Atty. Sarah B. Tracy

Atty. Sarah B. Tracy

Sarah Tracy advises energy generation facilities, large commercial energy users, and utilities with respect to state and federal energy regulatory issues throughout New England. Sarah assists owners of utility scale and distributed energy generation facilities and off-takers negotiate key energy agreements, including power purchase agreements, net energy billing agreements, renewable energy credit purchase and sale agreements, natural gas supply agreements and firm gas transportation agreements.

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Profile Summary

About Sarah B. Tracy at a glance

Sarah B. Tracy is a government and energy attorney based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. Admitted to practice in United States, Connecticut, United States, Maine, and United States, Massachusetts. Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 2002) and Amherst College (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law (2026). Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Sarah Tracy advises energy generation facilities, large commercial energy users, and utilities with respect to state and federal energy regulatory issues throughout New England
  • Sarah assists owners of utility scale and distributed energy generation facilities and off-takers negotiate key energy agreements, including power purchase agreements, net energy billing agreements, renewable energy credit purchase and sale agreements, natural gas supply agreements and firm gas transportation agreements
  • She also represents investors and purchasers of energy generation portfolios in conducting state and federal energy regulatory due diligence and advises them on interconnection and ISO-NE issues
  • Sarah also represents clients before public utilities commissions in rulemakings and regulatory compliance matters, and assists utilities to obtain approvals for energy infrastructure projects, rate increases, and authorizations to enter into mergers and affiliate transactions

Practice Areas Explained

Sarah B. Tracy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sarah B. Tracy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maine

Practicing law in Maine. Legal matters in Maine are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maine state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maine brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maine courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sarah B. Tracy

Where is Sarah B. Tracy's law office located?
Sarah B. Tracy's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. The firm is Pierce Atwood LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sarah B. Tracy handle?
Sarah B. Tracy focuses on government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
Where did Sarah B. Tracy go to law school?
Sarah B. Tracy earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A.).
How can I contact Sarah B. Tracy for a consultation?
You can contact Sarah B. Tracy directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Sarah B. Tracy received?
Sarah B. Tracy's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law; Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law; Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law; Best Lawyers in America — Utilities Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut
- 2002
B.A.
Amherst College
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Utilities Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Regulatory Law, Portland (ME)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Regulatory Law, Portland (ME)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law, Portland (ME)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Best Lawyers in America for Administrative/Regulatory Law (2019-present), Energy Law (2021) (and Energy Regulatory Law)
- 2021

Bar Admissions

United States, Connecticut
United States, Maine
United States, Massachusetts

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