McGuireWoods LLP

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McGuireWoods’ cross-discipline, cross-practice energy industry team brings together legal, policy, energy technology and business experience to meet the challenges our clients face. Our energy industry experience has been recognized for the depth of our bench (more than 100 interdisciplinary lawyers) and the extent of our experience. We have been serving some of our energy clients for nearly 50 years.

We advance our renewable energy clients’ interests by getting deals done, by helping clients successfully and creatively navigate the complexities and pitfalls in this dynamically evolving industry and by maximizing the value of various tax, energy, environmental rules, markets and governmental incentives available to the renewable energy industry.

Deriva Energy

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Deriva Energy is an established leader in clean energy, with 5,900 megawatts of operating and under construction wind, utility scale solar, and storage assets across the U.S. Our experienced team develops greenfield solar, wind, and storage projects throughout the United States ranging from 50 to 500 MW by establishing site control, managing the permitting and interconnection process, securing offtake and financing, and constructing the project. Formerly known as Duke Energy Renewables, Deriva is a portfolio company of Brookfield, one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets. Deriva is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Brown & Brown, Risk Solutions

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Brown & Brown’s Risk Solutions team challenges the status quo with our proprietary methodologies and tools to help optimize the way you identify, quantify, mitigate and finance risk. A thorough analysis of your overall insurance program will be done to confirm that your insurance program meets your organization’s total risk appetite and aligns with your strategic business goals. Once your risk portfolio has been quantified and the risk appetite defined, we help you design an optimized risk financing strategy with the goal of minimizing the total expected cost of risk.

Burr & Forman LLP

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For more than a century, Burr & Forman LLP’s experienced legal team has served clients at the intersection of business and government. With over 350 attorneys across Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, Burr & Forman draws from a diverse range of industry experience and practice knowledge to help clients address their legal needs and achieve their goals. Our lawyers work with clients in the renewable energy industry on corporate, economic development, tax, real estate, environmental, and regulatory issues. Our renewable energy team is experienced in dealing with projects throughout the United States related to solar, wind, biofuels and biomass, synthetic fuels, hydrogen fuel cells, natural gas technologies, and nuclear energy.

Davies

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What we do.
Davies has turned public affairs into an art. We provide thoughtful strategies, compelling messages and precise tactical execution to overcome controversy and crisis.

We have distinguished ourselves with a nearly flawless record of helping our clients win their most challenging battles, successfully reorienting hundreds of issues that seemed lost or burdened by insurmountable odds.

Davies provides issues management, public affairs, and crisis communication support. We specialize in message creation and grassroots programs that motivate individuals to speak out and take action – influencing regulatory, permitting and political challenges.

Who we are.
Davies is the national public affairs firm of choice for clients who need to win high-stakes, defining issues. Our nearly flawless record for project approvals over 30 years speaks for itself — if you want to win, hire Davies.

You may be facing loud mobilized opposition to your plans, as well as hostile elected officials. We overcome these opposing forces by identifying and activating a motivated and educated crowd in favor of your plans, redefining the issue and moving public opinion.

How we think.
At Davies we are on a continuous quest for the best techniques and approaches, from time-tested to novel and emerging. Over the years we’ve developed unique skill-sets and created proprietary tools to aid us in helping our clients win their battles.

We are not planning on giving you the exact recipe for our success, but we’ll be glad to share with you some of our thinking.

Eversheds Sutherland

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Our Renewable Energy practice has experience in a wide range of disciplines, from corporate/M&A to tax, and covers all of the renewable energy technologies, including onshore and offshore wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, biofuels and hydro. We have advised on more than 70GW of renewables projects globally, and more than 2.5GW of generating wind capacity in the past year alone.

Eversheds Sutherland provides the full range of legal services to a global client base ranging from small and mid-sized businesses to the largest multinationals, acting for 70 of the Fortune 100, 61 of the FTSE 100 and 128 of the Fortune 200. With more than 3,000 lawyers, Eversheds Sutherland operates in 74 offices in 35 jurisdictions. Eversheds Sutherland’s renewable energy team, which includes more than 75 lawyers throughout the US, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, is a key piece within this global capability for clients. For more information, visit eversheds-sutherland.com.

