Nathaniel Donoghue

Nathaniel's corporate and transactional practice is focused on helping his clients achieve their business objectives within the complex and ever-evolving energy industry. He brings a wide range of experiences to bear for his clients, serving as counsel for project developers, utilities, independent power producers, electric cooperatives, financers, investors and agencies; locally, regionally, and nationally.

Nathaniel's specialties span a range of energy projects, which include wind and solar projects, energy storage including battery energy storage systems (BESS), gas-fired combustion turbines (both single and combined cycles), and alternative energy technology such as low-emission hydrogen equipment. He also has a sophisticated practice in the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry, advising clients on both projection, acquisition, and sale of RNG and its associated environmental attributes (EAs) and credits (such as RINs, LCFS, etc.). He routinely structures acquisitions, sales and financings of energy projects, and negotiates complex contracts, including energy and gas purchase agreements (PPA, both virtual and actual), engineering, procurement and construction agreements (EPC), balance of plant agreements (BOP), supply agreements, service and operation agreements (O&M and SMA) and more.

Given his significant experience in representing energy clients, Nathaniel is well-versed in the challenges facing businesses within the industry. He stays up-to-date on the latest laws and regulations, to advise on the latest in laws and regulation, as well as market practices, which enables him to provide exceptional advice to his clients.

Prior to joining Stinson, Nathaniel worked at a downtown Boston law firm.

Selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, 2020 - Present

Transforming Education, Inc., Board of Directors, 2015-2021