2007

Wind Energy Institute

The University of Texas School of Law
The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the SBOT
The Wind Coalition

Austin Feb 26-27, 2007 Austin Convention Center
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Overview

Join energy attorneys, developers, renewable energy experts, county officials, landowners, and regulators at the 2007 Wind Energy Institute. A nationally-recognized faculty—drawn from attorneys, developers, engineers, and key Texas policymakers—will provide you with the latest technological, business, and legal information regarding wind development in Texas.

Topics include: the evolving technology and market for wind turbines; the law and economics of wind deals; key survey and title issues involving land acquisition for wind development; environmental and air quality issues; legal issues involving royalties and leases; small-scale and coastal developments; interconnection and the electrical grid in Texas, including the timing and impact of transmission build-out within the newly-designated Certified Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ).

Bonus Film: The program also includes a showing of a newly produced short documentary Wildcatting for Wind, a breathtaking, short film tour of wind farm construction and operation—from turbine blades at the top of the tower, to generator, to interconnection, to market. As a special bonus, all registrants will receive a complimentary DVD of this film, which was produced and shot specifically for this event.

Event Schedule

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

Day 1 February 26, 2007
Day 2 February 27, 2007

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Monday Morning, Feb. 26, 2007
Presiding Officer:
Lisa Chavarria, McElroy Sullivan & Miller LLP - Austin, TX
9:00 am

1.00 hr

A Primer on Wind Energy: Meteorology, Technology, Economics and Transmission

A substantial portion of this session is dedicated to the meteorology of wind and wind siting; with brief overviews of technology, economics and transmission issues that will be discussed in more detail throughout the conference.

Jamie Chapman, Texas Tech Wind Energy Center Research Center - Lubbock, TX
Andrew Swift, Texas Tech University - Lubbock, TX
10:00 am

1.00 hr

All About Wind Turbines: Supply, Demand, Regulation, Innovations and the Impact on Future Development

Leading wind turbine manufacturers discuss the state of the turbine market: supply, demand, trends, specialization between manufacturers, and the impact of technical innovation and higher efficiencies on the size, scope and location of future development.

Sean Fitzgerald, GE Infra, Energy - Saratoga Springs, NY
Chris Lambert, Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas - Newport Beach, CA
Geoff Sharples, Clipper Windpower Inc. - Carpinteria, CA
Dany St-Pierre, Siemens Wind Power - Orlando, FL
Moderator:
Adam S. Umanoff, Chadborne & Parke LLP - Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Wieland, Vestas Americas - Denver, CO
11:15 am

0.50 hr

Wind Development: Key Survey and Title Issues

A discussion of key survey and title issues in wind energy project developments. Title review checklists, survey review checklists, and sample survey certification language will be provided, along with sample forms to resolve commonly encountered title and survey problems. Practical suggestions will also be offered on how to coordinate landowner and title company due diligence as well as the format and review of surveys and title commitments in instances in which numerous landowners and tracts are involved.

Kimberlee Centera, AES Wind Generation - San Diego, CA
Brent G. Stahl, Stahl Bernal & Davies, L.L.P. - Austin, TX
11:45 am

0.67 hr

Anatomy of a Wind Deal

A non-technical discussion of the role and impact of federal tax credit, state renewable energy credits, turbine deposits, interconnection agreements and other related economic consideration in wind deals—an overview of the key issues covered in the developers’ roundtable to follow.

Ciaran O'Brien, Airtricity, Inc. - Chicago, IL
Monday Afternoon, Feb. 26, 2007
Presiding Officer:
Andy Bowman, Airtricity, Inc. - Austin, TX
1:30 pm

1.00 hr

Wind Leases: Developer and Land Owner Perspectives

This session covers the latest developments and emerging terms in wind leases and the key negotiating points between developers and landowners. Sample leases and annotated clauses will be provided.

Lisa Chavarria, McElroy Sullivan & Miller LLP - Austin, TX
Moderator:
Heather Otten, Invenergy LLC - Austin, TX
Roderick E. Wetsel, Steakley, Wetsel, & Carmichael LLP - Sweetwater, TX
Robert Payton Wright, Baker Botts, L.L.P. - Houston, TX
2:30 pm

1.00 hr

Developers’ Roundtable: Wind Deals in Texas

This session examines how developers look at the viability and value of potential projects, including key legal and financial considerations.

