Energy Law

Flaster Greenberg’s Energy Law team advises developers, investors, utilities, and businesses throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York, on the full lifecycle of traditional and renewable energy projects.

With deep experience in oil and gas, solar and wind, and sustainable development, we help clients finance, structure, permit, and build energy projects, while navigating evolving federal, state, and local regulations.  We also assist with clients as they litigate proposed utility tariff schedules that can influence energy projects.

In addition, Flaster Greenberg’s attorneys provide intellectual property counseling pertaining to energy related products and projects, including obtaining and protecting intellectual property assets.

From solar development and land use approvals to power purchase agreements and project financing, we deliver strategic, business-focused counsel that moves projects forward.

Why Clients Choose Flaster Greenberg

• Substantial experience in the solar energy markets in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York Integrated capabilities in environmental, land use, real estate, tax, and corporate law
• Consistent success in utility energy rate litigation
• Experience with project finance, tax credits, and government incentives
• Proven success in complex energy transactions and development projects, including development agreements, paid up oil and gas deed polls, water supply and offtake agreements, pooling arrangements and other matters.

Core Energy Law Services

Project Development & Structuring

We guide clients from energy project concept through completion.

• Entity formation and project structuring
• Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Land use and permitting of energy projects
• Analysis of needs for energy projects (water rights, frac sand mining, hydraulic fracturing
• Site control and project development strategy
• Risk analysis across regulatory, tax, and financing considerations

Energy Project Finance & Incentives

We structure and secure financing for renewable and infrastructure projects.

• Equity, venture capital, and private investment
• Senior and mezzanine debt financing
• Federal and state tax credits and incentives
• Government grants, guarantees, and subsidy programs
• Financial modeling support and risk allocation

Regulatory, Permitting & Compliance

We navigate complex federal, state, and local energy regulations, with extensive experience addressing Pennsylvania’s regulatory requirements, as well as those in New Jersey and New York.

• Permitting and approvals (PADEP, NJDEP, NYDEC, EPA, local agencies)
• Energy facility siting and compliance
• Land use and zoning approvals
• Government relations and regulatory strategy

Power Purchase Agreements & Energy Transactions

We negotiate and structure critical commercial agreements.

• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
• Energy sales and procurement agreements
• Transmission and distribution arrangements
• Licensing and operational agreements

Construction & Project Execution

We support energy infrastructure development at every stage.

• EPC and construction contract negotiation
• Risk allocation and project documentation
• Construction disputes, mediation, and arbitration

Renewable Energy & Clean Technology

We represent clients across the clean energy sector, including:

• Solar and photovoltaic (PV) systems.
• Wind energy and wind arrays.

New Jersey Energy Law

New Jersey remains one of the most advanced renewable energy markets in the United States, particularly in solar energy development. Clear regulatory frameworks, incentive programs, and strong state policy make it a prime location for energy investment.

Flaster Greenberg’s attorneys based in Cherry Hill, Northfield, and Princeton, NJ and serving the Philadelphia metro area bring deep, practical knowledge of:

• New Jersey solar programs and incentives.
• NJDEP and municipal approval processes.
• Regional transmission and infrastructure considerations.
• Multi-state regulatory compliance throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

Proven Energy & Natural Resources Experience

• Obtained land use and zoning permits for numerous 3 MW solar projects
• Represented solar developer in litigation with partner in the construction of a 2 MW solar project
• Negotiated numerous EPC contracts and financing agreements for solar project developments
• Represented solar developers with 80+ MW under contract/LOI
• Regularly represent landowners and solar developers in connection with the development of solar arrays, including contracting/leasing, permitting, interconnection, etc.
• Represented landowners in Marcellus Shale development leases
• Represented water and sand companies when contracting with natural gas developers
• Obtained permits for natural gas operations