Renewable Project Development
The Gulf coast is experiencing a boom in developments of renewable and clean-energy energy projects.
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Projects such as onshore and offshore wind power developments are appearing throughout Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana. And industries are exploring technologies such as carbon capture and fuel switching to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with evolving regulations. Project developers in the renewable energy arena face unique legal issues—from evolving regulatory and permitting considerations to engineering and market challenges. We have considerable experience representing developers in the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy facilities and are able to help clients navigate the risks and challenges. We are experienced in the negotiation and enforcement of related off-take, transportation, and feed stock agreements.
Services
- Onshore and Offshore Lease Permitting and Applications
- Onshore and Offshore Real Estate Acquisition and/or Leasing
- Grid Connection and Integration
- Power Purchasing Agreements
- Lobbying and Political Engagement
- Environmental Evaluations
- Utility Regulatory Issues
- Marine Issues
- Construction and Project Commissioning
- Project Finance
Experience
Windfarm Vessel Financing
Structured as primary transaction counsel a multimillion-dollar loan for leading U.S. marine transportation company to finance construction of the first-ever U.S. flagged, Jones Act-compliant windfarm service operations vessel (SOV).
Solar Real Estate Projects
Served as key advisor on real estate and contractual matters across multiple states for leading nationwide developer of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects in a partnership that expanded after the success of the first deal.
Solar Power Development
Secured real estate deals on a 100MW solar PV power project in Mississippi, enabling Fortune 500 utility to supply clean energy to over 16,400 households.
Wind and Solar Startup M&A
Managed complex M&A transaction involving unique tax and intellectual property issues for a national provider of technical field services for wind and solar energy providers.
Renewable Startup Financing
Secured multiple financings, including a $100 million backing by Ares Capital that involved complex corporate components, including equity in the form of warrants, for a solar and energy efficiency startup as part of long-standing outside counsel partnership.
Carbon Capture Projects
Provided coordinated counsel on real estate, environmental and permitting issues, creating internal efficiencies and streamlining communication for major manufacturing client on more than $100-million carbon capture project on the Gulf Coast.