Related Information For David John Frenkil
Areas of Practice
Education
- J.D., The George Washington University Law School, 2010
- B.A., The George Washington University, 2006 (magna cum laude)
Bar and Court Admissions
- District of Columbia
David John Frenkil
TEL: 202.298.1867
FAX: 202.338.2416
Seventh Floor
Washington DC 20007
John Frenkil assists clients with matters relating to clean tech, energy efficiency and natural gas. Since joining the firm, he has provided counsel on transactional, project development and government contracting matters, as well as FERC proceedings. He also advises clients on energy incentives at the local, state and federal levels, such as federal grants, renewable energy certificates (RECs) and feed-in tariffs.
Professional Background
Prior to joining the firm, John worked with the U.S. Department of Energy and SunEdison, a leading international solar developer on issues regarding power purchase agreements (PPAs), transmission development and federal energy financing.
He has advised current and prospective state legislators in Maryland and California on energy development issues, while also consulting a U.S. biofuels company and South American landowner on carbon mitigation strategies.
Government Service
Legal Intern, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Energy
Professional and Civic Affiliations
- Assistant Editor, Carbon and Climate Law Review
- Publisher, EfficiencyLaw.com
- Member, American Bar Association; Renewable, Alternative, Distributed Energy Resource Committee
Publications
"Renewable Energy Certificates: A Patchwork approach to Deploying Clean Technologies", January 2012, Oxford Journal of World Energy Law & Business (with David Yaffe)
"With Interconnection Agreements, the Devil is in the Details", Renew Grid Magazine, July 2011 (with Gary Bachman and Evan Reese)
“100 Percent Bonus Depreciation Benefits Renewable Energy Development”, North American Windpower Magazine, June 2011 (with Michael Platner)
“Climate Risks and Opportunities: Business Implications of Climate Change”, Journal of Energy and Environmental Law, June 2011
“Benefits and Burdens of Incorporating Renewable Energy Technologies in LEED-Certified Buildings”, Bloomberg Law Reports, May 2011 (with Richard Sobelsohn)
“CPUC Decision Permits Out-of-State RECs for Compliance with California’s 33 Percent RPS”, North American Windpower, April 2011 (with David Yaffe)
“The Long, Slow Birth of a U.S. Emissions Trading Regime: Recent Developments in U.S. Climate Policy”, Dutch Journal of Energy Law, Winter 2011 (with David Freestone)
“After the FHFA Fallout, What Happens Next with PACE Finance?” Solar Industry Magazine, January 2011
“Energy Saving Performance Contracts: Assessing Whether to “Retrofit” an Effective Contracting Vehicle for Improving Energy Efficiency in Federal Government Facilities”, Public Contract Law Journal, March 2010