Clark Hill advises data center operators, advanced manufacturers, logistics providers, and other large commercial and industrial energy users on securing reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy and infrastructure solutions. As energy demand grows and grid constraints intensify, these clients face unique legal, regulatory, and operational challenges that require integrated and forward-looking counsel.
The firm supports clients in developing and implementing energy strategies that balance reliability, cost control, sustainability objectives, and regulatory compliance. Clark Hill’s experience spans utility-scale power procurement, on-site generation, infrastructure development, and negotiations with utilities and regulators across multiple jurisdictions.
Our capabilities include:
- Energy procurement and supply agreements, including long-term power purchase agreements and structured energy products
- Utility negotiations, rate design, and service agreements
- On-site and behind-the-meter generation, microgrids, and energy storage
- Infrastructure development supporting data centers and industrial campuses
- Grid interconnection, reliability planning, and capacity management
- Regulatory compliance and risk management for large energy users
Clark Hill also advises clients on integrating renewable energy and decarbonization initiatives into mission-critical operations without compromising uptime or performance. This includes structuring on-site and off-site clean energy solutions, evaluating emerging technologies, and navigating evolving regulatory and incentive frameworks.
By combining energy regulatory, transactional, real estate, and infrastructure experience, Clark Hill delivers practical legal solutions tailored to the operational realities of data-intensive and energy-intensive businesses. The firm’s collaborative approach helps clients future-proof facilities, manage growth, and maintain operational resilience in an increasingly complex energy landscape.
