Ushering in the Next Generation of Clean Energy
Hydrogen is a critical piece in enabling a renewable energy economy. However, regulatory hurdles, combined with complex zoning rules, tax incentives and more, require that hydrogen energy companies partner with a law firm that not only has deep experience in this space but is also closely connected to lawmakers and regulators at the state and federal level. Buchanan’s multi-disciplinary team of expert attorneys and government relations professionals is the go-to advisor for clients across the hydrogen industry, including those that will be directly and indirectly working on and around Hydrogen Hubs. Our knowledge of the specific challenges that companies face and the varied rules and regulations at the individual state level allow us to help clients navigate this rapidly evolving world.
Assisting Clients Through a Wide Range of Hydrogen Energy Matters
Our expert team can assist hydrogen companies with:
- Transactions & Project Financing – We support hydrogen clients throughout the lifecycle of a deal from project development and site acquisition to permitting, real estate agreements, and financing. We have also helped hydrogen clients manage a variety of transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions of equity interests and assets, spin-offs, partnerships and joint ventures. Our ability to anticipate and head off challenges helps ensure you always get the best terms.
- Tax Incentives, Credits and Strategy – Our tax lawyers have significant experience helping hydrogen clients navigate unique issues related to renewable energy, including tax credits, carbon offset programs, tax equity financing, state renewable energy tax credits and more.
- Real Estate, Land Use and Zoning – Our attorneys have assisted companies looking to secure land rights permits and manage zoning regulations in a variety of states and in both urban and rural areas. We help clients obtain the necessary approvals and permits from federal and state environmental agencies and can also representing you in compliance with the Endangered Species Act and other environmental regulations as needed.
- Public Utility and Grid Interconnection – Hydrogen has had a quick ascension in recent years, and to fully take advantage of its potential and enable a successful project, it requires working with those who understand the complex public utility legal landscape and how to connect to the electrical grid. Buchanan’s experience in this realm has helped countless renewable energy clients bring their power to the people.
- Government Relations – Having connections with local, state and federal lawmakers not only keeps clients informed on what laws and regulations are coming down the pipeline, but our relationships ensure our hydrogen clients have a say in what that legislation looks like. Our renewable energy expertise has also helped us develop close contacts with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state regulators. Additionally, our team can support you through government grant applications that can power your next project.
- Litigation – Litigation is an unfortunate reality of working in such a fast-growing and highly regulated industry. Our energy litigators are accomplished trial attorneys who will fervently fight for your interests and aren’t afraid to take cases to trial to get our clients the best possible outcome.
Our Hydrogen Experience
Hydrogen may be a relatively new energy source, but we have been working with companies across the space since Day 1 to bring their projects from initial conception to working reality. When two Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs were selected to be located in our firm’s Mid-Atlantic and Appalachian home base, we were immediately called into action. We have been actively working with government and industry leaders so our region is prepared to realize the benefits of this new evolution of the energy landscape. Further, our experience also includes assisting an entity seeking to repurpose former coal and nuclear generating station sites for the production of hydrogen.