Renewable Energy

Supported a request for proposal (RFP) for a PPA and supported negotiations of a retail supply agreement with a multinational technology company to power its data centers with renewable energy.

Represented commercial users with respect to acquisition of RECs and related virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs).

Negotiated a favorable settlement for one of the nation's largest independently owned petroleum marketing companies in a complex commercial transaction involving biodiesel and other natural fuels.

Represented a biodiesel manufacturing plant as debtor's counsel in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Represented a manufacturer of solar power generation equipment located in California with respect to an RFP bid process and subcontractor agreement for construction of a power generation facility in South Africa.

Successfully represented an international construction, fabrication and engineering concern in litigation before the Eastern District of Washington involving allegations of fraud, gross negligence and construction defects related to the construction of silicon and silicate refining facilities for a subsidiary of a major European solar power concern.

Represented the purchaser of a solar energy contracting company, as part of the initial roll-up of a platform of related companies.

Represented equity investors, lenders and landowners in large solar energy facilities, including addressing real estate issues and state and local tax incentives.

Represented a major solar energy provider in a breach of contract declaratory judgment action arising out of an agreement to provide energy services to customers in New York, resulting in a settlement on favorable terms for the client.

Represented the general contractor in delay and inefficiency claims arising out of the construction of a 1.6 MW wind farm. After more than four weeks of arbitration and post-arbitration proceedings, the general contractor was awarded nearly the entirety of its claim along with interest and attorneys' fees.

Represented the equipment finance subsidiary of multiple banks in connection with the sale leaseback transactions of solar generation facilities in Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia.