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2011

Wind, Solar and Renewables Institute

The Premier Gathering of Key Participants in Texas Wind, Solar and
Renewable Development
Austin Feb 22*, 23-24, 2011 AT&T Conference Center
*optional Tue Afternoon session
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Overview

Main Program – February 23-24, 2011

Join leading players and participants in Texas wind, solar and renewable energy, including developers, manufacturing company representatives, financial advisors and market experts, corporate counsel and law firms, and leading regulatory and legislative leaders including keynote speakers John R. Norris, Commissioner of FERC, and Rep. Mark Strama of the Texas House of Representatives.

The 2011 program features:

- Cutting-edge topics: energy economics in 2011; PPAs, rates of return, project viability and valuation; grid integration challenges; renewable transmission plays; solar; geothermal; turbine technology and economics; and much more.

- A-list speakers from E.ON Climate & Renewables, Filsinger Energy Partners, AES Wind Generation, Samsung, Siemens, SCHOTT Solar CSP, Inc., SunPower Corporation, SunEdison, First Solar, Clean Line Energy Partners, Xtreme Power, Pattern Energy Group LP, Stewart Title Guaranty Company, LCRA and Tres Amigas.

- Great networking opportunities with speakers and participants at breakfasts, luncheons, and Wednesday evening’s reception.

- Superb resources and materials: Law, leases, deal points and PPAs, plus transmission, regulatory and project development updates.

Pre-Conference – afternoon of February 22, 2011

Come the afternoon before the main program for the Pre-Conference which explores select issues of interest, including developments in solar technologies and deployment, SunPower and SunEdison on The Growing Role and Deployment of Behind-the-Meter Solar: Opportunities and Challenges, detailed coverage of leasing and site development issues from the perspectives of landowners and developers, Strategies of Renewable Developers and Generators under New Market and Day-Ahead Rules, and What’s Happening with Offshore Wind Developments and Geothermal Leases in Texas and the U.S.

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Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

  • Day 1 February 22, 2011
  • Day 2 February 23, 2011
  • Day 3 February 24, 2011
  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Wednesday Morning, Feb. 23, 2011
    Presiding Officer:
    Richard Gruber, SCHOTT Solar CSP, Inc. - Albuquerque, NM
  • 8:00 am
    Registration Opens
    Includes continental breakfast.

  • 8:45 am
    Welcoming Remarks

  • KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

  • 9:00 am
    1.00 hr
    Energy Economics in 2011: Where Are We?
    A discussion of the economics, trends, technologies and cost curves of competing energy sources.

    Todd Filsinger, Filsinger Energy Partners - Denver, CO

  • 10:00 am
    1.00 hr
    Wind and Solar: Comparing, PPAs, Rates of Return, Viability and Project Economics in Today's Market
    An outline and discussion of current project economics including PPAs and market structures; engineering, procurement and construction costs (EPC); financing and cost of capital; policy considerations; and technology options and efficiencies.

    Moderator:
    Stephen Krebs, Baker Botts L.L.P. - Houston, TX
    Panelists:
    Reed Armstrong, Iberdrola Renewables - Austin, TX
    Panelists:
    Richard Gruber, SCHOTT Solar CSP, Inc. - Albuquerque, NM
    Panelists:
    Ann A. Hawkins, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP - Houston, TX

  • 11:00 am
    Break

  • 11:15 am
    0.33 hr
    Valuation of Renewable Projects at Each Stage of Project Development
    This presentation explores the role of project completion risk, and how the risk may be estimated at each stage of development, and how project valuation rises as risk is reduced at each completion milestone.

    Tim N. Libson, Trintek Energy Consulting, Inc. - Austin, TX

  • 11:35 am
    0.83 hr
    Renewable Energy: Integration Costs, Project Risks and New Regulatory Requirements
    A survey of approaches in Texas, the Southwest and the nation focusing on the effect of reliability standards that may be imposed by NERC, ERCOT and FERC. What is the effect on renewable projects? Who bears the risk of facility upgrades to comply?