Fractal Energy Storage Consultants

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Fractal Energy Storage Consultants is a specialized energy storage consulting and engineering firm that provides expert consulting, independent engineering, and advisory services for energy storage and hybrid projects. Fractal has unmatched experience since 2013, with 1,000+ consulting and engineering engagements globally. Fractal leverages a team of energy storage subject-matter experts and in-house modeling software to support utilities, developers, owners, financiers, and tax equity providers in evaluating technologies and projects for development, debt, equity investments, and M&A. Key services include project lifetime analysis, cost/revenue analysis, due diligence, procurement and contract support, buy-side and sell-side advisory, independent engineering reports, and engineering services. Learn more at www.energystorageconsultants.com.

Grenergy

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Grenergy is a Spanish-based global renewable energy producer that develops, builds, and operates solar plants. Additionally, Grenergy is a pioneer in the storage sector, playing a crucial role in advancing the decarbonization of the energy system.

With a vast global platform of 15.4GW in various stages of development, Grenergy operates across 11 countries in the USA, Europe, and Latin America. Notable among its assets are the Gran Teno solar PV plant in Chile (240MW) and the Escuderos solar PV plant in Spain (200MW).

Storage plays a crucial role in Grenergy’s growth strategy for the upcoming years. The company’s strong dedication to investing in hybrid projects that integrate solar power with battery storage is evident through its portfolio of nearly 11.3GWh currently in development. Notably, the Oasis de Atacama project stands out as the world’s largest, boasting a remarkable capacity of 4.1GWh and 1GW solar.

Grenergy has been acknowledged as one of the most sustainable companies in the world by Sustainalytics and the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project).

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

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Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm and powerhouse in the project finance market. Its projects group did $211 billion in 448 significant transactions in the last five years. It works in some capacity for most of the major developers who are active in the US market. It is also a prominent thought leader. Its Project Finance NewsWire goes to more than 81,000 people. Issues back 27 years can be found on the firm’s website. Its Currents podcast has had more than 3.2 million downloads in five years. Its periodic live podcasts on topical subjects draw 2,000 to 6,000 people for the live sessions and thousands of downloads for the recordings.

Origis Services

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Origis Services delivers the promise of clean energy with operations and maintenance (O&M) services for solar and energy storage across North America. The team manages a diverse utility scale and distributed generation portfolio with experienced professionals backed by a state-of-the-art NERC CIP Compliant Remote Operations Center (ROC) located at its headquarters in Austin, Texas. Visit us at: www.OrigisServices.com

Parker Poe

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Parker Poe’s Energy Team guides clients through project development and finance, regulatory compliance and investigations, and joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions. We are experienced before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and state utility commissions in the Southeast.

Our clients include independent power producers, renewable energy developers (solar PV, solar thermal, wind, fuel cell, biomass, biogas, and geothermal), commercial and industrial energy consumers, universities, financial institutions, tax equity investors, engineering, procurement, and construction companies, electric and gas utilities, and electric cooperatives. We approach each project like our clients do: collaborating and assembling the skill sets needed to accomplish the task effectively and efficiently.

Enverus

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Enverus Power & Renewables brings clean, analytics-ready data into an intuitive platform, empowering you to get straight to higher-value analysis and insights. Whether you are seeking historical data to assess the profitability of new power project opportunities, or you are a seasoned power trader utilizing financial hedging instruments, Enverus supplies essential data and analytics for the power and renewables space.

NextEra Energy Resources

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NextEra Energy Resources is a clean energy leader and is one of the largest wholesale generators of electric power in the U.S.. NextEra Energy Resources is also the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, a world leader in battery storage, and is driving the development of the green hydrogen economy. The business offers a wide range of clean energy solutions to help businesses and customers across the country meet their emissions reduction goals. www.nexteraenergy.com

HT-Solar

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Established on May 28, 1998, HT-SAAE primarily focuses on integrating polysilicon, solar cells, solar modules, and solar power stations and holds more than 260 technical patents related to cells. In 2016, HT Solar Enerji was set up in Türkiye to support our clients in Türkiye, the USA, Europe, and the Middle East.

