Faegre & Benson represents a broad range of companies operating in the "new energy economy," including energy companies, clean technology companies and companies working to address climate change and sustainability issues.

We offer comprehensive legal solutions to our clients in the following areas of practice:

New Energy. Our new energy team addresses the needs of leading traditional and renewable energy companies, providing counsel regarding environmental and natural resources; real estate and land use; eminent domain and corridor acquisition; corporate governance; capital raising; commercial transactions; construction contracts, regulations and liability issues; intellectual property protection; and dispute resolution, including litigation of commercial, construction, energy, environmental and federal land claims. We counsel clients in a range of sectors: utilities, oil, gas, electric transmission, biofuels, wind, solar and geothermal.

Clean Technology. Lawyers in our clean technology practice address the unique legal needs of companies operating in the clean technology sector. We take pride in collaborating with clients whose business it is to increase energy efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate the environmental impact of energy development, population growth and industrial practices.

Climate. Our climate change team addresses regulatory compliance matters, climate-related litigation claims and climate-related corporate governance and securities disclosure issues. In addition to advising clients on potential litigation risks stemming from climate-related claims, we counsel clients on new EPA greenhouse gas emission reporting rules and potential regulations stemming from the agency's "endangerment" finding. Our attorneys also provide strategic counsel to assist clients in the transition to the "new energy economy."