Overview

White Brenner LLP attorneys have broad expertise in the energy sector. The firm’s experience includes various phases of combustion and renewable generation development, such as siting and permitting, as well as power purchase agreements and financing. White Brenner LLP’s siting experience includes solar, wind, and biomass projects requiring approvals from local, state and federal agencies. Some examples of projects the firm has done are as follows:

• Assisted a global telecom company convert their cell tower backups from the battery to fuel cells.
• Obtained sales tax exclusions for a solar panel manufacturer.
• Drafted various agreements for energy companies related to the sale and installation of renewable energy systems.
• Obtained permits to repower peaking power plants.
• Obtained grants and government contracts for biofuel companies.
• Obtained securities permits for green energy companies raising funds on the internet.
• Represented three IOUs in court in a dispute over the early release of their proprietary cost forecasts by a government agency.

White Brenner LLP advises clients on the development of renewable energy projects such as hydroelectric, solar, wind and biomass from site acquisition to resource management and local, state and federal approvals.

The firm practices before the California Energy Commission, the California Public Utilities Commission, the California Independent System Operator and California Energy Resources Scheduling (CERS).