Glenn Allen Hodges, Babcock & Brown - Austin, TX
Andy Bowman, Airtricity, Inc. - Austin, TX
David Groberg, Rockville, MD
David Herrick, FPL Energy, LLC - Juno Beach, FL
Moderator:
Ward C. Marshall, Babcock & Brown - Austin, TX
Craig Matacynski, RES Americas Developments, Inc. - Austin, TX
Robert Sims, AES Wind Generation - San Diego, CA
4:00 pm

1.00 hr

Follow the Money: The Rush to Finance and Invest in Renewables

This session examines who’s investing in wind deals and the nature and characteristics of investing and finance at each stage in development. Learn who the major players and financiers are and what they are looking for—business and legal considerations. This session will also discuss the M&A activity in this section and implications for the industry.

Moderator:
Douglas S. Bland, Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P. - Houston, TX
William H. Holmes, Stoel Rives LLP - Portland, OR
Stephen Krebs, Baker Botts, LLP - Houston, TX
Kevin B. Smith, Invenergy LLC - Chicago, IL
5:00 pm

0.00 hr ethics

Wildcatting for Wind, The Texas Experience from Turbine to Market

This short documentary—produced specifically for the 2007 Conference—takes you onto working wind farms in the Sweetwater, TX region: from ground operations to the top of the turbines, to explain construction, generation, operation, and interconnection. As a special bonus, each attendee will receive a complimentary DVD of the documentary.
Many thanks to Babcock & Brown, FPL Energy, LLC, GE Wind Energy, and the Sweetwater community.

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Tuesday Morning, Feb. 27, 2007
Presiding Officer:
Mike Sloan, Virtus Energy Research Associates Inc. - Austin, TX
9:00 am

0.75 hr

Grid 101: Understanding the Electrical Transmission Grid in Texas

The essential primer on the power system, including the fundamentals on managing the grid, transmission constraints, reliability limits and capacity issues, key terms, vocabulary and concepts—all with PowerPoint illustrations.

Ken A. Donohoo, ERCOT Taylor - Taylor, TX
9:45 am

1.00 hr

From Economics to Clean Air Credits: Is Wind Power a Good Deal for Texas?

This session opens with a brief explanation of the role and operation of the Texas Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and Renewable Energy Credits (REC), and continues with a discussion of related policy issues, e.g., transmission funding, wind integration issues, new emission credits, etc. The panel closes with an exchange of differing views on the economics and environmental impact of wind energy and what is the best wind policy for Texas’ future.

Tammy Cooper, Austin, TX
Mark Dreyfus, Austin Energy - Austin, TX
Mike Sloan, Virtus Energy Research Associates Inc. - Austin, TX
10:45 am

1.25 hrs

Grid 102: The Future of Transmission in Texas

The future growth and location of wind developments are heavily dependent on transmission capacity to move energy from wind farms in largely rural wind areas to more densely populated markets. The transmission for many wind-rich areas of Texas is near or at capacity, and will be subject to transmission curtailment by ERCOT, if additional wind farms are developed. The Texas Legislature has taken steps to increase the contribution of renewable energy resources by asking ERCOT to study and the PUC to designate Competitive Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ) and identify the new transmission facilities needed for the CREZs. In December 2006, ERCOT provided the PUC with engineering analysis for new CREZ zones’ designations: Which areas are most likely to be designated and see build-out, on which routes, at what capacity levels, and when? What will the impact be on transmission capacity, and the location of new wind power development? How will transmission build-out be prioritized, financed and actually constructed? What impact will ERCOT’s new nodal pricing mechanisms have on development incentives? Leading experts from ERCOT, the PUC and the transmission sector will explain the new system, and discuss how these new rules are likely to play out in practice over the next year.

Ken A. Donohoo, ERCOT Taylor - Taylor, TX
Paul Hassink, AEP - Tulsa, OK
Jess K. Totten, Public Utility Commission of Texas - Austin, TX
Dan Woodfin, ERCOT - Taylor, TX
Tuesday Afternoon, Feb. 27, 2007
Presiding Officers:
C. Kingsbery Otto, Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Coastal Resources - Lago Vista, TX
Mike Sloan, Virtus Energy Research Associates Inc. - Austin, TX
12:30 pm

1.25 hrs

Luncheon Presentation: Wind Energy Policymaker Panel: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

Leading policymakers look back at the recent SB20 legislation and discuss the state of pending regulations and future policy initiatives designed to promote the growth of wind power.

