Alternative Energy Law News

"The Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People: Mayor Bob Coble"
WOLO Television    May 10, 2012

A special report from Columbia's WOLO Television names Nexsen Pruet attorney Bob Coble as one of "The Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People."

Gates Foundation Group Tabs Nexsen Pruet Attorney; Tommy Preston to Lead Millennium Scholars Alumni Association
Columbia    April 30, 2012

Nexsen Pruet attorney Tommy Preston is the new President-Elect of the Gates Millennium Scholars Alumni Association. The association is comprised of graduates who were awarded college scholarships paid for by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Despite Sluggish Economy, Nexsen Pruet Hires 17 Lawyers in 2011
Columbia    November 14, 2011

In 2011, Nexsen Pruet has hired seventeen attorneys in its North and South Carolina offices.

Nexsen Pruet Adds to Alternative Energy Experience; Brian Autry Rejoins the Firm
October 19, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that Brian A. Autry has rejoined the firm’s Columbia office. Autry comes back to the firm after working as General Counsel for Osage Bio Energy, LLC in Richmond, Virginia, where he handled the legal work and was a member of the executive management team.

"USDA Guarantees Loan to Florida Biofuels Facility Capable of Creating Energy and Hundreds of Jobs from Citrus and Yard Waste"
United States Department of Agriculture    August 22, 2011

On August 18th, "Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development recently issued a $75 million loan guarantee to support construction of a waste-to-energy bioprocessing facility in Vero Beach, Fla., that will produce up to 8 million gallons per year of cellulosic ethanol and create an estimated 380 new jobs."

Bullwinkel and Yarbrough Recognized by Charleston Regional Business Journal
Charleston    May 5, 2011

Nexsen Pruet attorneys George Bullwinkel and Stephanie Yarbrough are among those honored at The Charleston Regional Business Journal’s “Forty under 40” event.

Bob Coble to Co-Chair Alternative Energy Group
Columbia, Charleston    May 4, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that former Columbia Mayor, Bob Coble, will lead the firm’s Alternative Energy Team along with Charleston attorney, Ric Tapp.

Nexsen Pruet Designated as "Midlands Green Business" for Third Straight Year
Columbia    March 14, 2011

Nexsen Pruet earns recognition for "implementing environmentally friendly practices."

"Why Should We Care About Alternative Energy and Going Green?"
Greenville Business Magazine    January 5, 2011

The January 2010 edition of Greenville Business Magazine features an article by Nexsen Pruet attorney John Perkins.

Tom Johnson Accredited in Green Building Practices
Raleigh    June 30, 2009

Nexsen Pruet announced today that attorney Tom Johnson is now a LEED Accredited Professional.