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The attorneys of Ballard Spahrs Energy and Project Finance Group represent producers and distributors of electricity from renewable and other sources, operators of regional wholesale energy markets, natural gas producers, and large industrial consumers of natural gas. We counsel on sustainability and renewable energy, from policy development to transactions. Additionally, we represent underwriters, private issuers, banks, and others who invest in energy assets.

Covington & Burling LLP, an international law firm, represents clients in cutting-edge technology, litigation, white-collar defense, transactional, government affairs, international and other matters. We represent some of the leading participants in the solar industry. In responding to their needs, our lawyers work seamlessly across our offices in the US, EU and Asia to deliver value-oriented solutions to difficult, complex and novel problems and industry shaping issues.

Dickstein Shapiro advises developers and operators of utility-scale and distributed-generation solar energy projects in all aspects of project development and operation, including renewable portfolio standards, interconnection and transmission requirements, net metering, utility procurement, and all agreements required to establish, develop, and finance such projects. The practice also advises clients in the creation of key project agreements, including PPAs, EPCs, and various services agreements, and guides solar power companies in their evaluation and responses to RFPs. The firm also counsels solar clients on various federal and state regulatory issues in connection with the development and operation of solar facilities.

First Solar designs and manufactures solar modules with an advanced thin film semiconductor process that significantly reduces the raw material and manufacturing costs of solar modules, enabling lower solar electricity prices.

KPMG is a global tax, audit and advisory firm. In response to growing demand, KPMG has an expanding group of professionals devoted to the renewable energy sector. In particular, within the KPMG Washington National Tax practice, there is a group focused solely on the legislation behind and the issues surrounding climate solutions and renewable energy issues.

Attorneys in Loeb & Loeb's Energy Practice represent owners, operators and developers of solar facilities in North America in a wide range of regulatory, litigation and transactional matters. We represent developers and lenders in acquisitions and sales of solar projects and regularly appear before the FERC as well as other federal and state agencies with jurisdiction over solar matters, and pride ourselves on creative and efficient solutions to complex legal and regulatory issues.

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Nixon Peabody LLP is recognized as a Global 100 law firm, with approximately 700 attorneys collaborating across major practice areas in 17 cities across the US and in European and Asian commercial centers. Nixon Peabody attorneys are widely respected for the depth of their industry knowledge and for being responsive, efficient, and easy to work with, particularly in all phases of solar project finance, including project development (EPCs, PPAs, interconnection agreements, siting, permitting, land use, zoning, environmental and real estate issues), project finance (traditional debt, public finance debt, loan guarantees, traditional equity, tax equity, tax credits), regulatory issues, litigation, arbitration, labor laws, and international issues. Nixon Peabody's experience and insight helps clients anticipate and capture opportunities, prepare for and manage risks, as well as forecast and overcome obstacles - from project concept through project completion. Nixon Peabody is widely recognized for a deep commitment to diversity, as a “Best Law Firm,” as “A Best Place to Work”, and for outstanding pro-bono service.

Since the 1970s, Perkins Coie lawyers have been advising solar developers, lenders and investors on all aspects and at every stage of their power projects in both regulated and unregulated settings. Our work includes numerous projects pending development, in construction, financing and operation related matters. In addition to large and small-scale projects, our multi-disciplinary solar energy team has worked with utilities, developers, financial supporters and end user customers on leases, net metering, tax incentives, financing and the other issues which affect solar, as well as other renewable projects. When necessary, we have also defended projects against legal challenges.

Sidley Austin LLP is an international law firm with more than 1700 lawyers in 17 cities around the globe.

Skyline Innovations' goal is to give business owners the opportunity to save money and go green by shifting their energy use from conventional, "dirty" sources to sustainable, renewable generation. By funding, installing and maintaining roof-top solar hot water systems, we help our clients save on energy expenses month after month with no out-of-pocket costs.

Sol Systems is a boutique financial services firm that offers investor clients direct access to the renewable energy asset class and provides developers with sophisticated project financing solutions. Founded in 2008, Sol Systems focuses on meeting the most critical needs of the industry, including SREC monetization, capital placement, tax equity, and New Market Tax Credits. To date, the company has arranged financing for thousands of projects and facilitated hundreds of millions in investment on behalf of Fortune 100 companies, private equity, family offices and individuals.

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At Stoel Rives weve been pioneers in renewable energy law for nearly 30 years. With over 115 of our attorneys dedicated specifically to renewable energy and sustainability practices, independent experts consistently rate us among the top renewable energy law firms in the United States. We have represented major national and international energy developers and operators in solar, wind, biofuels, ocean & hydropower, biomass, and geothermal energy projects throughout the United States and abroad. From project finance, tax and construction contracting to interconnection, transmission and power purchase negotiations we have the experience to guide clients in any aspect of an energy project.