Chris Storey

Chris is an energy attorney who advises utilities, developers, emerging technology companies and investors on transactional and commercial matters at the intersection of infrastructure development, tax credits and evolving power markets. 

His practice focuses on helping clients navigate complex commercial — and in particular Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) — issues while advancing renewable generation, data center, and other large-load and technology-driven infrastructure projects.

Drawing on more than twenty-five years of experience as outside advisor, in-house general counsel and senior utility leadership roles, Chris provides practical, business-focused guidance on commercial agreements, risk management and strategy supporting energy transition and infrastructure investment initiatives. He has supported dozens of projects, adding many GW of proposed wind, solar, natural gas and battery assets as well as more than $3 billion in transmission and energy infrastructure projects to help utilities, developers, and stakeholders advance complex energy investments.

Chris brings his experience as both internal and external business counsel to advising companies and investment funds on corporate, financing and transactional matters, with a focus on energy tax credits. His combined commercial, operational and regulatory knowledge enables him to help clients identify opportunities, manage risk and execute complex energy and infrastructure transactions.

Energy and Natural Resources

• Managed financing and legal issues for regulated utilities’ $300 million capital improvement plan.
• Negotiated commercial contracts for utility and power services.
• Regulatory lead for state agency regarding over 2,000MW of wind and solar proposals, over $2.5 billion in transmission projects, rate and acquisition issues, and various other matters.
• As General Counsel, created forms and regularly negotiated EPC and other construction-related agreements.
• Negotiated interconnection, load shifting and black start agreements.
• Represented utility in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund program.
• Managed and oversaw negotiation, issuance and renewal of federal natural resources permits.

Corporate Counsel and Finance Experience

• Represented multiple start ups from formation through rapid growth stages to exit events.
• Counsel to investment banks in secured lending and multi-tranche bond issuances.
• Represented venture capital funds in investments from Series A to Series E and exit events.
• Counsel to Fortune 100 company in acquisition of both public and private entities.
• Advised management group in an employee-led going-private corporate acquisition.

Education

• New York University School of Law, J.D., 1999
• Willamette University, B.S., 1996, cum laude

Admissions

• Iowa, 2022
• Oregon, 2004

Professional Activities

• Iowa Utilities Board, Utility Attorney, 2021-2023
• Clackamas Water Environment Services, General Counsel, Assistant Director, Clackamas County, Oregon, 2006-2021
• Journal of Legislation and Public Policy, Staff Editor, New York University School of Law, 1999

Community

• Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies, Board Member, Committee Chair, 2019-2021
• Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association Government Affairs, Policy Committee, 2018-2021
• Oregon City Business Alliance, Board Member, Treasurer, Vice-President, 2017-2021
• National Association of Clean Water Agencies Working Group with EPA on Peak Wet Weather Issues, 2019
• Oregon City Public Schools, Board Member, 2009-2019; Chair 2014-2016