Practice Summary

As entrepreneurs ourselves, our renewable energy group understands what it takes to successfully close renewable energy deals. From solar and wind, to renewable natural gas (RNG) projects, we help you from project inception through early-stage bridge financing, land acquisition, permitting, regulatory matters, and construction, as well as structuring the right finance deal for you to own and operate a successful renewable energy business. When the deal is done, we can also serve as your outside general counsel to ensure the ongoing success of your renewable energy venture.

We Focus on Unique and Interesting Deals

We like unique and interesting deals in the renewable energy space. We’ve found that a lot of big law firms do big utility projects on a very large scale.  Because of our entrepreneurial focus, we work with people who probably don’t do these deals in their day-to-day job but need to learn about all aspects of funding and building a renewable energy project. We also work with experienced developers and funds on projects that have a lot of untapped potential. Recently a client told us we have a “great bedside manner.” We take this as a compliment because we know and understand how to get a renewable energy deal done.

Our Renewable Energy Services

Within our renewable energy practice, we focus on the following services:

• Project Development – Our team of renewable energy attorneys works with clients early on during the project development phase.
• Project Finance – We help clients fund energy projects using infrastructure fund financing, bank and non-traditional debt, green bonds, Opportunity Zone financing, Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) financing, and New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) financing.
• Startup Finance – We help startup ventures fund projects through capital structure execution, bridge loans, and other creative strategies.
• Land Acquisition and Control – All renewable energy projects start with the land upon which the project will be built. We work with renewable energy clients and entrepreneurs who need to acquire land, working closely with governmental entities to secure favorable tax treatment.
• Key Contracts – Whether our client is starting a wind farm, a large-scale solar project, or a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) deal, our renewable energy attorneys know and understand the energy business and assist clients with the contracts necessary at every stage of the deal.
• Regulatory Matters – In the highly regulated renewable energy industry, our lawyers know and understand the regulatory issues renewable energy projects can face. Because of our experience, we can guide and direct your project through this complex process with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), local and state Public Utilities Commissions, and in some cases the Environmental Protection Agency. We know and understand the compliance requirements of the Energy Policy Act (EPA), and ensure full compliance by our clients.
• Interconnection – Every renewable energy project needs to work with local utility companies and enter into an Interconnection Agreement. Whether establishing a solar, wind, or RNG project, our lawyers have experience seamlessly establishing Interconnection Agreements with local and state utilities.