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Peter V. K. Funk, Jr. of Funk & Zeifer discusses legal issues pertaining to energy generation and conservation.

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Are Islanded Microgrids Suitable For Mission Critical Facilities?

There are many factors to consider.

Peter V.K. Funk Jr.

February 2, 2016

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Are microgrids that are not interconnected to utility grids (islanded) appropriate to power data centers? Islanded microgrids may be very beneficial to single owner data centers or other mission critical facilities.

Even Playing Field? Solving Utility Bill Disputes In Mission Critical Facilities

Peter V.K. Funk Jr. Ellen Zeifer

June 3, 2015

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Prior issues of Mission Critical, including the January/February 2014 issue, make it clear that energy efficiency and conservation and other energy topics in data centers involving cooling are hot.

The Great Leap Backwards

From technical to legal

Peter V.K. Funk Jr.

August 7, 2014

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Whether you like it or not, the path to energy conservation and sustainably is paved in contracts, compliance, and other legal considerations.

Allocation Of Risk In Power Purchase Agreements For On-Site Power

It is important that all parties involved understand their respective risks.

Peter V.K. Funk Jr.

December 3, 2013

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This column discusses certain, but not all, of the important considerations for parties to consider when negotiating and entering into PPAs.

Energy Performance Contracts And Data Centers

Is it time?

Peter V.K. Funk Jr.

August 13, 2013

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Energy performance contracts (EPCs), also called energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs), have long been employed by energy services com-panies (ESCOs) to perform projects that involve the installation of energy efficiency and conservation measures

Free Lunch? Maybe …

Free online services are anything but.

Peter V.K. Funk Jr. Ellen Zeifer

April 9, 2013

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An old economic adage says “there is no such thing as a free lunch.” This saying was responsive to a common practice among nineteenth century pre-prohibition bars that provided a spread of food to draw lunchtime drinkers.

Hurricane Sandy: Now It’s Personal

Reflections on a disaster hitting home

Peter V.K. Funk Jr. Ellen Zeifer

December 3, 2012

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Hurricane Sandy blasted dark clouds, high winds, and rain over the Northeast coast and left in its wake, not only a disaster but also an opportunity to assess the successes and failures of our disaster preparation, performance, and recovery.

Anatomy of an Energy Savings Guarantee

The things that can go wrong

Peter V.K. Funk Jr.

October 12, 2012

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There is a saying that you never know what your insurance policy actually covers until you submit a claim and receive a check.

Due Diligence – What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Proper due diligence can prevent catastrophe

Peter V.K. Funk Jr. Ellen Zeifer

August 7, 2012

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Events over the years have proven the truth of the adage: Look before you leap.

Modern Legal Issues/Ancient Roots

Cloud services complicate even seemingly settled matters

Peter V.K. Funk Jr. Ellen Zeifer

June 5, 2012

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Starting a new law firm and speaking with cloud services vendors has brought my partner and me face-to-face with one of the realities of cloud data storage.

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