    William H. Holmes, Stoel Rives LLP - Portland, OR
    Diana M. Liebmann, Haynes and Boone, LLP - San Antonio, TX
    Bill L. Magness, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) - Austin, TX
    Commentator:
    Patrick Woodson, E.ON Climate & Renewables - Austin, TX

  • 12:25 pm
    Break for Lunch
    Included in conference registration.

  • Wednesday Afternoon, Feb. 23, 2011
    Presiding Officer:
    Brent Stahl, Stahl, Bernal & Davies, LLP - Austin, TX
  • Keynote Luncheon Presentation
    SunPower
    Thank you to our Luncheon Sponsor

  • 12:45 pm
    0.00 hr ethics
    Introduction of FERC Commissioner John Norris

    Barry T. Smitherman, Public Utility Commission of Texas - Austin, TX

  • 12:50 pm
    0.67 hr
    The View from FERC
    An update on transmission initiatives and proposals that affect wind, solar and other renewable energy from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

    John R. Norris, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Washington, DC

  • 1:30 pm
    Break

  • 1:45 pm
    1.50 hrs
    Renewable Energy Transmission Plays: Plains & Eastern Clean Line, Southern Cross and Tres Amigas
    The opportunity to develop a large amount of wind energy generation is highly dependent upon the ability to deliver to large load centers. Transmission responding to this need is required to cross long distances, often crossing more than one transmission region. These conditions are leading to merchant transmission projects by independent developers. The panelists discuss a variety of market and regulatory issues that enhance and challenge the deployment of these projects.

    Moderator:
    John Moore, Stratus Energy Group, LLC - Austin, TX
    Panelists:
    Kathryn L. Patton, Clean Line Energy Partners - Houston, TX
    Panelists:
    Chris Shugart, Pattern Energy - Houston, TX
    Panelists:
    Patrick L. Wilkins, Tres Amigas LLC - Santa Fe, NM

  • 3:15 pm
    Break

  • 3:30 pm
    0.50 hr
    An Update and Report Card on the Federal Renewable Stimulus Program: One Year Later
    A review of the Treasury Cash Grant Program and the Department of Energy Loan Guaranty Program—two key elements of the stimulus package. How effective have they been in supporting renewable energy projects and what, if any, are the prospects for extension of these programs?

    Adam S. Umanoff, Chadbourne & Parke LLP - Los Angeles, CA

  • 4:00 pm
    0.50 hr
    What's Happening with Wind Laws and Transmission Development in Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Other SPP States?
    A timely update on wind energy legislation and rules in Southwest Power Pool states from the former Missouri Speaker of the House and Missouri Public Service Commission Chair. Materials detail wind energy laws and incentives in all nine SPP states, as well as several other active wind states. The written materials include a discussion of state laws affecting wind energy project development and recent new rules impacting the industry.

    Materials By:
    Lisa Chavarria, Stahl, Bernal & Davies, LLP - Austin, TX
    Steve Gaw, The Wind Coalition - Holts Summit, MO
    Materials By:
    Brent Stahl, Stahl, Bernal & Davies, LLP - Austin, TX

  • 4:30 pm
    1.00 hr
    Current Legal Issues Related to Wind Lease and Easement Agreements
    The maturation of the wind industry has led to the emergence of new issues related to wind lease and easement agreements. The panel discusses wind lease drafting and negotiation challenges with a focus on essential lease provisions including those needed for a financeable lease. This session also takes a look at the growing conflicts between oil and gas operators and wind developers, the types and validity of wind severance rights, and zoning ordinance requirements in leases. The panel includes two wind developers who provide their perspectives on wind lease issues.

    Moderator:
    Roderick E. Wetsel, Wetsel & Carmichael, LLP - Sweetwater, TX
    Panelists:
    Kimberlee Smith Centera, AES Wind Generation - San Diego, CA
    Panelists:
    Jason Du Terroil, Iberdrola Renewables - San Antonio, TX
    Panelists:
    Bonnie McMurtry, Andrews Kurth LLP - Houston, TX

  • 5:30 pm
    Adjourn to Reception

  • Time
    Credit
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    Speaker
  • Thursday Morning, Feb. 24, 2011
    Presiding Officer:
    Andrew Kever, EnochKever PLLC - Austin, TX
  • 7:45 am
    Conference Room Opens
    Includes continental breakfast.

