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Nixon Peabody has one of the most comprehensive Energy practices in the U.S., serving the needs of energy clients for more than 75 years. We understand that our clients’ are facing complex business decisions in a global energy marketplace that is continually changing as a result of new legislation, advancing technology, and unique business opportunities.
Our Energy lawyers have significant experience representing clients in all aspects of the energy business. Our clients include traditional and renewable energy project developers, equity and tax equity investors, debt issuers, investor-owned electric and gas utilities, public power entities, and electric cooperatives. The types of energy facilities with which we have been involved are as diverse as our clients, ranging from traditional (oil, natural gas, coal-fired, and nuclear) and renewable (land based and offshore wind, solar, biomass, waste-to-energy, hydro, and geothermal) electric generating facilities, underwater and land-based electric transmission facilities, natural gas pipelines, and coal gasification projects.
We offer in-depth industry knowledge; an integrated, team approach; and the extensive resources of a full-service, international firm. Our services cover a comprehensive range of energy-related legal and business concerns, including:
- Project development and finance
- Siting, permitting, and land use
- Environmental compliance
- EPC, equipment procurement, power purchase, and fuel supply agreements
- Participation and joint operating agreements
- Taxable and tax-exempt financing
- Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Federal and state energy regulation
- Government relations
- Transmission and interconnection issues
- Litigation and arbitration
A number of our Energy attorneys are listed in Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2011). In fact, our Energy practice has been consistently ranked by Chambers USA since 2005. Recently, our Energy practice received national recognition in the U.S. News/Best Lawyers 2011–12 “Best Law Firms” rankings.
In addition, because energy industry matters frequently cross disciplines, our Energy team attorneys work closely with other Nixon Peabody attorneys who have in-depth experience in environmental law, real estate, construction, finance, bankruptcy, securitization, tax, and employment law matters.
Thought Leadership/AlertsU.S. Army Defense Logistics Agency—Energy announces RFP seeking 15MW of solar generation at Fort Irwin, CA
Renewable Energy Alert | May 13, 2013 Drill, maybe, drill: New York appellate court upholds right of municipalities to prohibit oil and gas development
Energy Alert | May 8, 2013 . . . View all . . .
High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing and Home Rule: The Struggle for Control
May 3, 2013
Webinar Recording: EPA: What will the next four years bring?
Originally recorded April 25, 2013
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April 29, 2013
Critical hydrofracking cases advance through New York courts
Energy Alert
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March 22, 2013
Renewable energy and the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Tax Credit Alert
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January 15, 2013
Revocation of IRS PLR on valuing energy facilities
Tax Credit Alert
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December 10, 2012
Establishing a Renewables Tax Credit Fund
December 1, 2012
Two Renewables Hot Topics
November 1, 2012
New California laws promote distributed energy, biopower, and expanded net metering in California
Renewable Energy Alert
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October 25, 2012
Nixon Peabody's 2012 MAC Survey
October 22, 2012
The Net Energy Metering Cap Redefined: The Sun Is Shining on Rooftop Solar in California
Renewable Energy Alert
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June 14, 2012
Update on the solar PV trade dispute with China
Renewable Energy Alert
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May 3, 2012
Bagging the bag: managing compliance with laws that limit the use of carryout bags
Legally Green Alert
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March 2, 2012
Round 1: Court Holds Municipality May Enact Local Law Prohibiting Oil and Gas Drilling Operations
Energy Alert
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February 24, 2012
Massachusetts state agencies' wind turbine health impact study reveals insufficient evidence to support "wind turbine syndrome"
Energy Alert
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January 23, 2012
Section 1603 Grant program: Last Minute Guidance
Renewable Energy Alert
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December 16, 2011
California's Cap-and-Trade Program gains final approval to go into effect Jan. 1, 2012
Environmental Alert
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October 31, 2011
