Alternative Energy
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Fulbright's Alternative
Energy Glossary
Lawyers in Fulbright's Alternative Energy Practice Group address the host of legal issues that arise in the alternative energy—or clean technology—arena, including the generation of electricity from renewable energy sources, the production of alternative fuels and the development of clean technology.
Fulbright's alternative energy lawyers are experienced in these types of projects in both the U.S. and in international markets.
Because of the depth of Fulbright's alternative energy practice, we are able to offer clients a cross-disciplined approach to the alternative energy markets with an active practice in a number of industry segments.
Alternative Energy's Industry Segments
- Biofuels
- Biomass
- Hydroelectric
- Geothermal
- Energy efficiency
- LEED buildings
Types of Alternative Energy Clients
Fulbright's Alternative Energy Practice Group has served a broad array of clients, with a deep understanding of the industry in regions around the world. Fulbright's clients include:
- Project developers
- Investors (tax and equity)
- Lenders (public, private and multilateral)
- Hedge and private equity funds
- Utilities
- Land owners
- Investment banks
- Engineering and construction contractors
- Manufacturers
With eleven offices across the U.S., two in Europe, two in the Middle East, and two in Asia, Fulbright has extensive alternative energy experience that covers a wide variety of clients, projects and locations around the world.
- Representative U.S. alternative energy experience
- Representative global alternative energy experience
Fulbright's Alternative Energy Services
Fulbright provides the full spectrum of services to clients in alternative energy, including:
- Finance, including government grants and loan guarantees
- Tax
- Project development
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Environmental
- Regulatory & permitting
- Siting
- Intellectual property
Fulbright has represented several clients in applying for U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantees as well as Department of Treasury and Department of Agriculture grants.
Fulbright Resources Available for Download
Fulbright's Alternative Energy Practice Group gladly offers these resources available for easy download. If you wish to receive a hard copy, please contact Girard Miller or Sey Zimmerman.
Questions about an alternative energy matter? Contact Girard Miller or Sey Zimmerman.
Recognition
- The Chambers Global Guide recognized Fulbright as a leading firm in Projects: Power in the U.S. (2011)
- The Chambers Global Guide recognized Fulbright as a leading firm in Projects & Energy in the Middle East. (2011)
- The Chambers Global Guide recognized Fulbright as a leading firm in Projects & Energy in Asia. (2011)
- The Chambers USA Guide recognized Fulbright as a leading firm in Tax: Corporate & Finance in the U.S. (2011)
- For the tenth year, Corporate Board Member magazine reported that its survey of public company directors identified Fulbright as one of the top 25 corporate law firms in the nation. Similar research by Corporate Board Member magazine identified Fulbright among the top 25 firms that general counsel would most likely hire for national matters. (2011)
- The Chambers USA Guide recognized Fulbright on the national level as a leading firm in intellectual property for the fourth consecutive year. (2010)
- Fulbright represented the Southern California Public Power Authority in its Milford Wind Corridor Phase I Project, which received the Readers Choice Award by the readers of Renewable Energy World magazine and was named by The Bond Buyer as its Deal of the Year. (2009; 2010)
- The International Finance Law Review 1000 recognized as a leading firm in Project Finance in North America, Latin America and Asia-Pacific (2010)
- Assisted in the preparation of several of the project agreements for the 203 MW Milford Wind Corridor Phase 1 Project, which was named 2009 Alternative Energy Project of the Year by Renewable Energy World (2009)