  • 8:30 am
    0.50 hr
    What Happens When the Texas Regulatory Law Doesn't Fit Renewables: Wind, Solar, Geothermal, Biomass and Storage
    The role and potential of renewable generation and related new technologies has changed dramatically since the Texas electric market was restructured more than a decade ago. This presentation addresses ways in which market structures, definitions and rules designed for conventional electric facilities may raise unintended obstacles to full and efficient use of these new technologies. Some examples include distributed generation, net metering, ancillary service definitions, and the effect of ownership restrictions on storage.

    Commentator:
    Mark Bruce, Stratus Energy Group, LLC - Austin, TX
    Elizabeth Drews, Brown McCarroll, L.L.P. - Austin, TX

  • 9:00 am
    1.00 hr
    The Business, Economics and Regulatory Issues of Storage
    A panel discussion on the latest trends in storage deployment, including CAES, batteries and thermal storage. Regulatory and market conditions which encourage or impede storage deployment issues are also addressed.

    Moderator:
    Pat Wood III, Wood3 Resources - Houston, TX
    Commentator:
    Elizabeth Drews, Brown McCarroll, L.L.P. - Austin, TX
    Panelists:
    Darrell Hayslip, Xtreme Power - Kyle, TX
    Panelists:
    Robert E. Hebner, Center for Electromechanics/Department of Mechanical Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas - Austin, TX
    Panelists:
    Praveen H. Kathpal, The AES Corporation - Arlington, VA
    Panelists:
    Alissa Oppenheimer, Chamisa Energy, LLC - Santa Fe, NM

  • 10:00 am
    0.50 hr
    Selected Case Law Developments
    This presentation reviews recent case law developments of interest in the area of renewable energy.

    Steven Baron, Consulting and Legal Services - Austin, TX

  • 10:30 am
    Break

  • 10:45 am
    0.83 hr
    Turbine Technology: The Impact of New Turbine Technologies and Suppliers in Meeting Regulatory Requirements and Improving Project Economics
    Wind turbine costs typically make up about 70% of project development costs. Over the last decade, new features have been added to turbines to address VAR and other grid integration issues, while at the same time, technology improvements have resulted in greater turbine efficiencies and, consequently, revenue streams. This session addresses how the emergence of new companies and sources for turbines (e.g. Chinese manufacturers offering turbines at lower prices), combined with greater turbine efficiencies, has affected project economics and development opportunities.

    Moderator:
    Walter Hornaday, Cielo Wind Services, Inc. - Austin, TX
    Panelists:
    Chad Burk, Siemens Energy, Inc. - Houston, TX
    Panelists:
    Tai-Yeon (Terry) Cho, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. - Gyeongsangnam-Do, 658-710 Korea, Republic of Korea
    Panelists:
    Jan C. Paulin, Cielo Wind Services, Inc. - San Diego, CA

  • 11:35 am
    0.83 hr
    Mineral Issues’ Impact on Solar Energy Development in Texas and Other States
    This topic examines title insurance, the accommodation doctrine, non-interference agreements, waiver of surface rights and other ways to mitigate the risk that mineral estate rights could adversely affect the operations of a solar energy project site.

    Moderator:
    Randy Sowell, Fremantle Energy, LLC - McCamey, TX
    Panelists:
    James L. Gosdin, Stewart Title Guaranty Company - Houston, TX
    Panelists:
    Dennis L. Harper, Richmond, CA
    Panelists:
    Mark Kane Leaverton, Rash Chapman Schreiber Leaverton & Morrison LLP - Austin, TX
    Panelists:
    Brent Stahl, Stahl, Bernal & Davies, LLP - Austin, TX

  • 12:25 pm
    Break for Lunch
    Lunch included in conference registration.

