Adam Cote

Practice Areas

Adam Cote is the Leader of the Energy Practice Group and a member of Drummond Woodsum Strategic Consulting. Adam has nearly 20 years of experience serving the legal needs of clients in renewable energy matters, with a focus on renewable energy development, the wholesale purchase of electricity, the development of renewable energy credit policies, renewable portfolio standards, energy storage, demand response, and non-transmission alternative technologies. A former renewable energy business owner, Adam brings a sophisticated understanding of the business dynamics of the industry to his legal practice.

Adam combines substantial knowledge of public policy, organizational development, law and regulation with deft political handling to deliver tremendous value to his clients. Adam regularly advises a cross-section of businesses, regulated utilities, landowners, municipalities, school districts, and trade associations on strategic goals such as navigating a complex legal issue, passing a law, or initiating and closing a deal.

Experience

Adam is also deeply committed to serving his country. He proudly served as a member of the Maine Army National Guard for twenty years and was deployed to Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He is a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Action Badge, along with numerous other awards and distinctions.

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