Moderator:
Paul Hudson, Public Utility Commission of Texas - Austin, TX
Phil King, House Committee on Regulated Industries - Austin, TX
Jerry Patterson, Texas General Land Office - Austin, TX
David Swinford, State Representative - Austin, TX
Kathleen Harnett White, TX Commission on Environmental Quality - Austin, TX
2:00 pm

0.75 hr

Coastal and Offshore Wind Development

This session discusses unique siting; development and technical issues relative to coastal and offshore development; special leasing and other regulatory issues; and concludes with a discussion on how long it will take for offshore development to be operational in Texas.

M. Bradford Moody, Watt, Beckworth & Thompson, L.L.P. - Houston, TX
Patrick Nye, American Shoreline, Inc. - Corpus Christi, TX
Jorge Ramirez, Texas General Land Office - Austin, TX
Tom "Smitty" Smith, Public Citizen - Austin, TX
2:45 pm

1.00 hr

The Market for Wind Energy: Who’s Buying, Who’s Not, and Why

Market-based consumer demand for cleaner energy sources represents a major drive for future wind power installations. Whether through direct energy purchases or renewable energy credits, many environmentally-sensitive corporate and individual consumers are rapidly creating demand while a variety of players from traditional energy companies to brand new ventures are readying to serve that demand. This session discusses the motivations, possible regulatory obstacles, strategy and goals of various market participants—with a look at likely trends and developments over the next few years.

Allison Wall, Houston, TX
Moderator:
Matt Clouse, Green Power Partnership, U.S. Environmen - Washington, DC
Chris Hendrix, Texas Retail Energy (Wal-Mart) - Bentonville, AR
Phillip W. Tonge, Direct Energy, LP - Houston, TX
4:00 pm

0.50 hr

Local and County Perspectives (and Pitfalls) in Dealing with Wind Energy

A discussion of the impact of wind farm development at the (mostly rural) local and county levels. Construction, landowner royalties, spending, changes in the tax base and negotiations, and implementation of tax abatements—hear from those who have been through the process and have advised local officials or assisted developers on wind developments.

Charles L. Black, Wagstaff, Alvis, Stubbeman, Seamster & L - Abilene, TX
Mitchell G. Davenport, Jack County - Jacksboro, TX
C. Kingsbery Otto, Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Coastal Resources - Lago Vista, TX
4:30 pm

0.50 hr

Getting Off the Grid: Distributed Generation and Small Scale Self-Generation

Want to go green? Get off the grid? Stay on the grid but reduce your energy bill? A former regulator and manufacturers of small scale wind turbines discuss what’s involved and how it works.

Shari Beth Heino, Austin, TX
Andy Kruse, Southwest Windpower - Flagstaff, AZ

Day 1 February 26, 2007
Day 2 February 27, 2007

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Conference Faculty

Charles L. Black

Wagstaff, Alvis, Stubbeman, Seamster & L
Abilene, TX

Douglas S. Bland

Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P.
Houston, TX

Andy Bowman

Airtricity, Inc.
Austin, TX

Kimberlee Centera

AES Wind Generation
San Diego, CA

Jamie Chapman

Texas Tech Wind Energy Center Research Center
Lubbock, TX

Lisa Chavarria

McElroy Sullivan & Miller LLP
Austin, TX

Matt Clouse

Green Power Partnership, U.S. Environmen
Washington, DC

Tammy Cooper

Austin, TX

Mitchell G. Davenport

Jack County
Jacksboro, TX

Ken A. Donohoo

ERCOT Taylor
Taylor, TX

Mark Dreyfus

Austin Energy
Austin, TX

Sean Fitzgerald

GE Infra, Energy
Saratoga Springs, NY

David Groberg

Rockville, MD

Paul Hassink

AEP
Tulsa, OK

Shari Beth Heino

Austin, TX

Chris Hendrix

Texas Retail Energy (Wal-Mart)
Bentonville, AR

David Herrick

FPL Energy, LLC
Juno Beach, FL

Glenn Allen Hodges

Babcock & Brown
Austin, TX

William H. Holmes

Stoel Rives LLP
Portland, OR

Paul Hudson

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Austin, TX

Phil King

House Committee on Regulated Industries
Austin, TX

Stephen Krebs

Baker Botts, LLP
Houston, TX

Andy Kruse

Southwest Windpower
Flagstaff, AZ

Chris Lambert

Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas
Newport Beach, CA

Ward C. Marshall

Babcock & Brown
Austin, TX

Craig Matacynski

RES Americas Developments, Inc.
Austin, TX

M. Bradford Moody

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

Patrick Nye

American Shoreline, Inc.
Corpus Christi, TX

Ciaran O'Brien

Airtricity, Inc.
Chicago, IL

Heather Otten

Invenergy LLC
Austin, TX

C. Kingsbery Otto

Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Coastal Resources
Lago Vista, TX

