Innovative Successful Solutions Crafted at the Intersection of Business and Public Policy

Client Insight Matters

Innovative Successful Solutions Crafted at the Intersection of Business and Public Policy

Relations

Since our founding, RYP has recognized the significance of the interaction between business and government, as well as the relationships between regulators and those industries that are regulated.  Our professionals, many of whom have state and federal government experience, understand these complexities and how to balance regulatory concerns and policy considerations with fundamental business practices. Our success comes from the recognition of these key principles and our ability to fashion outcomes for our clients that acknowledge the importance of this balance.

Advocacy

Our professionals have the depth of experience with the court system, governmental agencies and the legislature to advocate for our clients. We evaluate carefully each client matter to determine the most suitable branch of government in which to advocate for our client’s needs in the most efficient manner. When litigation is necessary, RYP’s trial attorneys have brought thousands of disputes to successful resolution in the state and federal courts in New England covering a diverse range of matters for businesses and individuals. 

Policy

Representation of our clients includes our understanding of, and participation in, the development of sound legal policy. Our professionals often work collaboratively with government agencies, the legislature, trade associations, and various commissions and working groups to formulate favorable legislation, regulations, and administrative practices to balance the needs of the business community with the effective functioning of state government. This key component of our firm’s history adds depth to our legal representation of our clients and maintains our valued position in the legal field.

Client Insight Matters

Why Insight Matters

Largest Battery Storage Project in New England Is Operational

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on February 11, 2026, to celebrate the operational status of the Cross Town battery energy storage project in Gorham, Maine, which began commercial operation in late 2025. Cross Town is owned and operated by an affiliate of Plus Power LLC and is the largest battery storage project in New England (capacity of 175 MW, 350 MWh). Battery storage projects are expected to contribute significantly to making the supply of electricity more reliable and less expensive for New England residents, especially during summer and winter peak demand. Rath Young and Pignatelli’s Energy Practice Group supported the financing for Cross Town, serving as local counsel to

Tax Equity Financing Closes for Largest Solar Project in New York

Rath Young and Pignatelli’s Energy Practice Group supported the recent financial closing for the Cider Solar project being developed by an affiliate of Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC in Genesee County, New York. Rath Young served as local counsel to the lenders and tax equity investors for the project. The project is currently in construction, with commercial operation anticipated in late 2026. Once completed, Cider Solar is expected to be the largest solar project in New York (capacity of 500 MWac, 674 MWdc). Rath Young’s team representing the financial parties included Chuck Willing, Maria Law, Grayson Shephard, Eric Asquith and Claudia Prendergast. For more information about the Cider Solar project,

Rath, Young and Pignatelli, P.C. is pleased to announce the new addition to our Shareholder team

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