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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.

Chambers Review

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Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market - New York

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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

  • Phillips Lytle LLP represented Acadia Energy in its development of solar energy and microgrid projects across New York State.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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

Dave is the consummate advisor. He is deeply ingrained in the regulatory structure of New York, and he is able to blend that with his strong commercial skills to give valuable advice.

Thomas F. Puchner
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Thomas F. Puchner
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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.

Thomas is a great resource.

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Energy: State Regulatory & Wholesale Electric Market

David P Flynn
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David P Flynn
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Thomas F. Puchner
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Thomas F. Puchner
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