Emerging Energy & Infrastructure

Legal Insight for the New Era of Energy Innovation

Federal

Litigation

Mineral Title Examination & Due Diligence

Environmental

Regulatory

Transactional & Corporate

As the energy industry rapidly evolves, so do the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern it. Challenges arise in regulatory compliance, siting, permitting, development, and connecting new energy sources to the grid. At Beatty & Wozniak we provide strategic legal counsel to the energy and infrastructure companies driving the next generation of energy solutions and innovation.

From solar, geothermal, and hydrogen, to modular nuclear and carbon sequestration, our attorneys offer strategic guidance across the entire project lifecycle including permitting, grid integration, and long-term regulatory compliance.

We specialize in navigating the complex intersections of energy policy, regulatory compliance, and permitting strategy to help our clients seize emerging opportunities and mitigate risk, keep projects on-track, and avoid costly delays and stranded investment.

With an exclusive focus on the energy sector, our team delivers the clarity, consistency, and commitment needed to ensure your project’s success — now and into the future.

Siting, Permitting, & Project Development

Innovative energy and infrastructure projects require a comprehensive strategy for land acquisition, permitting, and regulatory compliance across local, state, and federal jurisdictions. We help clients move complex projects from blueprint to build-out, with experience in:

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Acquiring surface access and rights-of-way

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Conducting title due diligence and real estate transactions

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Navigating local, state, and federal permitting processes

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Drafting and negotiating surface use agreements and leaseholds

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Resolving landowner disputes and addressing condemnation strategy

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Ensuring regulatory compliance

Our team has worked extensively with local, state, and federal agencies to secure the land access and permits needed for project development.

Transmission, Carbon Infrastructure, & Storage

We represent a broad range of energy generation and infrastructure clients and advise on:

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Electric transmission line siting and permitting

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Grid interconnection and utility commission strategies

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Carbon sequestration and storage (CSS) projects

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Land access and regulatory challenges related to pipeline development

Government Affairs & Legislative Strategy

The regulatory, policy, and political environments for emerging energy sources and infrastructure projects are fast-moving. We work with clients to shape law, engage local stakeholders, and secure support across all levels of government, including:

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Drafting legislation and preparing rulemaking comments

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Advising on permitting reforms and incentive programs

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Testifying before state and federal legislative bodies

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Coordinating with local government officials and citizen groups

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Building strategic coalitions for project support

Transactional Counsel

From land access agreements to early-stage financing to complex commercial agreements, we help clients structure the deals that make energy infrastructure possible. We advise on:

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Surface use and access agreements

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Master service agreements and supply chain contracts

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Regulatory compliance in emerging energy deal structures

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Power purchase and interconnection agreements

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Joint ventures and commercial partnerships

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Asset purchases and sales

Our attorneys combine technical knowledge with commercial pragmatism to help clients close deals that are bankable, scalable, and sustainable.

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