With the solar modules made in Türkiye and being a Bloomberg Tier-One solar modules supplier for years, we have been serving our clients, from 5-6KW residential projects to hundreds of MW utility-scale projects in the US market.

Since 2018, our solar modules, made in our Türkiye factory, have been recognized as “Top Performing Manufacturers” by PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), a prestigious U.S.-based testing laboratory.

To demonstrate our commitment to social responsibility, we have been a member of PV CYCLE since 2017.

We are determined to create a better future for our next generations through our products and services.

Balch & Bingham

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Balch & Bingham is a nationally ranked, full service law firm representing electric utilities, independent power producers, and investment funds that focus on energy transactions and infrastructure development, where renewable energy is playing a vital role.

Balch represents energy participants in the development and operation of renewable generation and battery storage projects, including EPC contracts, tax strategies, offtake agreements, FERC approvals, RTO requirements, mergers and acquisitions, interconnection, state regulatory approvals and environmental matters.

With 100 years of service to the energy industry, Balch includes 200+ attorneys who remain committed to industry leaders preparing and building a sustainable future.

EDP Renewables North America

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EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), its affiliates, and its subsidiaries develop, construct, own, and operate wind farms, solar parks, and energy storage systems throughout North America. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with 58 wind farms, 10 solar parks, and eight regional offices across North America, EDPR NA has developed more than 9,600 megawatts (MW) and operates more than 8,400 MW of onshore utility-scale renewable energy projects. With more than 1,000 employees, EDPR NA’s highly qualified team has a proven capacity to execute projects across the continent. For more information, visit www.edpr.com/north-america

United Community Bank

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United Community Bank provides a full range of banking, wealth management and mortgage services for relationship-oriented consumers and business owners. United has $18.9 billion in assets and 162 offices in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee along with a national SBA lending franchise and a national equipment lending subsidiary. Known as “The Bank That SERVICE Built,” United has been recognized nationally for delivering award-winning service. In 2021, J.D. Power ranked United highest in customer satisfaction with retail banking in the Southeast, marking seven out of the last eight years United earned the coveted award. United was also named one of the “Best Banks to Work For” by American Banker in 2020 for the fourth year in a row based on employee satisfaction. Forbes recognized United on its 2021 list of the 100 Best Banks in America for the eighth consecutive year. Additional information about United can be found at www.ucbi.com.

Burns & McDonnell

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At Burns & McDonnell, our engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists do more than plan, design and construct. With a mission unchanged since 1898 — make our clients successful — our more than 13,500 professionals partner with you on the toughest challenges, constantly working to make the world an amazing place. Each professional brings an ownership mentality to projects at our 100% employee-owned firm, which has safety performance among the top 5% of AEC firms. As dedicated owners, we work through challenges until they’re resolved, meeting or exceeding our clients’ goals. We apply this commitment to our communities, too. We live and work in the same cities you call home, so we share a passion to keep them strong and healthy. From fundraising events and community cleanups to educational outreach and mentorship — especially when it comes to sharing our passion for STEM — our professionals work to make our communities thrive.

cQuant

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Founded in 2016, cQuant.io is an industry leader in analytic solutions for energy and commodity companies. Specializing in Total Portfolio Analysis, cQuant’s cloud-native SaaS platform simulates all risk factors, optimizes portfolio decisions, and includes dynamic reports and dashboards for better decision making. cQuant’s customers have greater insight into their financial forecasts and the drivers of value and risk in their business. 

cQuant is a team of senior quantitative model developers, experienced energy analysts, software developers and cloud infrastructure experts. Leveraging decades of energy experience, cQuant is committed to serving the present and future analytic landscape with the most accurate models and highest performance in the industry. The field of analytics is changing rapidly and cQuant is dedicated to offering the latest advantages to their customers. 