Jerry Patterson

Texas General Land Office
Austin, TX

Jorge Ramirez

Texas General Land Office
Austin, TX

Geoff Sharples

Clipper Windpower Inc.
Carpinteria, CA

Robert Sims

AES Wind Generation
San Diego, CA

Mike Sloan

Virtus Energy Research Associates Inc.
Austin, TX

Kevin B. Smith

Invenergy LLC
Chicago, IL

Tom "Smitty" Smith

Public Citizen
Austin, TX

Dany St-Pierre

Siemens Wind Power
Orlando, FL

Brent G. Stahl

Stahl Bernal & Davies, L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Andrew Swift

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

David Swinford

State Representative
Austin, TX

Phillip W. Tonge

Direct Energy, LP
Houston, TX

Jess K. Totten

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Austin, TX

Adam S. Umanoff

Chadborne & Parke LLP
Los Angeles, CA

Allison Wall

Houston, TX

Roderick E. Wetsel

Steakley, Wetsel, & Carmichael LLP
Sweetwater, TX

Kathleen Harnett White

TX Commission on Environmental Quality
Austin, TX

Stephen Wieland

Vestas Americas
Denver, CO

Dan Woodfin

ERCOT
Taylor, TX

Robert Payton Wright

Baker Botts, L.L.P.
Houston, TX

Planning Committee

Lisa Chavarria—Co-Chair

McElroy Sullivan & Miller LLP
Austin, TX

Mike Sloan—Co-Chair

Virtus Energy Research Associates Inc.
Austin, TX

Kathryn Arbeit

Orion Energy LLC
Oakland, CA

Douglas S. Bland

Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P.
Houston, TX

Andy Bowman

Airtricity, Inc.
Austin, TX

Jamie Chapman

Texas Tech Wind Energy Center Research Center
Lubbock, TX

Ken A. Donohoo

ERCOT Taylor
Taylor, TX

Michael J Esposito

University Of Texas School Of Law
Austin, TX

Michael George Grable

ERCOT
Austin, TX

William H. Holmes

Stoel Rives LLP
Portland, OR

Paul Hudson

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Austin, TX

Stephen Krebs

Baker Botts, LLP
Houston, TX

Ward C. Marshall

Babcock & Brown
Austin, TX

M. Bradford Moody

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

Heather Otten

Invenergy LLC
Austin, TX

C. Kingsbery Otto

Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Coastal Resources
Lago Vista, TX

Jorge Ramirez

Texas General Land Office
Austin, TX

Mark R. Stover

Good Company Associates
Austin, TX

Roderick E. Wetsel

Steakley, Wetsel, & Carmichael LLP
Sweetwater, TX

Credit Info

Austin

MCLE Credit

Texas – 13.25 hrs
Legal Specialization(s): Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 0.00 hr

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

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.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

TX Professional Engineer – 0.00 hr

This course may qualify for self-reporting credits with PELS (TX Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors) - please use the link below to find information on how to track your credit with PELS. When you select this credit type, you will receive a downloadable Certificate of Attendance with date and course information for your records.

https://pels.texas.gov/pecep.htm

Key Dates

Austin – Feb 26-27, 2007 – Austin Convention Center

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Standard Registration
Last day for $495.00 Regular pricing: Feb 14, 2007

$545.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Feb 16, 2007

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Feb 20, 2007

Venue

Austin Convention Center

500 E. Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX
512-404-4000 (reservations)
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Parking Information

Surface lot at Red River & Cesar Chavez, $7 day

Nearby Hotel Accommodations

Accommodations

$139.00 good through Feb 5, 2007

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors! Click each logo below to learn more.

Fpl Energy

Florida Power & Light Company is the principal subsidiary of FPL Group, Inc. (NYSE: FPL), nationally known as a high quality, efficient and customer-driven organization focused on energy-related products and services. With annual revenues of more than $11 billion and a growing presence in 26 states, FPL Group is widely recognized as one of the country's premier power companies. Florida Power & Light Company serves 4.4 million customer accounts in Florida. FPL Energy, LLC, FPL Group's competitive energy subsidiary, is a leader in producing electricity from clean and renewable fuels. www.FPL.com www.fpl.com/
Res Americas, Inc.

