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Clean Energy Counsel LLP
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Clean Energy Counsel LLP

USA 2026

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USA

Leading firm in USA 2026

Top figures

53

Lawyers

10

Partners

2014

Established Year

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Overview

Provided by Clean Energy Counsel LLP

Clean Energy Counsel is a boutique law firm of highly specialized attorneys in renewable energy finance who balance deep market expertise with practical commercial experience. As a mission-driven law firm solely focused on renewable energy, Clean Energy Counsel carries forward its unique model of advancing a sustainable future with sustainable legal practices. https://www.cleanenergycounsel.com/legal-updates/svlv5pvk0yrvdba7m4avedyu7q32hb

Industry sectors (11)

  • Solar
  • Energy Storage
  • Wind
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Sustainable Materials
  • EV Charging Infrastructure
  • Geothermal & Hydropower
  • Sustainable Infrastructure
  • Carbon Capture & Storage
  • Geothermal
  • Waste to Energy

Capabilities (7)

  • Project Development
  • Project Finance
  • Equity Investments & Joint Ventures
  • Project Acquisitions & Dispositions
  • REC Procurement & Sales
  • Real Estate
  • EPC

Key people

Provided by Clean Energy Counsel LLP

  • Kristen Berry

    Partner

  • Zach Crowley

    Partner

  • Jordan Dansby

    Partner

  • Brad DeJean

    Founding Partner

  • Shane Devins

    Partner

  • Sven Kaludzinski

    Managing Partner

  • Sandra Lee

    Partner

  • Marlena Schultz

    Managing Partner

  • Gary Stapleton

    Partner

  • Karleen Stern

    Managing Partner

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Work & experience

Provided by Clean Energy Counsel LLP

Clean Energy Counsel delivers efficient, practical legal solutions across the full clean energy project lifecycle — from development and permitting to finance, tax, and M&A. We specialize in solar, wind, and storage, representing developers, lenders, and investors. Our team combines deep sector knowledge with a lean, client-first approach, ensuring cost-effective closings and tailored advice. Recent work includes complex tax equity structures and multi-state project acquisitions.

Notable work

Provided by Clean Energy Counsel LLP

BayWa r.e. - JVR Energy Park Financing

2025Completed $416.0M San Diego, California

Served as lead transaction counsel to BayWa r.e. Americas on financing the JVR Energy Park.

Dioxycle - Multi-Year Offtake Agreement with L'Oréal

2026Completed

Represented Carbon-to-Chemicals Pioneer Dioxycle in Landmark Multi-Year Offtake Agreement with L'Oréal

Advantage Capital - Dimension Energy Community Solar Financing

2025Completed $412.0M

Advised Advantage Capital on $412 Million Community Solar Financing with Dimension Energy.

Ranked Offices at Clean Energy Counsel LLP

Provided by Clean Energy Counsel LLP

USA - Head office

California

1 Sansome Street Suite 3500, San Francisco, California, USA, San Francisco

Ranked Departments at Clean Energy Counsel LLP (2)

USA - Nationwide

Ranked Individuals at Clean Energy Counsel LLP (2)

USA - Nationwide

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    Zach Crowley

    Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional

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    Zach Crowley

    Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy

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Top figures

53

Lawyers

10

Partners

2014

Established Year

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