Renewable Energy
Rhoads & Sinon’s Energy, Utility & Telecommunications practice group can assist commercial and industrial customers, governmental entities and non-profit organizations with renewable energy projects.
Rhoads & Sinon is well versed in the Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (AEPS) Act of 2004 which created the initial requirements mandating utilities to purchase a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable sources, including solar power. Utilities and energy marketers can purchase Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from alternative energy sources to meet their requirements. Rhoads & Sinon is able to offer an end-to-end services solution, requiring clients to complete an RFP process to construct a renewable project, form a utility interconnection agreement and assisting your business in setting up an account to sell Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) as well as negotiating a sales price for these credits.
Rhoads & Sinon also regularly tracks the latest developments in legislation on both federal and state levels that will effect renewable resources. In addition, Rhoads & Sinon has spent significant time advocating positions on behalf of its clients, in working groups and policy-making cases, to shape the field of renewable energy at the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Rhoads & Sinon has experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating changes to Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). Our lawyers are well equipped to navigate clients through these multifaceted legal documents to ensure that they comply with both state and federal laws.
Our attorneys have devoted substantial time and effort in tracking renewable funding opportunities that originate from the federal stimulus bills, other federal and state legislation and private organizations. We have formed numerous relationships with critical state agencies that will be responsible for reviewing renewable project applications and dispersing grant funding for energy projects. In addition, our lawyers understand the parameters around these funding opportunities and will help clients avoid making decisions that would breach funding agreements and cause funds to be rescinded.
The Energy, Utility & Telecommunications practice group can provide your company with a current renewable energy update that reflects the latest news and information on specific renewable energy topics, in order to educate you on the latest energy trends and newest rules that could impact your electric rates and renewable energy opportunities.