Jim Goettsch is a mergers and acquisitions and finance partner in the firm’s Power practice group, and has worked with clients in the power sector for over 25 years. Jim has led the acquisition of more than 25 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects, and over US$5 billion in construction loan and tax equity financings, including the structuring of several of the first tax equity transactions undertaken by state-regulated public utilities. Jim also has structured and negotiated energy hedges and both physical and virtual power purchase arrangements.
In the renewable power sector, Jim has assisted clients in the acquisition of more than 25 utility-scale wind and solar projects that are now in commercial operation. He has led over US$5 billion in construction loan and tax equity financings, and helped structure several of the first tax equity transactions undertaken by subsidiaries of regulated public utilities. Drawing upon earlier experience in energy trading, Jim also has structured and negotiated energy hedges, as well as both physical and virtual power purchase arrangements for renewable energy facilities.
As the energy transition has accelerated, Jim has represented sustainability-focused special purpose acquisition companies in their initial public offerings and business combinations, including with an electric vehicle manufacturer and an autonomous trucking software company. He also has represented clients in the purchase or sale of significant electric, gas, and water utilities in 15 states across the country, and has significant experience with acquisitions and joint ventures involving major natural gas and related infrastructure.