  • Thursday Afternoon, Feb. 24, 2011
    Presiding Officer:
    Elizabeth Drews, Brown McCarroll, L.L.P. - Austin, TX
  • Luncheon Presentation
    Xtreme Power
    Thank you to our Luncheon Sponsor

  • 12:45 pm
    0.75 hr
    Texas Renewable Energy Policy: An Inside View
    In recent years, Texas has been lauded for its innovative and successful policies to attract wind energy development, and the state's Renewable Energy Credit program and Competitive Renewable Energy Zone (CREZ) concept have been applied in other jurisdictions. For non-wind technologies such as solar and biomass, however, many observers contend Texas lags far behind California, New Jersey and others. Will the Texas Legislature follow up on the success of its wind energy initiatives with new policies for solar and other technologies? Or will the looming budget crisis and weak economic conditions force the state to scale back its vision for renewable energy growth? This panel examines the role of public policy in fostering development of emerging technologies and discusses current legislative initiatives affecting the renewable energy industry.

    Mark Bruce, Stratus Energy Group, LLC - Austin, TX
    Mark Strama, Texas House of Representatives - Austin, TX

  • 1:30 pm
    Break

  • 1:45 pm
    0.50 hr
    CREZ Transmission Build-Out
    The 2,300 mile Competitive Renewable Energy Zone (CREZ) transmission effort is evolving as the 2013 completion deadline nears. This session covers the changing landscape as CREZ moves from a purely regulatory arena into land acquisition, construction and other realms that create new challenges and opportunities.

    Michael G. Grable, Lone Star Transmission, LLC - Austin, TX

  • 2:15 pm
    0.75 hr
    Decision Points: How Are Co-Ops and Munis Making Use of Renewables in Their Resource Mix
    A panel discussion with key Texas market participants.

    Moderator:
    Laura R. Doll, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) - Austin, TX
    Panelists:
    John Bonnin, CPS Energy - San Antonio, TX
    Panelists:
    Declan Ronan O'Cleirigh, Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) - Austin, TX
    Panelists:
    Mark W. Schwirtz, Golden Spread Electric Cooperative - Amarillo, TX

  • 3:00 pm
    0.50 hr
    Geothermal in Texas: What's Happening and What Are the Key Legal Issues?
    Topics covered include the nature of geothermal energy, the current state of U.S. and Texas geothermal power production and potential, the methods of production of electric power using geothermal resources, the advantages and disadvantages of this means of power production, what facilities are required, the nature of the relevant property rights involved, and the relevant federal and state statutory backdrop.

    Robert P. Wright, Baker Botts L.L.P. - Houston, TX

  • 3:30 pm
    Adjourn

  • Day 1 February 22, 2011
  • Day 2 February 23, 2011
  • Day 3 February 24, 2011
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Conference Faculty

Reed Armstrong

Iberdrola Renewables
Austin, TX

Steven Baron

Consulting and Legal Services
Austin, TX

John Bonnin

CPS Energy
San Antonio, TX

Mark Bruce

Stratus Energy Group, LLC
Austin, TX

Chad Burk

Siemens Energy, Inc.
Houston, TX

Kimberlee Smith Centera

AES Wind Generation
San Diego, CA

Lisa Chavarria

Stahl, Bernal & Davies, LLP
Austin, TX

Tai-Yeon (Terry) Cho

Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
Gyeongsangnam-Do, 658-710 Korea, Republic of Korea

Laura R. Doll

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)
Austin, TX

Elizabeth Drews

Brown McCarroll, L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Jason Du Terroil

Iberdrola Renewables
San Antonio, TX

Todd Filsinger

Filsinger Energy Partners
Denver, CO

Steve Gaw

The Wind Coalition
Holts Summit, MO

James L. Gosdin

Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Houston, TX

Michael G. Grable

Lone Star Transmission, LLC
Austin, TX

Richard Gruber

SCHOTT Solar CSP, Inc.
Albuquerque, NM

Dennis L. Harper

Richmond, CA

Ann A. Hawkins

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP
Houston, TX

Darrell Hayslip

Xtreme Power
Kyle, TX

Robert E. Hebner

Center for Electromechanics/Department of Mechanical Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas
Austin, TX

