New technologies have brought dramatic changes into the marketplace. We keep our clients current with the opportunities as well as the potential pitfalls.
Nixon Peabody brings in-depth knowledge of where the industry is heading, an integrated team approach and the extensive resources of a full-service firm. We have varied and broad understanding of public power financings for systems across the United States.
Our team is highly fluent in representing clients in their energy-related transactions. We provide project development support and financing advice and counsel. Our attorneys work in areas including fossil fuel generation, renewable energy and transmission.
We negotiate and draft acquisition agreements (both project-specific and all-requirements), power sales contracts, construction contracts, reliability exchange agreements, gas and electric prepay contracts and operating agreements, as well as other related contracts and agreements.
Project Finance International | November 01, 2017
In an article on the expansion of off-grid solar power companies in Africa, Nixon Peabody is mentioned for advising PEG Africa in its $13.5M multi-currency syndicated loan.
Disrupt Africa | October 27, 2017
This article mentions Nixon Peabody for advising West African solar company PEG Africa on a multi-currency syndicated loan to develop solar energy and reliable electricity in the region.
Solar Industry Mag | August 31, 2017
Nixon Peabody is mentioned as one of the firms that contributed to the creation of the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA) newly released model contract to encourage solar power development in the commercial and industrial sectors.
The National Law Journal | August 27, 2017
This article features the Washington, DC office’s solar program and mentions partners Jeff Lesk and Herb Stevens, who manage grants for the firm’s nonprofit New Partners Community Solar Corp.
Novogradac & Company | August 04, 2017
Boston Tax Credit Finance & Syndication partner Forrest Milder authored this column about what to consider when using renewable energy tax credits when renovating a facility.
Tax Credit Advisor | March 01, 2017
Washington, DC office managing partner Jeff Lesk and chief innovation officer Herb Stevens are featured in this article about the Washington, DC office’s Community Solar project.
Law360 | December 15, 2016
This article highlights the latest development in a case involving New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s delayed approval of a permit to start building a natural gas pipeline, which impacts upstate New York power plant developer CPV Valley LLC’s facility operations. Washington DC Energy and Environmental partner Elizabeth Whittle is noted as representing CPV Valley LLC.
The Boston Globe | October 25, 2016
This article highlights an energy deal with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston Medical Center, and the Post Office Square Redevelopment Corporation. Boston office managing partner Ruth Silman is mentioned in the article for representing A Better City in facilitating this innovative solar power purchase agreement.
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