Alternative Energy

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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 ten 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 hosts ACORE
Seminars in Houston,
Austin, Washington, D.C.
and Minneapolis
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
- Recognized as a leading firm in the Power Projects in the U.S. (Chambers Global 2010)
- Recognized as a leading firm in Project Finance in North America, Latin America and Asia-Pacific (IFLR1000 2010)
- Recognized as a leading firm in the category of Projects and Energy in North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East (Chambers Global 2010)
- Recognized as a leading firm in Tax: Corporate and Finance in the U.S. (Chambers USA 2009)
- For the eighth year in a row, recognized as one of the top 20 law firms serving corporate America (Corporate Board Member, 2nd Quarter 2009)
- Recognized as a leading firm in Intellectual Property (Chambers USA 2009)
- 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
- Assisted the sponsor of a series of windparks totaling 400 megawatts, which was then awarded the 2008 North American Renewables Deal of the Year (Euromoney/Project Finance Magazine 2008)
- Assisted the sponsor of a series of windparks totaling 400 megawatts, which was then awarded the 2007 Renewables Deal of the Year. (Infrastructure Journal 2008)
When You Think ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, Think Fulbright.TM