Bills propose extension of ITC for offshore wind projects
Energy Alert
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October 20, 2011
Treasury Reveals Some of What's Behind the Curtain
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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August 1, 2011
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation releases plan for shale gas extraction permitting
Energy Law Alert
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July 15, 2011
New York State Legislature Finally Reauthorizes Power Plant Siting Statute
Energy Law Alert
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July 11, 2011
Don't Miss Out on the New Energy Efficient Home Credit
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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July 1, 2011
CFTC votes to delay swap rules effect
Global Finance Alert
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June 28, 2011
Supreme Court rules against Federal common law nuisance claims because EPA, not the Judiciary, is authorized to regulate utility emissions of greenhouse gases
Environmental Law Alert
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June 22, 2011
A Few Things to Know About 1603 Grants in 2011
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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June 1, 2011
Bonus Depreciation—A Few More Things
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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May 1, 2011
EPA proposes use of site-specific entrainment best technology available determinations for existing power plants and industries that utilize cooling water
Energy Law Alert
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April 6, 2011
The 10-Minute Guide to Tax Credits and Grants for Renewables
April 1, 2011
Bonus Depreciation—A Few Things You Need to Know
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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April 1, 2011
San Francisco Judge deals a major setback to California's Cap-and-Trade Program
Environmental Law Alert
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March 24, 2011
Photovoltaics — A brief European survey
Energy Law Alert
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March 23, 2011
Does Treasury Have Discretion to Deny a 1603 Grant Application?
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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March 1, 2011
Facilitating offshore wind in the U.S.
Energy Law Alert
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February 11, 2011
Historic Boardwalk Hall—What Does it Mean for Renewable Energy?
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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February 1, 2011
Comparing Credits and Grants
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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January 1, 2011
2010 Tax Act has credit, grant, and depreciation extensions and changes
Tax Credit Alert
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December 20, 2010
Three Important Rules for Section 1603 Projects that Aren't Placed in Service in 2010
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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December 1, 2010
New Tax Rules Under the 2010 Small Business Jobs Act
November 1, 2010
Texas Court's decision raises wider scrutiny of tax credit allocation policies
Tax Credit Alert
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October 14, 2010
Federal Trade Commission proposes revised "Green Guides" and seeks public comment
Legally Green Alert
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October 13, 2010
Roadside ditches — the next target for NPDES permitting?
Environmental Law Alert
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October 4, 2010
The 10-Minute Guide to the Tax Side of Financing Renewables
October 1, 2010
Monetizing the Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit
Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
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September 1, 2010
France accelerates its development of offshore wind energy
Energy Law Alert
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August 26, 2010
Department of Energy issues Solicitation seeking loan guarantee applications for renewable energy manufacturing projects
Energy Law Alert
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August 24, 2010
Treasury Announces Transition Section 1603 Grant Rules for Projects Not Placed in Service Until After 2010
August 1, 2010
Related Parties, Soft Costs and 1603 Grants
July 1, 2010
New IRS rulings clarify the application of the passive activity rules and use of recourse leverage loans in new markets tax credit transactions
Tax Credit Alert
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June 17, 2010
Placed in Service After 2010—What Do I Do to Qualify for a Grant?
