Partner
Young/Sommer LLC
Partners at Young/Sommer LLC in Albany, New York, Jessica Ansert Klami and Laura Bomyea Darling are at the forefront of energy siting, permitting and development in New York State. They regularly counsel wind, solar energy and transmission developers on NY Public Service Law Article 10, Article VII and Executive Law Section 94-c permitting, compliance and construction issues for siting new facilities, maintaining existing baseline generation and considering repowering. Jessica has obtained permits for almost 1 GW of wind and solar projects and is one of the most knowledgeable energy attorneys in the State. Recently, Laura has been instrumental in assisting Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) with navigating the Article VII Certification and Compliance Filing process for a 339-mile underground and underwater high-voltage direct current transmission line which will deliver 1,250 MW of renewable energy from the US/Canada border to New York City. Both Laura and Jessica hold Juris Doctorates from Albany Law School.