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As the sector evolves – driven by regulatory changes, technological innovation, and growing investor demand – our Renewable Energy Practice delivers deep expertise in tax credits, project finance, and compliance.

CohnReznick helps clients seize emerging opportunities, manage risk, and build resilient, future-ready energy businesses.

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TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY STAKEHOLDER

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Project Developers & Independent Power Producers (IPPs)

CohnReznick works closely with developers and IPPs to bring renewable energy projects from concept to completion. We provide strategic guidance on structuring tax equity and debt financing, navigating complex regulatory environments, and optimizing financial models to improve project economics. Our team also supports M&A activity and asset sales through robust due diligence and valuation services, helping clients accelerate growth and mitigate risk.

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Private Equity & Infrastructure Funds

For private equity firms and infrastructure investors, we deliver deep transactional and operational support. From evaluating investment targets and structuring deals to providing fund-level audit and tax services, our team makes sure capital is deployed efficiently and with confidence. We also advise on ESG strategy and reporting, helping investors align with sustainability goals while maximizing portfolio value.

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Tax Equity Investors & Commercial Lenders

CohnReznick supports capital providers with specialized expertise in tax credit advisory, financial modeling, and risk assessment. We help structure partnership agreements and waterfall models that reflect the unique dynamics of renewable energy financing. Our services also include ongoing performance monitoring and compliance support so that returns are realized, and risks are managed effectively.

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Engineering, Procurement, & Construction (EPC) Firms

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Utilities & Energy Service Companies

We help utilities and energy service companies adapt to the evolving energy landscape by advising on renewable asset acquisitions, community solar programs, and distributed energy resource (DER) initiatives. Our team enhances reporting and compliance frameworks and facilitates stakeholder engagement, enabling clients to lead in the energy transition while maintaining regulatory alignment and public trust.

Renewable Energy Solutions

Building resilient, future-ready renewable energy businesses requires technical expertise, regulatory clarity, and investor-grade financial discipline. CohnReznick delivers integrated tax, financial, and strategic support to developers, IPPs, EPCs, utilities, investors, and capital providers across the full project lifecycle:

Move confidently through complex deals with complete financial and transactional support.

Our solutions include:

• Buy side and sell side due diligence

• Independent valuations to validate pricing and risk

• Transaction financial modeling for M&A and capital raises

• Full deal lifecycle support – from capital formation to exit strategy

• Advisory for developers, IPPs, private equity, and capital providers
Unlock the full value of your tax credits while reducing compliance risk.

Our solutions include:

• Tax credit advisory and IRA incentive monetization

• Tax equity partnership structuring and reporting support

• Multi state tax (SALT) optimization and compliance

• Prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) compliance services

• Regulatory reporting and documentation preparation across jurisdictions
Build investor ready models and improve financial performance.

Our solutions include: ready models and improve financial performance.

• Financial model builds and audits for utility scale, DG, and community solar projects scale, DG, and community solar projects

• Capital stack optimization (tax equity, debt, sponsor capital)

• Project economics evaluation and sensitivities

• Partnership and waterfall model structuring for investors and sponsors

• Investor and lender readiness support
Meet investor and regulatory expectations with confidence.

Our solutions include:

• Tailored audit and assurance services for energy portfolios

• Portfolio audits and fair value reporting

• Revenue recognition support for EPCs and IPPs
Build trust with investors, communities, and strategic partners.

Our solutions include:

• Sustainability frameworks and measurable impact reporting

• Alignment with investor sustainability expectations

• Social REC modeling for community and impact objectives

• Community solar advisory and climate justice initiatives
Position your business for long term growth and operational efficiency.

Our solutions include:

• Market and competitive landscape assessments

• Growth strategy for hydrogen, storage, and EV infrastructure

• AI driven cost optimization and analytics platforms

• Industrial IoT integration for operational performance improvement