Energy

Powering full-featured service

In today's environment of changing regulations, quickly advancing technology, and increasing governmental oversight, clients need representation that addresses the full scope of legal, political and business challenges facing their industry. Brownstein has the expertise and experience to help energy clients thrive in this environment. Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive representation to utilities, manufacturers, energy companies and investors throughout the West.

We have extensive experience with regulatory matters and commercial transactions related to the purchase, sale and transmission of all types of energy, including nuclear and renewable energy, as well as climate change and carbon sequestration. Our team focuses on all aspects of the industry and is experienced in dealing with the variety of legal issues that arise, including engineering and construction, permitting, negotiating contracts and power purchase agreements, and litigation. Our lawyers also have ample experience addressing the full range of land use, environmental and permitting issues, arising under federal and state law, the Endangered Species Act, NEPA, tribal law, and the Federal Power Act.

Our energy team has on the legislative front worked with many of the worlds largest energy producers involving all aspects of the traditional oil and gas industry, biofuels, alternative energy and power. Members of our Group have worked for Congress and for federal and state agencies, including Congressional energy committees, the Departments of Energy and Interior, the Department of Justice, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Colorado State Attorney General's office. We bring this knowledge and access to bear on all of our clients' behalf.

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