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Provided by Adam Cote
Adam Cote is the Leader of the Energy Practice Group and a member of Drummond Woodsum Strategic Consulting. Adam has nearly 20 years of experience serving the legal needs of clients in renewable energy matters, with a focus on renewable energy development, the wholesale purchase of electricity, the development of renewable energy credit policies, renewable portfolio standards, energy storage, demand response, and non-transmission alternative technologies. A former renewable energy business owner, Adam brings a sophisticated understanding of the business dynamics of the industry to his legal practice.
Adam combines substantial knowledge of public policy, organizational development, law and regulation with deft political handling to deliver tremendous value to his clients. Adam regularly advises a cross-section of businesses, regulated utilities, landowners, municipalities, school districts, and trade associations on strategic goals such as navigating a complex legal issue, passing a law, or initiating and closing a deal.
-Colby College Alumni Council
Member, 2016-present
-Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Association (MRRA), 2009-2011
-Maine Veteran’s Housing Coalition
Board Member, 2007-2010
-U.S. Small Business Administration
Regional Advisory Committee Member, 2005-2009
-Sanford School Committee
Board Member, 2011-2013
What We Can Expect from the Federal Government to Address Climate Change and Energy Independence, Maine Policy Review 17.2, 46-50 (2008).
Adam Cote’s extensive experience includes representing:
-A consortium of Maine businesses, municipalities, colleges and school districts in negotiating net energy billing credit agreements for several large-scale solar developments throughout the State.
-Several environmental organizations, businesses and Maine ratepayers opposed to the construction of a large-scale transmission corridor project.
-Several Maine towns and school districts in negotiating solar development projects on their landfills or other properties.
-A leading Maine non-profit in developing a solar array on their property.
-A large renewable energy developer in negotiating power purchase agreements with purchasers of electricity
University of Maine School of Law
J.D.
2001
Colby College
B.A.
1995
Distinguished Alumnus Award
Colby College
Distinguished American Award
National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame
Champion of Change
White House
-Maine
Provided by Chambers
Adam Cote is head of the firm's energy and utilities team and regularly assists clients with solar, thermal and other renewables-related work.
Provided by Chambers
Adam is an excellent fit with out needs and is doing great work.
Adam is an excellent fit with out needs and is doing great work.