Exclusively Practicing New York Energy And Utility Law Since 1983
For over four decades, Read and Laniado, LLP, has guided clients through the process of permitting and operating New York generation, transmission, storage facilities, as well as alternative fuel development and uses. The experience and focus of its attorneys enables tailored, relevant, cost-effective and efficient representation of its clients.
Tested Counsel For Changing Times
The landscape of the New York energy industry is rapidly changing. As the need for renewable energy, storage, alternative fuels such as hydrogen, and transmission facilities grows to meet New York State clean energy goals, so do the opportunities and challenges for developers, investors and governments.
While economic forces and regulatory frameworks evolve, the need for tested legal counsel remains constant. Since 1983, Read and Laniado, LLP, has distinguished itself through its singular focus on New York energy and utility law. From its Albany office – where the critical State agencies are located and the New York Independent System Operators is located directly across the Hudson River – its attorneys support the development of transmission, energy storage, renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, and alternate fuel sources such as hydrogen across the State of New York. Their comprehensive counsel reaches from a project’s inception to its continuous compliance with shifting green energy laws.
Read and Laniado, LLP, attorneys, by their laser focus on New York energy law and their geographic proximity to the government agencies that administer said laws and policies, are uniquely positioned to provide insightful, spot-on, and cost-effective legal services.
Analyzing Wide-Ranging Matters With Focused Knowledge
Read and Laniado, LLP, represents a variety of energy market participants through a full range of planning, development, and regulatory matters. The Firm’s clients include the developers of utility-scale renewable energy projects and community-distributed generation projects; transmission line projects, including marine cables serving offshore wind projects; energy storage facilities; wholesale electric generators; energy service companies; lenders and borrowers; industrial development authorities; water companies; and municipal gas and electric departments. Read and Laniado, LLP, provides these clients with proactive guidance and represents them before New York State departments and commissions, the NYISO, federal agencies, municipal zoning and planning boards, and State and federal courts.
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Cultivated Insight, Driving Effective Solutions
The lawyers at Read and Laniado, LLP, draw on over 40 years of experience practicing renewable energy law in the heart of New York’s regulatory ecosystem. From their Albany office, they meet directly with clients, lawmakers and regulatory officials – providing accessible, responsive service that is continuously informed by proposed or ongoing developments in energy law.
While strong lines of communication with clients enable the firm’s attorneys to adapt their counsel to each matter’s unique needs, the attorneys’ integration into New York’s regulatory environment ensures this counsel anticipates and adapts to changes in the structure or implementation of state energy laws. These robust connections – between clients and firm, and between firm and legal-regulatory bodies – enable efficiency and effectiveness.