Practice areas
Education
- Widener University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008
- Trial Advocacy Honors Society Member
- The Outstanding Clinical Advocacy Award
- Certificate of Achievement for Contracts II
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Treasurer
- The Pennsylvania State University, B.A., Psychology, 2005
- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Golden Key International Honour Society
- Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Alicia Duke (formerly Alicia Petersen) is a member of the firm’s Energy, Utility & Telecommunications practice group. Ms. Duke assists clients on both local and national levels concerning issues related to smart metering, demand response and energy efficiency. Ms. Duke regularly represents clients before the state Public Utility Commissions in rulemakings, working groups and in specific litigation matters in various jurisdictions.
Locally, Ms. Duke also assists in the representation of utilities in rate cases, expanding applications, complaint cases and other regulatory matters before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Ms. Duke researches federal, state and private funding opportunities for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. She has also helped with the management of renewable projects by reviewing requests for proposals, assisting with permitting and interconnection issues and negotiating the sale of renewable energy credits.
Ms. Duke assists a diverse group of clients with motor carrier issues before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. In particular she has helped clients successfully apply for and expand their service territory, revise their tariffs and review stock transfer applications. Ms. Duke has also assisted clients in rail litigation.
Ms. Duke has experience in the representation of clients with oil and gas matters. She has experience reviewing deeds and title searches and reviewing rights and interests in the land and various minerals. Ms. Duke has also assisted clients in evaluating and negotiating lease agreements with drilling companies. Ms. Duke can advise clients on the various oil and gas matters pertaining to the regulatory oversight of both the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and the Federal Regulatory Energy Commission. Ms. Duke can provide legal advice on contract negotiations and regulatory filings for production of natural gas, building pipelines and natural gas storage, gather systems and interconnection issues. She can also provide counseling in matters where a municipality has adopted a drilling ordinance, and prepare filings before the Public Utility Commission to determine the legal validity of such ordinance.
In addition, Ms. Duke can also provide legal guidance with compliance to the regulatory oversight in export and import issues that businesses in the global marketplace face. Ms. Duke can assist businesses in developing management strategies, policies and procedures to meet the demands of export and import regulations.
Ms. Duke graduated in 2008 from Widener University School of Law where she participated in her school’s Civil Law Clinic and advocated on behalf of clients in several areas of civil litigation. Ms. Duke is also active in the community and participates in several service and charity projects.
Bar & Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
News
- Client Alert: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission seeks comments on Alternative Fuel Vehicles
- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Issues Order Requesting Comments on Procedural Steps to Comply with Act 13
- Client Alert: Governor Corbett Signs House Bill 1950 into Law
- Public Utility Commission Rule Change Proposed
- Rhoads & Sinon Files Significant Water Rate Case Before The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission On Behalf Of The City of Lancaster - Bureau Of Water
Publications
- , September 2011
Professional & Community Affiliations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Dauphin County Bar Association
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
- Harrisburg Keystone Rotary Club