William H. Holmes - Portland, Oregon - Lawyer

Overview

Firm

K&L Gates

Years In Practice

Phone Number (503) 228-3200

William Holmes is a partner in the Portland office of K&L Gates. He focuses his practice in the area of energy and infrastructure projects and transactions with an emphasis on wind energy, solar energy, hydroelectric power, geothermal, biomass, natural gas, carbon offsets, and energy storage. His experience extends into corporate transactions, water law, and real estate law. Bill also advises clients in negotiating major power purchase agreements, acquisition and sale of energy projects, EPC agreements, O&M agreements, fuel supply, and energy project development agreements.

Professional Background

Prior to joining K&L Gates, Mr. Holmes was a partner in the Portland office of Stoel Rives LLP.

Speaking Engagements

Presenter, “Corporate Energy Sourcing from Off-Site Renewable Energy Projects,” Webinar, July 7, 2015
Presenter, “Storage and Solar: the Intertwining of Technical and Legal Innovations”, American Bar Association, Section of Environment Energy, and Resource, GPS and RADER Committee (2014)
Moderator, “Exploring Business Opportunities: Paying Your Bills with Energy Storage,” Energy Storage Association 24th Annual Conference (2014)
Presenter, “Long-Term PPAs for Energy Storage,” Energy Storage Association 24th Annual Conference (2014)
Panelist, “Energy Storage – What Will it Take?: Recent Developments in US Energy Storage Law and Policy,” 2014 Oregon Future Energy Conference, April 22, 2014
Moderator, “Current Storage Technologies Panel,” 2014 University of Texas Renewable Energy law Conference, January 28, 2014
Presenter, “Future of Hydroelectric Generation in the Pacific Northwest: Provisions of the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013,” 19th Annual Conference on Buying & Selling Electric Power in the West, January 13, 2014
Panelist, “Legal and Regulatory Perspectives on Energy Storage,” Hydrovision International, 2013, Denver, Colorado, July 24, 2013
Panelist, “Valuing Hydro in Today’s Energy Markets,” National Hydropower Association Annual Conference, Washington, DC, April 22-24, 2013
Moderator, “Storage Sector Update,” Future Energy Conference, Portland, Oregon, April 16-17, 2013
Summit Chairman, 6th Annual Storage Week, 2012, Austin, Texas, April 3-4, 2013
Moderator, “Storage Policy in Texas: Comparison with California,” 2013 University of Texas Renewable Energy Institute, Austin, Texas, January 29-30, 2013
Presenter, “Future of Hydroelectric Generation in the Pacific Northwest,” 18th Annual Conference on Buying & Selling Electric Power in the West, January 18, 2013
Presenter, “Understanding Power Purchase Agreement Contracting with DoD,” 2nd Defense renewable Energy & Military Microgrids, Washington, DC, Nov. 28-30, 2012
Moderator, "Energy Storage for the Grid: Watchful Waiting or Perfect Storm," MIT Enterprise Forum Northwest, Seattle, Washington, May 8, 2012
Moderator, "Integration, Reliability, Operational and Regulatory Issues for Renewables," Wind, Solar and Storage CLE, Austin, Texas, Feb. 15, 2012
Presenter, "Transmission & Grid Integration", The Renewable Energy Technology Conference & Exhibition, Washington DC, Sept. 22, 2011
Summit Chairman and Moderator, "Developing and Financing Pumped Hydro Projects," Storage Week, 2011, San Diego, California, July 13, 2011

Awards

Lawyer of the Year recognition for William H. Holmes

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Energy Law, Portland, OR (2019)

Energy Regulatory Law, Portland, OR (2018)

Energy Law, Portland, OR (2017)

Energy Law, Portland, OR (2011)

Named the Best Lawyers® 2017 Energy Law "Lawyer of the Year" for Portland, OR
Named the Best Lawyers® 2011 Energy Law "Lawyer of the Year" for Portland, OR
Listed in Best Lawyers in America® (currently: Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law, Environmental Law ), 2007-2017
Recipient of the inaugural Champion Award, Women of Wind Energy, 2012
Selected as a "Leader in the Field" by Chambers Global (Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy - USA), 2011

Contact Details and Office Locations

Office: (503) 228-3200

One Southwest Columbia Street, Suite 1900
Portland, Oregon 97258

Portland, Oregon 97258

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