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Phillips Lytle LLP

Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market

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Phillips Lytle LLP

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Phillips Lytle's energy practice provides cutting edge expertise to a wide range of developers, owners, utilities, pipeline and transmission companies, retail energy suppliers and financial partners involved in renewable and other energy projects across New York State and beyond. Our extensive experience and knowledge allows us to complete projects on time and within budget. Our areas of energy expertise include: siting (including New York’s Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission), zoning and environmental reviews; solar, wind and energy storage projects; brownfield and landfill renewable energy projects; Public Service Commission and regulatory compliance; incentives; PILOTs, bonds and public finance; incentives, power purchase agreements; solar leases; microgrids; hydropower; SMR/nuclear, hydrogen; retail energy industry/ESCO enforcement and investigations; litigation and dispute resolution. In addition, Phillips Lytle's Energy Consulting Services is led by an industry veteran and assists clients in shaping and navigating the complex policies and regulations surrounding the energy industry.

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Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market - New York

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Phillips Lytle LLP is a full-service firm with a notable presence in the energy space. Able to guide clients through proceedings before the New York Public Service Commission. Particularly notable for its representation of renewable energy clients, regularly advising on permitting proceedings for renewable power projects as well as advocating on behalf of sector groups.

Work Highlights

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  • Phillips Lytle LLP has defended Digihost Technology in an Article 78 proceeding, related to implications that have arisen from the New York Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Strengths

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  • Phillips Lytle stands out for its industry knowledge across a wide variety of topics, as well as having the right people and experience.

    Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market respondentUSA
  • We are really happy with the work and the relationship with the firm. We believe they have a thoughtful approach to solving very complex legal matters in a specialised sector.

    Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2David P Flynn
    Band 2David P Flynn

    David P Flynn

    David Flynn is co-leader of the firm's energy and renewables team. He has notable experience representing clients before state regulatory bodies.

    • David Flynn is a very intelligent and bright person who is always giving us an advantage when looking at commercial agreements.

      Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market respondentUSA
  • Band 2Thomas F. Puchner
    Band 2Thomas F. Puchner

    Thomas F. Puchner

    Thomas Puchner handles permitting and siting matters for energy projects and advises on general regulatory compliance. He regularly appears before the PSC on behalf of clients facing enforcement action.

Ranked Individuals at Phillips Lytle LLP (2)

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    David P Flynn

    Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market

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    Thomas F. Puchner

    Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market

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