William H. Holmes

Stoel Rives LLP
Portland, OR

Walter Hornaday

Cielo Wind Services, Inc.
Austin, TX

Praveen H. Kathpal

The AES Corporation
Arlington, VA

Stephen Krebs

Baker Botts L.L.P.
Houston, TX

Mark Kane Leaverton

Rash Chapman Schreiber Leaverton & Morrison LLP
Austin, TX

Tim N. Libson

Trintek Energy Consulting, Inc.
Austin, TX

Diana M. Liebmann

Haynes and Boone, LLP
San Antonio, TX

Bill L. Magness

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)
Austin, TX

Bonnie McMurtry

Andrews Kurth LLP
Houston, TX

John Moore

Stratus Energy Group, LLC
Austin, TX

John R. Norris

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC

Declan Ronan O'Cleirigh

Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)
Austin, TX

Alissa Oppenheimer

Chamisa Energy, LLC
Santa Fe, NM

Kathryn L. Patton

Clean Line Energy Partners
Houston, TX

Jan C. Paulin

Cielo Wind Services, Inc.
San Diego, CA

Mark W. Schwirtz

Golden Spread Electric Cooperative
Amarillo, TX

Chris Shugart

Pattern Energy
Houston, TX

Barry T. Smitherman

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Austin, TX

Randy Sowell

Fremantle Energy, LLC
McCamey, TX

Brent Stahl

Stahl, Bernal & Davies, LLP
Austin, TX

Mark Strama

Texas House of Representatives
Austin, TX

Adam S. Umanoff

Chadbourne & Parke LLP
Los Angeles, CA

Roderick E. Wetsel

Wetsel & Carmichael, LLP
Sweetwater, TX

Patrick L. Wilkins

Tres Amigas LLC
Santa Fe, NM

Pat Wood III

Wood3 Resources
Houston, TX

Patrick Woodson

E.ON Climate & Renewables
Austin, TX

Robert P. Wright

Baker Botts L.L.P.
Houston, TX

Planning Committee

Lisa Chavarria—Co-Chair

Stahl, Bernal & Davies, LLP
Austin, TX

Richard Gruber—Co-Chair

SCHOTT Solar CSP, Inc.
Albuquerque, NM

Cathy Lilford Altman

Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal L.L.P.
Dallas, TX

John K. Arnold

Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP
Houston, TX

Steven Baron

Consulting and Legal Services
Austin, TX

Elizabeth Drews

Brown McCarroll, L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Michael J. Esposito

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Gregory S. Friend

McElroy, Sullivan & Miller, L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Michael G. Grable

Lone Star Transmission, LLC
Austin, TX

Ann A. Hawkins

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP
Houston, TX

William H. Holmes

Stoel Rives LLP
Portland, OR

J. Christopher Hughes

Brown, McCarroll, LLP
Austin, TX

Lindsey Hughes

The Wind Coalition
Austin, TX

Monty Humble

Mesa Power Group
Dallas, TX

Rebecca A. Klein

Klein Energy, LLC
Austin, TX

Stephen Krebs

Baker Botts L.L.P.
Houston, TX

Tim N. Libson

Trintek Energy Consulting, Inc.
Austin, TX

Diana M. Liebmann

Haynes and Boone, LLP
San Antonio, TX

Bonnie McMurtry

Andrews Kurth LLP
Houston, TX

M. Bradford Moody

Watt Beckworth Thompson & Henneman, L.L.
Houston, TX

John Moore

Stratus Energy Group, LLC
Austin, TX

Dwain K. Rogers Jr.

