Four Decades of Renewable Energy Development & Financing

With a flexible and creative approach, Palmer develops wind, solar, and other clean energy projects that add value to all stakeholders. As pioneers in the field, Palmer is uniquely qualified to evaluate, permit, and bring projects on-line.

Our Impact

$ 2.65
Financed in Billions

66
Projects on-line

19
States Developed in

361
Million Tons Carbon Offset by Solar & Wind

TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE

Wind Energy
Solar Energy
Battery Storage
Landfill Gas to Electricity
Synthetic Fuel
Biomass

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Local, state, and federal permitting
Regulatory compliance
Engineering and design
Power purchase agreements
Investment and financing
Construction
Operations & maintenance
Asset management
Accounting, Reporting, & Regulatory Compliance

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

Identify opportunities and barriers
Structure transactions to meet project demands
Add value for landowners, investors, partners
Work with local communities
Incorporate regional design and permitting requirements

Gordon L. Deane, the President of Palmer, has been leading Palmer’s energy efforts since 1981. During this time, Gordon has been involved in all aspects of developing, financing, and managing non-conventional energy projects for Palmer involving over $2.6 billion of financing and ranging from Maine to Hawaii. He has also provided consulting services to the US Department of Commerce on energy project development and financing in several foreign countries.

Prior to joining Palmer, Gordon served as a consultant to the US EPA and several state environmental organizations. He was also the manager of a 6-state alternative energy program sponsored by the New England Regional Commission and the US Department of Energy. Gordon is the current Chair of the Board of NTBG and also sits on the boards of other non-profit and for-profit entities.

Gordon has a BA with Honors in Physics from Oberlin College and an MS in Environmental Science from Harvard University.