Partner
Boston
Email: rkanoff@murthalaw.com
Phone: 617-457-4010
Fax: 617-482-3868
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Richard A. Kanoff

Mr. Kanoff co-chairs the Energy Practice Group and focuses on energy, renewable and clean technology law and regulatory policy and litigation. He has advised numerous emerging and established public companies in energy markets including clean coal and other fossil fuel-related generation, bio-fuels, biomass, energy and demand management, smart grid, solar, wind, fuel cells and other distributed generation technologies. Mr. Kanoff assists clients in managing complex legal issues associated with developing, permitting and operating energy facilities, with electrical interconnection and ISO policies, and with evolving renewable energy/climate change regulations. Mr. Kanoff represents clients in proceedings before the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy.

Prior to joining Murtha Cullina, Mr. Kanoff represented energy and clean technology clients in private practice. His practice included advising clients in developing and siting energy and renewable projects and in regulatory and transactional matters. In additional to his private practice experience, Mr. Kanoff supported development, construction, permitting, operation, compliance, acquisitions, restructuring and/or disposition of more than $2.5 billion in energy facilities as Regional Counsel for Calpine Corporation, an independent/merchant power producer. Additionally, he directed federal and state energy and environmental activities, including matters before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and regional ISOs. He also served as an Assistant Attorney General in Massachusetts.

Speaking Engagements & Publications:

Law Firm Publication, "Massachusetts Department of Public utilities Proposes Rules Under Green Communities Act"
Law Firm Publication, "Highlights of the Stimulus Package for the Energy and Clean Technology Sector"
Law Firm Publication, "Massachusetts Announces New Rules for Renewable Portfolio Standards"
Law Firm Publication, "Electricity Prices in Northeast Not Likely to Increase from Carbon Costs"
Law Firm Publication, "Green Jobs' and 'Global Warming' Bills Get Patrick's Signature"
Law Firm Publication, "Massachusetts Orders Revenue Decoupling by Distribution Companies"
Law Firm Publication, "Governor Deval L. Patrick Signs Major Energy Reform Bill"
Quoted, "The Alternative Lifestyle," The Deal, (April 2009)
Co-Chair/Speaker, "Renewable Energy in New England," LSI Program, Boston, MA (2009 and 2008)
Lecturer, "Climate Change," MIT, Cambridge, MA (2008)
Co-Chair/Speaker, "Renewable Project Development," New England Clean Energy Council, Boston, MA (2008 and 2009)
Co-Sponsor, "Clean Technology Innovators," Cambridge Energy Research Associations (CERA), Houston, TX (2009 and 2008)