Renewable Energy Division, Texas General Land Office
Austin, TX

Ernest E. Smith

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Randy Sowell

Fremantle Energy, LLC
McCamey, TX

Brent Stahl

Stahl, Bernal & Davies, LLP
Austin, TX

Cyrus Tashakkori

Pioneer Green Energy
Austin, TX

Adam S. Umanoff

Chadbourne & Parke LLP
Los Angeles, CA

Roderick E. Wetsel

Wetsel & Carmichael, LLP
Sweetwater, TX

Patrick Woodson

E.ON Climate & Renewables
Austin, TX

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At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  

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Key Dates

Austin – Feb 22*, 23-24, 2011 – AT&T Conference Center
*optional Tue Afternoon session
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  • Austin
Standard Registration
Last day for $495.00 Regular pricing: Feb 16, 2011

$545.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Feb 16, 2011

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Feb 18, 2011

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Austin, TX
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$159.00 good through Jan 21, 2011

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$7 Self-Parking per day, $10 Valet per day, $14 Overnight Valet

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    Austin Energy
    Austin Energy is the nation's 9th largest community-owned electric utility. We serve 388,000 customers and a population of more than 900,000. We provide service within the City of Austin, Travis County, and a small portion of Williamson County. Austin Energy powers the capital city of Texas through a diverse generation mix. Our portfolio includes nuclear, coal, natural gas, and renewable energy sources. That's just over 2,600 megawatts (MW) of total generation. We created the top performing renewable energy program in the nation. We own the nation's first and largest green building program. And we're home to one of the nation's most comprehensive residential and commercial energy efficiency programs. www.austinenergy.com www.austinenergy.com/
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    Chadbourne & Parke LLP is one of the leading U.S. law firms in the renewable energy market. The Firm has worked on wind farm transactions both in the United States and abroad and has worked with most of the major U.S. wind developers. Our lawyers include a former general counsel and CEO of wind turbine manufacturer/project developer Zond (later of Enron Wind) and the past president of the American Wind Energy Association. Chambers USA—America's Leading Lawyers for Business honored Chadbourne at its 2008 Awards for Excellence as the winning law firm in the category of Energy Projects: Power Including Renewables. www.chadbourne.com www.chadbourne.com/
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    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has one of the world's leading practices focused on project finance and development transactions. Skadden has extensive experience in the renewable energy sector, including advising on the development, acquisition and financing of domestic and international wind, solar, geothermal and biomass projects. We also advise clients on investments in solar energy technologies and intellectual property matters. In 2010, Skadden was recognized as one of the top energy firms in the areas of renewable and alternative energy, power, electricity, and oil and gas by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. www.skadden.com www.skadden.com/
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    Stahl, Bernal & Davies, Llp
    Stahl, Bernal & Davies, LLP has been serving clients in the wind industry since 2000. We have assisted clients in the development, finance, acquisition and sale of wind energy projects in multiple states totaling over 3,000 MW. Our lawyers are highly experienced in the preparation of wind energy leases, option agreements, and access, transmission, collection system, and non-obstruction easements. We analyze and resolve the myriad of legal, title and survey issues arising in the development of wind energy projects and help clients plan for future challenges to their operations. We work closely and collaboratively with counsel for project lenders and tax equity investors in coordinating the range of real estate instruments, governmental approvals, surveys, title policies, and legal opinion letters necessary to close deals. www.sbaustinlaw.com www.sbaustinlaw.com/
  • SunPower logo
    SunPower
    SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB), founded in 1985, designs, manufactures and delivers the planet's most powerful solar technology broadly available today. Residential, business, government and utility customers rely on the company's experience and proven results to maximize return on investment. With headquarters in San Jose, California, SunPower has offices in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. www.sunpowercorp.com sunpowercorp.com/

  • Xtreme Power

    Xtreme Power
    www.xtremepowersolutions.com/
  • SCHOTT Solar CSP, Inc. logo
    SCHOTT Solar CSP, Inc.
    SCHOTT Solar is a world leading company in the field of solar energy and the market and technology leader in the area of receivers for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants with parabolic trough technology. Three state-of-the-art production facilities for SCHOTT Solar® receivers in the USA, Germany and Spain have a globally installed capacity of 1 GW per year. With more than 500,000 receivers already delivered to CSP plants around the globe, SCHOTT Solar continues to set the benchmark for this key component and is strongly committed to continuous efficiency improvements and product innovations. Whatever the future holds. www.schottsolar.com www.schottsolar.com/us/

  • Alamo Title

    Alamo Title
    www.alamotitle-austin.com/

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