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