Renewable Energy Systems (RES) is one of the fastest growing wind development companies in the world and has been at the forefront of the wind industry since it was founded in 1981. RES has been active in North America since 1997 and has either developed or constructed over 10% of the installed capacity in the United States. www.res-americas.com www.res-americas.com/
Aes Wind Generation

Aes Wind Generation

www.aes.com/
Airtricity

Airtricity
Direct Energy

Direct Energy
Baker Botts L. L. P.

Baker Botts L. L. P.

Baker Botts is an international law firm recognized for their creative approach to the legal and business issues facing their clients. With approximately 800 lawyers and worldwide network of offices, Baker Botts works with their clients on a wide range of matters. Our approach to the law practice is collaborative, with lawyers functioning as integrated teams to bring the most appropriate response to client needs. www.bakerbotts.com www.bakerbotts.com/
Invenergy Llc

Invenergy LLC is a leading clean energy company focused on the development, ownership, operation and management of large-scale electricity generation assets in the North American and European markets. The company serves a wide range of utilities, load serving entities, energy merchants and industrial customers, with electric generation assets primarily in large scale wind energy and clean natural gas fueled electric generating facilities. Founded in 2001, Invenergy has an experienced management team with a track record of resounding success at Invenergy and in the team's prior business entities. Invenergy's development activities include building, owning and operating large scale wind energy and thermal generating facilities. www.invenergyllc.com www.invenergyllc.com/
McElroy, Sullivan & Miller, L. L. P.

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

www.msmtx.com/
Morgan Lewis & Bockius

Morgan Lewis & Bockius
Siemens Power Generation

Siemens Power Generation is one of the world's leaders for leading-edge power and energy solutions. With more than 40,000 experienced employees, they are specialists in planning, construction and upgrades of power plants; development, production and supply of components and systems; comprehensive plant services, I&C solutions and energy management systems; fuel cells, turbines, compressors and full-scope solutions for industrial plants, as well as wind energy systems. www.siemens.com/powergeneration www.powergeneration.siemens.com/home
Stoel Rives

Stoel Rives
Vestas Americas

Vestas Americas
Vinson & Elkins LLP

Vinson & Elkins LLP

www.velaw.com/
Wetsel & Carmichael, Llp

Wetsel & Carmichael, Llp

www.wetsel-carmichael.com/

2007

Wind Energy Institute

The University of Texas School of LawThe Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the SBOTThe Wind Coalition

Austin Feb 26-27, 2007 Austin Convention Center Conference Concluded

Buy

Related products: Materials

Overview

Event Schedule

Monday Morning, Feb. 26, 2007

Monday Afternoon, Feb. 26, 2007

Tuesday Morning, Feb. 27, 2007

Tuesday Afternoon, Feb. 27, 2007

Conference Faculty

Charles L. Black

Douglas S. Bland

Andy Bowman

Kimberlee Centera

Jamie Chapman

Lisa Chavarria

Matt Clouse

Tammy Cooper

Mitchell G. Davenport

Ken A. Donohoo

Mark Dreyfus

Sean Fitzgerald

David Groberg

Paul Hassink

Shari Beth Heino

Chris Hendrix

David Herrick

Glenn Allen Hodges

William H. Holmes

Paul Hudson

Phil King

Stephen Krebs

Andy Kruse

Chris Lambert

Ward C. Marshall

Craig Matacynski

M. Bradford Moody

Patrick Nye

Ciaran O'Brien

Heather Otten

C. Kingsbery Otto

Jerry Patterson

Jorge Ramirez

Geoff Sharples

Robert Sims

Mike Sloan

Kevin B. Smith

Tom "Smitty" Smith

Dany St-Pierre

Brent G. Stahl

Andrew Swift

David Swinford

Phillip W. Tonge

Jess K. Totten

Adam S. Umanoff

Allison Wall

Roderick E. Wetsel

Kathleen Harnett White

Stephen Wieland

Dan Woodfin

Robert Payton Wright

Planning Committee

Lisa Chavarria—Co-Chair

Mike Sloan—Co-Chair

Kathryn Arbeit

Douglas S. Bland

Andy Bowman

Jamie Chapman

Ken A. Donohoo

Michael J Esposito

Michael George Grable

William H. Holmes

Paul Hudson

Stephen Krebs

Ward C. Marshall

M. Bradford Moody

Heather Otten

The University of Texas School of Law
The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the SBOT
The Wind Coalition

Austin Feb 26-27, 2007 Austin Convention Center
Conference Concluded