rate case proceedings on
behalf of large industrial consumers, most recently the following:
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In the Matter of the Application of Black Hills Power, Inc. for Authority to
Increase Electric Rates (2014).
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Minneapolis, MN
(612) 373-8822 direct
(612) 373-8881 fax
andrew.moratzka@stoel.com
In the Matter of the Application of Northern States Power Company, a
Education
Minnesota Corporation, for Authority to Increase Rates for Electric Service in
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Clark College, J.D., 2002
Minnesota (2013). (The first multiyear rate plan filed under Minn. Stat. §
Cornelius Honor Society
216B.16 subd. 19).
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Editor in Chief, Journal of Small and
In the Matter of a Petition by Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation for
Emerging Business Law (n/k/a Lewis &
Clark Law Review)
Authority to Increase Natural Gas Rates in Minnesota (2013).
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In the Matter of the Application of Northern States Power Company, a
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In the Matter of the Application of Black Hills Power, Inc., for Authority to
Increase Its Electric Rates (2012).
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Electric Service in Minnesota (2010).
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In the Matter of the Application of Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation
for Authority to Increase Rates for Natural Gas Service in Minnesota (2010).
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Admissions
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Minnesota
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U.S. District Court for the District of
In the Matter of the Application of Northern States Power Company, d/b/a
Xcel Energy, Minnesota Corporation, for Authority to Increase Rates for
In the Matter of the Application by Minnesota Power for Authority to
Increase Rates for Electric Service in Minnesota (2009).
St. Olaf College, B.A., Mathematics
and Economics, 1999
Minnesota Corporation, for Authority to Increase Rates for Electric Service in
Minnesota (2012).
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis &
Minnesota
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U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Seventh
and Eighth Circuits
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U.S. Supreme Court
Andrew P. Moratzka
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In the Matter of the Application of Black Hills Power, Inc. for Authority to Increase Electric Rates (2009).
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In the Matter of the Application of Minnesota Power for Authority to Increase Rates for Electric Utility Service in Minnesota
(2008).
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In the Matter of the Application of Northern States Power Company d/b/a Xcel Energy for Authority to Increase Rates for
Electric Service in Minnesota (2008).
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Numerous appearances before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on such matters as utility resource planning,
community solar gardens, certificate of need proceedings, the Minnesota solar energy standard, rate design, and renewable
energy credits, including the following recent dockets:
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In the Matter of Northern States Power Company - Minnesota’s Application for Approval of its 2016-2030 Resource Plan.
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In the Matter of the Petition of Northern States Power Company d/b/a/ Xcel Energy for Approval of Its Proposed
Community Solar Garden Program.
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In the Matter of a Commission Inquiry into Privacy Policies of Rate Regulated Energy Utilities.
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In the Matter of the Implementation of Solar Energy Standards Pursuant to 2013 Amendments to Minnesota Statutes,
Section 216B.1619.
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In the Matter of the Request of Minnesota Power for a Certificate of Need for the Great Northern Transmission Line
Project.
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In the Matter of the Investigation into Environmental and Socioeconomic Costs Under Minn. Stat. 216B.2422, subd.3.
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In the Matter of Minnesota Power's Application for Approval of its 2013-2027 Resource Plan.
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In the Matter of Northern States Power Company-Minnesota's Application for Approval of its 2011-2025 Resource Plan.
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In the Matter of Minnesota Power's 2010-2024 Integrated Resource Plan.
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In the Matter of Minnesota Power's Petition for Approval of Deferred Accounting Related to Pension Plan Contributions and
Expense.
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In the Matter of an Investigation of Whether the Commission Should Take Action on Demand Response Bid Directly into the
MISO Markets by Aggregators of Retail Customers (ARCs) under FERC Orders 719 and 719-A.
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In the Matter of Minnesota Power's Petition to Purchase Square Butte Cooperative's Transmission Assets and for
Restructuring Power Purchase Agreements from Milton R. Young Unit 2 Generating Station.
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In the Matter of Utility Renewable Energy Cost Impact Reports Required by Minnesota Statutes Section 216B.1691, Subd.
2e.
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In the Matter of the Minnesota Office of Attorney General - Antitrust and Utilities Division's Petition for a Commission
Investigation Regarding Criteria and Standards for Multiyear Rate Plans under Minn. Stat. § 216B.16, Subd. 19.
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On behalf of a group of large industrial consumers, participate in energy regulatory reform in the Minnesota e21 Initiative.
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Numerous applications for exemption from the Minnesota Conservation Improvement Program.
Andrew P. Moratzka
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Litigated and negotiated dispute before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission regarding application of the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act.
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Power contract negotiations, including development of the 2015 Minnesota energy-intensive trade-exposed rate legislation,
associated tariffs and underlying electric service agreements.
Appellate Law
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Argument before the Minnesota Supreme Court regarding the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission's application of Minn. Stat. §
216B.16 subd. 3 (the Interim Rate statute); In re Minnesota Power, 838 N.W.2d 747 (Minn. 2013).
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Argument before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit regarding constitutional standing and the in pari delicto
doctrine; In re Senior Cottages of America, LLC, 482 F.3d 997 (8th Cir. 2007).
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Argument before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Eighth Circuit regarding dischargeability of debt for willful and
malicious injury.
Professional Honors and Activities
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Top 50 Energy & Environmental Trailblazer, National Law Journal, 2015
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Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics, 2007-2011, 2013
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Up and Coming Attorney, Minnesota Lawyer, 2008
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Member, Public Utilities Law Section, Minnesota State Bar Association
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Secretary-Treasurer, Public Utilities Law Section, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2015-2016
Presentations
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Speaker, “Midwest Markets: Market Outlook and Analysis,” 2015 Solar Power Finance & Investment, San Diego, California
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Speaker, “Solar Energy in Minnesota - Community Solar Gardens,” Stoel Rives LLP Masters Seminar, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2014
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Moderator, "State Energy & Economic Policy Impacts on Industry Transformation," 2014 Power Industry Summit, San Francisco,
California
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Moderator, "Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in Energy Law," Minnesota State Bar Association CLE, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2014
Publications
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"Care in the Community" (coauthor), pv magazine, Sept. 2015
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Drew is a regular contributor to Stoel Rives' Renewable + Law: The Climate Policy, Renewable Energy & Sustainability Blog
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"Trustee's Avoidance Rights on Forfeiture Liens," American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, Oct. 2012
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"Security Interests vs. Federal Tax Liens and After-Acquired Property vs. Proceeds," American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, Nov.
2011
Andrew P. Moratzka
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"The Continually Narrowing View of Name Sufficiency under §9-503 of the UCC," American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, Nov.
2009