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Energy Transactions
Overview
We partner with commercial, industrial, and government entities to plan and execute purchase and sale agreements for power, liquid fuel, natural gas, electric, and other energy commodity projects and facilities. We draft and negotiate long-term power purchase agreements to finance electric-generating facilities, negotiate bilateral wholesale and retail contracts, and counsel clients in connection with taxable and tax-exempt, rated and unrated, and registered and unregistered financings, credit enhancements, and tax credit structures. We also represent companies across the energy spectrum in corporate finance, public securities, mergers and acquisitions, project development, and joint venture transactions. We have pioneered efforts in the pooled origination, financing, and securitization of clean energy project portfolios and have a strong track record in the development, finance, and operations of smart grid and microgrid technologies. From traditional power sources to emerging clean technology, we deliver business-minded transactional counsel that is responsive to regulatory and market trends.
Insights & Events
Latest
Updates
August 2026
Federal Communications Commission Prohibits the Sale of Certain Foreign-Produced Power Inverters
Impacting construction projects where power inverters have not yet been delivered
4 min read
Updates
July 2026
UPDATE: Additional Changes to the Venezuela Sanctions Program Impacting the Energy, Minerals, Financial Services, and Aviation Sectors
OFAC continues to issue new general licenses authorizing new transactions and investment opportunities in Venezuela.
11 min read
Updates
July 2026
The Intel Report: Quarterly National Security Briefing — 2026 Q2
Key Regulatory Developments and Enforcement Actions Affect National Security Priorities, Risks, and Opportunities across Sectors
24 min read
News
June 2026
The Legal 500 United States 2026 Guide Recognizes Faegre Drinker Practices and Attorneys
2 min read
Updates
April 2026
US-Iran Conflict: Contractual Risks for Global Supply Chains
Consider Early Engagement with Counterparties to Clarify Positions and Potentially Avoid Escalation
7 min read
Updates
March 2026
Unpacking the Recent Changes to the Venezuela Sanctions Program
The New General Licenses May Warrant New Compliance Procedures
15 min read
News
June 2025
The Legal 500 United States 2025 Guide Recognizes Faegre Drinker Practices
2 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap
June 23, 2023
RNG Developer Roundtable - Webinar
Bank of American RNG Conference
1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap
December 08, 2021
Colorado Cleantech Industry Association’s Energy Connections Webinar series - Webinar
1 min read
Event Recap
June 24, 2019
Microgrids for Enhanced Resiliency – An In-Depth Conversation in a Workshop Setting
2 min read
Insights
Updates
August 2026
Federal Communications Commission Prohibits the Sale of Certain Foreign-Produced Power Inverters
Impacting construction projects where power inverters have not yet been delivered
4 min read
Updates
July 2026
UPDATE: Additional Changes to the Venezuela Sanctions Program Impacting the Energy, Minerals, Financial Services, and Aviation Sectors
OFAC continues to issue new general licenses authorizing new transactions and investment opportunities in Venezuela.
11 min read
Updates
July 2026
The Intel Report: Quarterly National Security Briefing — 2026 Q2
Key Regulatory Developments and Enforcement Actions Affect National Security Priorities, Risks, and Opportunities across Sectors
24 min read
Updates
April 2026
US-Iran Conflict: Contractual Risks for Global Supply Chains
Consider Early Engagement with Counterparties to Clarify Positions and Potentially Avoid Escalation
7 min read
Updates
March 2026
Unpacking the Recent Changes to the Venezuela Sanctions Program
The New General Licenses May Warrant New Compliance Procedures
15 min read
Updates
March 2026
With a Boom Comes Some Busts: Be Prepared for Increased Data Center Litigation
Prioritizing Diligence, Clarity in Agreements, and Readiness for Dispute Resolution
7 min read
Updates
October 2025
Power and Energy Trends Shaping the Data Center Industry
Proactive Legal and Advocacy Strategies Are Increasingly Critical
6 min read
Media Mentions
September 2025
Dan Coppel Discusses Sisk & Sons Acquisition of Farrans With Construction News
1 min read
Updates
May 2025
Government Focus on Oil Smuggling Schemes and Cartels Reinforces the Need for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) Programs
Incorporate Known Indicators of Fraud Into Compliance Efforts
9 min read
Updates
March 2025
EPA Rolls Back Regulations From Climate Change to ‘Waters of the United States’
PFAS and Superfund Do Not Make the List
4 min read
Events
Past Events
Speaking Engagement Recap
June 23, 2023
RNG Developer Roundtable - Webinar
Bank of American RNG Conference
1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap
December 08, 2021
Colorado Cleantech Industry Association’s Energy Connections Webinar series - Webinar
1 min read
Event Recap
June 24, 2019
Microgrids for Enhanced Resiliency – An In-Depth Conversation in a Workshop Setting
2 min read
News
News
June 2026
The Legal 500 United States 2026 Guide Recognizes Faegre Drinker Practices and Attorneys
2 min read
News
June 2025
The Legal 500 United States 2025 Guide Recognizes Faegre Drinker Practices
2 min read
News
October 2024
Faegre Drinker Advises Gevo in Proposed $210 Million Acquisition of Red Trail Energy Ethanol Production, Carbon Capture Assets
1 min read
News
June 2024
Faegre Drinker Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom 2025
1 min read
News
May 2024
Latin Lawyer Recognizes Faegre Drinker Finance and Restructuring Team in Annual ‘Deal of the Year’ Awards
1 min read
Press Release
May 2024
Faegre Drinker Philadelphia Office Bolstered by Addition of Environmental Partner Tom Duncan
2 min read
News
December 22, 2017
Christopher Berendt Quoted in Bloomberg BNA on Microgrids
1 min read
News
July 2012
Christopher Berendt Quoted in Environmental Finance
2 min read
Experience
Our Experience
Experience
Pineapple Energy Merges With Communications Systems Inc., Changes Name to Pineapple Holdings
Experience
On-Site Fueling Company Completes ESOP Transaction
Experience
North Sky Capital Invests in Renewable Natural Gas Project in California
Experience
General Electric Restructures, Expands Gas Turbine Joint Venture in Russia
Experience
Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility Issues $18M in Energy Efficiency Revenue Bonds
Experience
