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Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton

Energy & Natural Resources

USA Guide 2026 : North Carolina


Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton

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Kilpatrick Townsend’s Energy Team in North Carolina brings together a balance of real estate, corporate, environmental, litigation, and regulatory experience. Our team has worked on complex ground-breaking matters. For example, we were the leader in representing developers in the new Green Source Advantage Program allowing direct corporate purchase of renewable energy in North Carolina and South Carolina. In another instance, where few merchant solar plants have been constructed in North Carolina, we helped a client navigate the proceedings  which raised new and complex questions regarding the process for interconnecting generators to the grid. We have also represented solar developers in connection with substantial lawsuits relating to EPC work and defects.

Our clients include corporate or institutional energy consumers, developers, vendors, producers, generators, investors, lenders, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers. Kilpatrick Townsend helps clients build value and acquire a competitive edge. We have successfully assisted hundreds of clients build, operate, and profit from projects. We provide impeccable service from the first steps to post-closing of a project’s lifecycle.

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Energy & Natural Resources - North Carolina

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton has a distinguished team with extensive experience advising clients who develop and finance projects including hydroelectric, renewable and energy storage operations. Known for providing counsel on a range of regulatory and compliance issues regarding solar, wind, biomass and chemical-related proceedings. Also offers assistance with all aspects of complex energy and natural resources activity, such as the purchase and sale of assets, and the negotiation of complex contracts.

Work Highlights

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  • Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton represented Linea Energy, an energy developer startup, in connection with regulatory, real estate and due diligence matters concerning the acquisition of a photovoltaic solar generating facility.

Strengths

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  • One of the department’s greatest strengths is its deep and practical understanding of the policy and regulatory landscape in North Carolina. The team has a nuanced grasp of how state-level policy is developed, interpreted, and implemented.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Benjamin Smith
    Band 2Benjamin Smith

    Benjamin Smith

    Benjamin Smith leverages his experience as former assistant general counsel to the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association to advise renewables clients on a range regulatory and policy mandates.

    • Ben is a very good lawyer who is very responsive.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA
  • Band 2John C Livingston
    Band 2John C Livingston

    John C Livingston

    John Livingston is recognized for his expertise in renewable energy project development. He handles permitting proceedings and asset sales, among other matters.

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