Legal Counsel for Clean Energy & Climate Technology
Navigating the energy transition with counsel who understands your technology and market.
Why Clean Energy Needs Focused Counsel
From distributed solar to grid-scale storage, from carbon capture to renewable fuels, we've worked across the clean energy spectrum. Clean energy projects involve complex regulatory frameworks, unique financing structures, and distinct commercial arrangements that require counsel who understands both the technology and the market.
We know the regulatory frameworks and deal structures that matter in this sector, from project development through technology commercialization and strategic partnerships. Our experience spans utility-scale and distributed generation, energy storage, carbon markets, and emerging climate technologies.
How We Help Clean Energy Companies
Project Development
Structure projects effectively from site control through commercial operation.
- Land rights and site control agreements
- Interconnection agreements
- EPC and O&M contracts
Regulatory Navigation
Navigate federal, state, and local regulatory requirements efficiently.
- FERC and state PUC proceedings
- Environmental permitting support
- Incentive program compliance
Commercial Agreements
Structure revenue agreements that enable project financing.
- Power purchase agreements (PPAs)
- REC and carbon credit agreements
- Offtake and supply agreements
Transactions & Financing
Navigate complex clean energy financing structures.
- Tax equity transactions
- Project acquisitions and divestitures
- Strategic partnerships and JVs
Frequently Asked Questions
What legal issues do clean energy companies face?
Clean energy companies face unique legal challenges including complex regulatory frameworks at federal, state, and local levels; project development agreements; interconnection agreements with utilities; power purchase agreements (PPAs); renewable energy credit (REC) trading; tax equity financing structures; environmental permitting; and evolving climate-related regulations.
What regulations apply to renewable energy companies?
Renewable energy companies must navigate regulations from FERC (federal energy markets and transmission), state public utility commissions (retail rates and utility relationships), environmental agencies (EPA, state equivalents), local jurisdictions (permitting, land use), and potentially international bodies. Our regulatory compliance services help you navigate this landscape.
What is a power purchase agreement (PPA)?
A power purchase agreement (PPA) is a contract between an electricity generator and a buyer for the sale of electricity over a specified term. PPAs are fundamental to renewable energy project finance, providing revenue certainty that enables project financing. Key terms include price structure, term length, delivery points, credit requirements, and curtailment provisions.
How do clean energy companies structure financing?
Clean energy projects often use unique financing structures to monetize tax credits. Common structures include tax equity partnerships, sale-leasebacks, and inverted leases. Project finance typically involves multiple capital sources including tax equity, debt, and sponsor equity. See our capital formation services for more.