J. Michael "Mike" Childers

Mike Childers has a unique combination of comprehensive experience in complex energy transactional matters and in executive management roles with an international power generation company and an international heavy civil construction company. He draws on his years in executive management roles for insights into the business strategies and goals of clients.

Mike supports clients on the project development and construction of utility-scale solar and wind facilities with and without battery storage, stand-alone battery storage, geothermal facilities, natural gas-fired units, IGCC, and biomass facilities. His experience includes build transfer agreements (BTAs), construction agreements of all types, major equipment procurement agreements, long-term service agreements (LTSAs), and O&M agreements. His work frequently spans the duration of the energy projects, from the RFP stage through the completion of construction and commissioning, including providing legal support in disputes with contractors and vendors.

Mike also has significant experience preparing and negotiating power purchase agreements (PPAs) for utility-scale solar and wind facilities with and without battery storage, geothermal facilities, natural gas-fired units, and biomass facilities. His PPA experience also includes virtual PPAs (contracts for differences) for solar and wind facilities with and without battery storage.

In addition, Mike represents electric utilities and independent power producers on the acquisition of solar, wind, natural gas-fired and biomass facilities and projects, including (BTAs).

Mike’s experience with complex LTSAs includes both LTSAs for natural gas-fired power plants and LTSAs for battery energy storage systems.

He has substantial experience providing comprehensive transactional support to the supply chain organizations of electric utilities and independent power producers.