Part 3 of the Distributed Energy SeriesThis article is the third and final installment in the Distributed Energy Series from Rise Energy Services, and was developed in collaboration with Bray Dohrwardt from Avisen Legal. The first two parts — Part 1: The Business Case...
Eight Avisen Attorneys Recognized on Minnesota Monthly’s 2025 Top Lawyers List We’re proud to share that eight attorneys from Avisen Legal have been included on Minnesota Monthly’s 2025 Top Lawyers list. This recognition is especially meaningful because it’s based on...
Avisen Legal is proud to announce that Kimberly Lowe, co-founder and shareholder attorney, has been named the recipient of the Outstanding Attorney Award as part of the 2025 Outstanding Nonprofit Lawyer Awards, presented by the Nonprofit Organizations Committee of the...
Starting July 1, 2025, all energy facility applications in Minnesota for siting, routing, and need must comply with Minnesota’s Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act (the Permitting Act). Under the new framework, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will...
Avisen Legal is proud to announce that firm co-founder Kimberly Lowe has been reappointed to the Minnesota Commission on Uniform State Laws. Her appointment was announced jointly by Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Chief Justice Natalie Hudson...
Raising capital for a private business is no small feat, especially when you're trying to balance transparency with privacy, compliance with efficiency, and ambition with regulatory guardrails. That’s why Rule 506(c) of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933...
In the age of AI, hyperscale buildouts, and ever – growing computing demand, energy isn’t just a utility for data centers – it’s a core financial exposure. As electricity prices fluctuate due to geopolitical shocks, fuel market volatility, and extreme weather, smart...
Dickinson’s addition expands the firm’s capabilities in cross-border business transactions and international corporate counsel services. Minneapolis, MN — May 13, 2025 — The law firm of Avisen Legal is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Steven J. Dickinson....
The explosion of AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and always-on digital services is reshaping the U.S. energy and infrastructure landscape. Data centers serve as the industrial backbone of this transformation; yet, their growth is being hindered not by capital,...
Practical Legal Support for a Complex, Growing Industry The biogas industry is evolving rapidly, driven by dynamically changing climate policy, technological advancements, and increasing demand for renewable fuels. Whether you’re developing anaerobic digesters,...
In today’s energy landscape, there is no single silver bullet. The future will not be powered by just solar panels, wind farms, or pipelines – it will require everything: natural gas, wind, solar, hydro, nuclear, and yes, biogas. Biogas often goes unnoticed, but it is...
Expanding Avisen’s services to startups and technology companies Minneapolis, MN — April 15, 2025The law firm of Avisen Legal is pleased to announce the addition of attorneys David Kaplan, Harold Slawik, and John Roberts, most recently from New Counsel, PLC. This...
Breaking Down the Key Innovations Behind RNG Technology Advancements While the basic concept of producing gas from waste has existed for decades, the modern Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) industry is experiencing a subtle technological revolution. New methods and tools...
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), also known as biomethane, is a vital element of the low-carbon energy landscape. Derived from organic waste sources, RNG offers the environmental benefits of renewables combined with the practical compatibility of traditional natural gas....
After several years of rapid expansion, the U.S. renewable natural gas (RNG) sector is now facing challenges. RNG – derived from organic waste such as landfills, agricultural byproducts, and wastewater – was once seen as a significant contributor to the clean energy...
