Renewables

With steady growth in demand forecasted for the next decades, renewable energy will represent a fundamental shift in the energy sector. The explosion of new technologies offering low-cost and sustainable options to traditional energy sources brings unprecedented opportunities, as well as challenges and risks. Sound and knowledgeable legal advice is critical to navigate this ever-evolving industry.

Smart solutions tailored to your unique needs.

Our environmental and regulatory lawyers are on the cutting edge of renewable technologies, including biofuel, biomass, carbon capture and storage, geothermal, hydroelectric, landfill gas, solar, waste energy, and wind. We have the focus to help our clients skillfully navigate the complex laws and regulations involved in the renewables sector in both Alberta and the North.

Each of our clients is unique, with individual needs and challenges that require a broad range of experience. Our environmental and regulatory lawyers can call upon other lawyers in our tight-knit firm for focused guidance and support to help our clients reach their business goals. We are trusted advisors to developers, sponsors, financiers, regulatory bodies, and other players in the renewable energy sector.

Recognized in renewable project development.

Our environmental and regulatory team brings smart and creative business and legal solutions to project development and management. We are hands-on and responsive during every step of the process, including project financing, site acquisition and control, procurement and construction, equipment supply, operation and maintenance, resource licensing and supply agreements, transmission and interconnection agreements, partnership structures, planning, permitting, leasing, ownership, and joint ventures.

We are trusted advisors who offer strategic guidance in areas that include:

• Environmental law
• Energy trading
• Regulatory advice and representation in permitting and environmental assessments
• Indigenous matters
• Policy advice
• Tax law
• Development and commercialization
• Tendering and procurement
• Project development
• Power purchase agreements
• Acquisition and divestiture of assets

Our lawyers are highly regarded in the renewable energy sector. Whatever your project, you can turn to us for clear and concise solutions in this exciting area of the energy sector.

Contact us today. We’re always ready to help.