June 1, 2010
The USDA announces availability of funds used to guarantee loans for biorefineries
Energy Law Alert
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May 26, 2010
The USDA solicits applications for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements grants and guaranteed loans under REAP
Energy Law Alert
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May 25, 2010
. . . Hide Thought Leadership. . . PressChambers Recognizes Leading Nixon Peabody Attorneys and Practices
March 14, 2013 Nixon Peabody Expands Energy & Environmental Practice
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Nixon Peabody Welcomes LEED-Certified Jesse Hiney as Counsel
April 3, 2012
Nixon Peabody Advises U.S. Bancorp in Solar Power Military Housing Project
March 20, 2012
Chambers USA Shortlists Nixon Peabody Partner for "Women In Law: Energy/Projects Lawyer of the Year " Award
February 8, 2012
Sungevity Announces $50M Solar Panels Project
October 20, 2011
New Housing Project Set to Break Ground in Boston; Nixon Peabody Advises Rogerson Communities on 70+ Unit Development
August 1, 2011
Chambers Gives High Marks to Nixon Peabody LLP; 47 Attorneys Recognized As Leaders
June 20, 2011
Nixon Peabody Names New Energy & Environmental Leadership; Scott Turner to Lead Nationally Recognized, Expanding Practice
May 11, 2011
Nixon Peabody Attorneys Selected as American Lawyer’s “Dealmakers of the Year”
April 1, 2011
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Secure Loan for Renovation Efforts; Cross-Office, Cross-Practice Nixon Peabody Legal Team Advises in the Matter
March 7, 2011
Nixon Peabody Advises Developer of Award-Winning Clean Energy Program in New Jersey
January 6, 2011
DOE Closes $400m Loan Guarantee for State-of-Art Solar Project; Nixon Peabody Advises DOE on Innovative Project
December 20, 2010
Nixon Peabody Partner Named To Board Of Solar Group; Albany Attorney Ruth Leistensnider Joins New York Solar Industries Association Leadership
September 28, 2010
Nixon Peabody Recognized as a “Best Law Firm”; Firm’s Experience and Excellence Honored Locally and Nationally
September 23, 2010
Nixon Peabody Advises Department of Energy on Loan Guarantee to AES ES Westover; Firm Continues Strong Involvement in Energy Sector
September 14, 2010
Nixon Peabody Represents the U.S. Department of Energy in Financing of Flywheel Energy Storage Project
September 10, 2010
Chambers USA Gives High Marks to Nixon Peabody LLP; 17 Practices and 49 Attorneys Recognized as Leaders
June 11, 2010
. . . Hide Press . . . Media Clips- Eastern States, DC Sue EPA Over Exemptions on Cross-border Power Plant Emissions
SNL Power Daily | May 7, 2013
Rochester partner and leader of the firm’s Energy & Environmental practice Scott Turner discusses a pending lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over the agency’s move to exempt states at least temporarily from addressing in their implementation plans power plant emissions degrading air quality outside their borders. - Stakeholders Weigh In On Maryland Offshore Wind
North American Windpower | April 23, 2013
Boston energy & environmental associate Jen Simon Lento discusses the wind industry’s reactions to the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013. - Genesee Valley Chapter Industrial Issues Committee - Mission of Service and Relevance
Clean Waters (a New York Water Environment Association publication) | April 15, 2013
Rochester senior environmental health engineer Libby Ford co-authored this column discussing how the New York Water Environment Association’s Industrial Issues Committee (IIC) has helped members understand and map the path to local and federal regulatory compliance. . . . View all . . .
EventsWebinar: Greening Affordable Housing
May 21, 2013 EPA: What will the next four years bring?
April 25, 2013 | Rochester, NY Webinar: EPA: What will the next four years bring?
April 25, 2013 . . . View all . . .
Fourth Annual Intensive Seminar on Recent Developments Under MEPA & NEPA
June 22, 2012
| Boston, MA
Solar Energy: Competition from China and the Solyndra Aftermath
December 6, 2011
| San Francisco, CA
Webinar: Green Building: Profits and Pitfalls
October 18, 2011
IPED Conference: 6th Annual Green Homes & Sustainable Communities Conference
July 14, 2011
IPED Conference: Renewable Energy 101 for Housing and Community Development
March 24, 2011
The State of Cleantech Investment
December 1, 2010
Are you prepared? Staying ahead in a changing regulatory world (Joint Nixon Peabody and Environmental Resources Management seminar)
October 19, 2010
IPED Conference: Renewable Energy 101: Tapping into New Sources of Energy and Money for Housing and Community Development Projects
September 21, 2010
IPED Conference: 5th Annual Green Homes & Sustainable Communities Conference: The Definitive National Conference on Green Affordable Housing and Community Development
July 29, 2010
Sustainable Energy: Investing in Our Future
June 17, 2010
IPED Conference: Financing Solar Energy
June 17, 2010
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