Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development

Demand has never been higher for onsite energy production, competitive energy procurement, renewable and alternative energy production, energy efficiency and sustainable development practices. Our team is comprised of attorneys who handle all aspects of these projects: energy regulation, utility interconnection, regulatory compliance, petitions to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), joint ventures and partnerships, site leasing and acquisition, construction, engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, operating and maintenance agreements, power purchase agreements (PPAs), insurance, and subsidies, tax issues (including incentives, credits, abatements and financial agreements), land use and approvals, permits and, if necessary, litigation and arbitration. 

We have specific experience with net-metered and grid supply solar energy, biomass combustion technology, renewable natural gas, and other alternative energy sources.

Firm Highlights

  • Podcasts
    Artful Donations: Exploring Museum Exchange
    In this episode of The Legal Canvas, host Caryn Keppler welcomes Robert Wainstein and Michael Darling, co-founders of Museum Exchange, the first digital platform dedicated to facilitating art donations to museums and nonprofit institutions across North America. Together, they explore how technology is transforming the way collectors, artists, estates, and cultural organizations connect through charitable giving. Robert and Michael explain the inspiration behind Museum Exchange, the challenges they set out to solve, and how the platform has grown into a network of more than 400 museums. They walk listeners through the donation process—from evaluating artwork and matching donors with institutions to handling logistics, documentation, and tax considerations. Along the way, they discuss the realities of museum collecting, why many donations are declined, and how thoughtful placements can help preserve artists' legacies while expanding access to important works of art. The conversation also explores Museum Exchange's work with living artists, artist estates, hospitals, universities, and smaller regional museums, as well as the launch of the Charis Foundation for the Arts, a nonprofit designed to steward significant collections before placing them with institutions that can best benefit from them. Robert and Michael conclude by sharing their vision for the future of charitable art transactions and how Museum Exchange is helping reshape philanthropy in the arts for generations to come.