FlexGen

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FlexGen designs and integrates energy storage solutions and the software platform that is enabling today’s energy transition.
FlexGen delivers utility-scale storage projects integrated with traditional and renewable power generation globally.
Our clients and partners include the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, EPCs and electric cooperatives in the world.

LandGate

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LandGate is the leading provider of data solutions for site selection, origination, development, financing, and market analysis of US renewable energy and infrastructure projects: solar, data centers, EV’s, energy storage, wind, carbon, and CCS.

Superior Cranes, Inc

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Superior Cranes, Inc. specializes in crane rental, rigging, and specialized hauling to service your complete industrial and commercial maintenance and contracting needs.

Our elaborate and growing list of repeat customers has been the key to our continued success. We look forward to the opportunity to serve your company in the near future.

ClearGen

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ClearGen, a portfolio company of funds managed by Blackstone Credit’s Sustainable Resources Group, is a leading provider of flexible funding options and consultative expertise in the clean energy sector. Its portfolio includes various projects in renewable energy generation, energy storage, resiliency services, waste-to-energy initiatives, energy efficiency, and green transportation. ClearGen is a comprehensive resource for mid and enterprise-level organizations for their clean energy capital needs. For more information, visit https://clear-gen.com/

Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc.

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Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc., based in Atlanta, Georgia, has been providing quality environmental consulting services to a diverse range of clients in the energy, transportation, federal government, and building sectors for over 30 years. Our team of environmental professionals includes numerous ecologists/biologists, archaeologists and historians, environmental scientists and planners, regulatory specialists, and other experts in air quality, noise, and community impact analysis. Edwards-Pitman’s staff has many years of experience addressing the varied and complex environmental compliance requirements for energy projects. We provide natural and cultural resource identification screenings and field surveys, state and federal environmental impact assessments, environmental permitting, environmental site assessments, enhanced due diligence evaluations, and environmental construction oversight. Our familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations enables us to anticipate challenges, expertly navigate regulatory compliance requirements, and develop solutions to keep energy projects on track and avoid costly project delays or disruptions.

Forvis Mazars, LLP

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Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network.

Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.

Mangum Economics

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Mangum Economics is a leader in providing comprehensive assessments of the economic and fiscal consequences of proposed development projects, policies, and other initiatives. The Mangum Team specializes in producing objective, defensible, and actionable quantitative economic research. Our priority is empowering our clients with the information needed to make strategic decisions in a variety of industries and environments. We know that one size does not fit all and have a well-earned reputation for working with clients on an individual basis, taking into consideration the unique requirements of their goals and objectives.

Few firms have the depth and breadth of experience that the Mangum Team has developed within the renewable energy space. To date, Mangum Economics has produced economic impact reports for solar, wind, energy storage, and hydro projects spanning twenty states with a combined total generation capacity of more than 23 GW.

The Megawatt Group

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The Megawatt Group connects forward-thinking, U.S.-based solar buyers with the top Tier-1 Module manufacturers in the world. Every day we put our resources, expertise and access to work for our clients. From helping EPCs streamline procurement to giving overseas manufacturers a foothold in the US market, we strive to help our partners – and the solar industry itself – thrive.

Pike Renewables

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Founded in 1945, Pike Corporation is the leading integrated provider of infrastructure services. We work with hundreds of investor-owned, cooperative and municipal utilities, as well as developers and independent power producer customers across the country. As the industry evolves, we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

Pike Renewables provides a one-stop shop for all distributed energy resources needs, including solar, energy storage, charging stations and integrated microgrids.

Power House Resources

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Power House Resources is a trusted provider of workforce solutions across the energy sector, with a focus on supporting the evolving needs of both traditional and renewable energy industries. We partner with leading companies to deliver customized staffing and project solutions that drive operational efficiency and success. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges in the energy space, we are committed to providing reliable, skilled talent and strategic support. Our flexible approach ensures we meet the diverse and dynamic demands of the energy market, helping businesses achieve their goals in a rapidly changing landscape.

Smarttrak

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Smarttrak AI emerges as a transformative innovator in the realm of sustainable energy, spearheading AI-driven innovations for solar farms. Our flagship platform, PowerOptix, seamlessly integrates advanced physics-based AI models with a sophisticated 3D Digital Twin, facilitating real-time performance monitoring, predictive maintenance, and precise energy forecasting. Complementing our software capabilities, Smarttrak offers robust hardware solutions designed for optimal sensor deployment and data collection, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of our analytics. By leveraging state-of-the-art drone integration and immersive VR/AR interfaces, Smarttrak empowers comprehensive solar farm management, maximizing operational efficiency and energy output. Our unwavering commitment to continuous innovation and excellence positions us at the forefront of AI integration within the renewable energy sector, ensuring that our clients benefit from the most advanced and effective solutions available.

SunEnergy1

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SunEnergy1 is a top U.S. solar developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar projects with over 1GW installed. The company has pioneered large-scale solar power on the East Coast for nearly a decade, developing numerous record-breaking solar projects in the region. SunEnergy1 is vertically integrated and controls all stages of development in-house, creating affordable, low risk, quality solar power for corporate, institutional, and utility partners. SunEnergy1 are leaders in transmission connected solar and have more interconnections available for customers on the east coast and beyond. For more information about SunEnergy1, please visit www.sunenergy1.com.

Total Wrecking Environmental

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Total Wrecking & Environmental specializes in power plant demolition and provides a full-service approach that guides plant owners through the entire process. With over 70 years of combined experience, we help with everything from engineering and budgeting to investment recovery and demolition. Our asset recovery services ensure maximum return by reclaiming valuable materials, while our environmental remediation efforts prioritize safety and regulatory compliance. We’ve proudly executed some of the nation’s largest demolition, remediation, and redevelopment projects, transforming old sites into greenfield-ready spaces for future development. In addition to power plants, we serve industries such as oil and gas refineries, chemical plants, paper and pulp mills, manufacturing, and industrial facilities, ensuring the highest standards of safety and precision on every project. Total Quality. Total Integrity. Total Safety.

Transect

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Transect enables renewable energy developers to thoroughly assess project sites in minutes. By aggregating an unparalleled array of data sources, developers gain immediate access to critical insights about environmental concerns, permit requirements, community sentiment, interconnection capacity and more. With Transect, developers can focus their resources on high-quality sites, avoid costly risks, and quickly and confidently move projects forward.

Advanced Power Alliance

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Conservative Energy Network

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CRS Center for Resource Solutions

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Center for Resource Solutions (“CRS”) is a California-based NGO with global impact. CRS brings forth expert responses to climate change issues with the speed and effectiveness necessary to provide real-time solutions. Its leadership through collaboration and environmental innovation builds policies and consumer-protection mechanisms in renewable energy, greenhouse gas reductions, and energy efficiency that foster healthy and sustained growth in national and international markets. For more information about CRS’s programs, visit www.resource-solutions.org.

E4 Carolinas

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N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC)

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The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center, at N.C. State University, advances a sustainable energy economy by educating, demonstrating and providing support for clean energy technologies, practices, and policies. It also administers the Database of Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE), a resource providing financial incentives and policies. The Center provides service to the businesses and citizens of North Carolina and beyond relating to the development and adoption of clean energy technologies. Through its programs and activities, the Center envisions and seeks to promote the development and use clean energy in ways that stimulate a sustainable economy while reducing dependence on foreign sources of energy, and mitigating the environmental impacts of fossil fuel use.

NC Sustainable Energy Association

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The NC Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) is​ a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization of individuals, businesses, government, and nonprofits interested in North Carolina's sustainable energy future. Our mission is to drive policy and market development to create clean energy jobs, economic opportunities and affordable energy that benefits all of North Carolina.

Southeastern Wind Coalition

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Southern Renewable Energy Association

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Virginia Renewable Energy Alliance (VA-REA)

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