UT Law Continuing Legal Education

2014

Renewable Energy Law

Austin Jan 28-29, 2014 AT&T Conference Center
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PRESENTED BY
The University of Texas School of Law
The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas (OGERL)

EVENT SPONSORS
Haynes and Boone, LLP
Husch Blackwell LLP
Stahl, Bernal, Davies, Sewell & Chavarria, LLP

SPONSORS
Andrews Kurth LLP
CohnReznick LLP
K&L Gates LLP
RES Americas Inc.
Vinson & Elkins LLP

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
Energy Bar Association
Gulf Coast Power Association
The Wind Coalition

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Overview

Join leading attorneys and industry experts in wind, solar and storage for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide. The program blends law, economics, technology, finance, tax and regulatory policy, and is aimed at industry participants, legal and financial advisors, and key legislative and regulatory policymakers and staff.

2014 highlights include:

The Commercial Competitive Landscape for Utility-Scale Renewable Energy in Texas and beyond
An examination of the current conditions for the expansion of utility-scale solar in Texas
The evolution and impact of distributed generation (DG) in Texas and other states
An update on the final CREZ build-out and a look at possible impacts
Resource adequacy issues, capacity and energy markets and the impact on renewable energy project development
Emerging Project Financing Models/Vehicles; plus PACE legislation here in Texas
The advantages and disadvantages of traditional PPAs vs. hedge PPAs
State and federal regulatory, tax and case law updates
Keynote presentation by Scott W. Tinker, Director of the Bureau of Economic Geology, State Geologist of Texas, and leading expert in the Switch Energy Project

Event Schedule

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

Day 1 January 28, 2014
Day 2 January 29, 2014

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Tuesday Morning, Jan. 28, 2014
Presiding Officer:
Brent Stahl, Stahl, Bernal, Davies, Sewell & Chavarria LLP - Austin, TX
7:30 am

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:25 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

0.75 hr

Commercial Competitive Landscape for Utility-Scale Renewable Energy

A look back and forward at the competitive landscape in Texas and beyond for wind and solar energy.

Andy Bowman, Pioneer Green Energy, LLC - Austin, TX
9:15 am

1.00 hr

Utility-Scale Solar: Is the Texas Market Poised for Growth?

Will the convergence of the CREZ buildout, new ERCOT protocols, PUCT policy and the expiration of the ITC create conditions for the expansion of utility-scale solar energy deployment in Texas?

Moderator:
Randy Sowell, Lionshare Advisory Services - McCamey, TX
Panelists:
Clay A. Butler, The Butler Firm, PLLC - Austin, TX
Michael Osborne, Austin Energy - Austin, TX
Maura Yates, SunEdison LLC - Austin, TX
10:15 am

Break
10:30 am

1.25 hrs

Distributed Generation’s Impact on Large-Scale Electric Utility Models

Will distributed generation (DG) be a "disruptive force" in the electric utility industry similar to the impact cell phones have had on wire-line telephone companies? This panel explores how DG may evolve given advancing technology, government policy, new financing models, and how DG and Texas utility models can co-exist in harmony.

Moderator:
Richard Gruber, Third Path Advisors, LLC - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Robyn Beavers, NRG Energy, Inc. - San Francisco, CA
Brewster McCracken, Pecan Street Inc. - Austin, TX
Katie Sloan, Southern California Edison - Los Angeles, CA
11:45 am

Pick Up Lunch

Included in registration.
Tuesday Afternoon, Jan. 28, 2014
Presiding Officer:
Karen E. Jones, SunPower Corporation - Portland, OR
KEYNOTE LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
Thank You to Our Luncheon Sponsor

Haynes and Boone, LLP
12:05 pm

0.75 hr

Regional Economic Outlook

Anil Kumar, Senior Research Economist and Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas - Dallas, TX
12:50 pm

Break
1:00 pm

0.50 hr

Federal Regulatory Update

Renewable developments over the past year and a forecast of things to come, with a focus on federal activity and the new leadership at FERC.

Paul F. Wight, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates - Washington, DC
1:30 pm

0.50 hr

State Regulatory Update

Update on regulatory changes during the last year—key proceedings and rulings in Texas impacting the electric power markets.

Diana M. Liebmann, Haynes and Boone, LLP - San Antonio, TX
2:00 pm

1.00 hr

CREZ Update

A description of the completed CREZ construction focusing on statistics that have not typically been included in CREZ program summaries, an assessment of current power delivery limitations from the Panhandle portion of the CREZ lines, and a projection of the likely financial impact—an increase in ERCOT Transmission Cost of Service (TCOS)—from the construction of the CREZ system.

Moderator:
John Moore, Stratus Energy Group - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Jeff Billo, Electric Reliability Council of Texas - Taylor, TX
Steve Farmer, RS&H - Austin, TX
3:00 pm

0.50 hr

Interconnection Overview

Overview of recent procedural and technical requirement changes and how these have become more demanding. Is this nourishing new practical considerations such as fast-track options for smaller projects? Interesting parallels in ERCOT and CAISO.

Hala N. Ballouz, Electric Power Engineers, Inc. - Austin, TX
3:30 pm

Break
3:45 pm

0.75 hr

Current Storage Technologies

As costs of deployment decline and practical experience increases, electric energy storage is approaching an inflection point like that experienced by solar roughly a decade ago. The panel discusses the legal challenges that operating energy storage projects have encountered while being deployed, as well as the solutions to those challenges.

Moderator:
William H. Holmes, K&L Gates LLP - Portland, OR
Panelists:
Audrey Fogarty, Xtreme Power Inc. - Austin, TX
Darrell W. Hayslip, Narrow Gate Energy, LLC - Denton, TX
4:30 pm

1.00 hr

Resource Adequacy Policy Impacts on Renewable Generators and Storage Facilities

Over the past dozen years, a global pace-setting 10,000 megawatts of wind capacity was installed in ERCOT and another wave of wind development appears to be underway in Texas’s Competitive Renewable Energy Zones. Recently, the first utility-scale solar and electricity storage facilities have interconnected to the ERCOT network. All this has occurred under Texas’s somewhat unique energy-only market design. Major changes to that market design have recently been ordered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and Commissioners continue to consider additional market design changes, including a centralized forward capacity market, to encourage new generation resource development in the face of projected resource inadequacy. What do such market design changes mean for wind, solar and storage projects? This panel discusses the latest developments in the ERCOT resource adequacy policy-making environment with contextual focus on issues of interest to renewable generation and electricity storage project financiers, developers and operators.

Moderator:
Mark Bruce, Stratus Energy Group - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Warren Lasher, Electric Reliability Council of Texas - Austin, TX
Dan Woodfin, Electric Reliability Council of Texas - Taylor, TX
5:30 pm

Adjourn to Reception
Thank You to Our Sponsor

Stahl, Bernal, Davies, Sewell & Chavarria, LLP

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Wednesday Morning, Jan. 29, 2014
Presiding Officer:
Russel E. Smith, Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association - Austin, TX
8:00 am

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:30 am

1.00 hr

Financing and Investment: Emerging Project Financing Models/Vehicles, Pension Fund Investments in Renewable Energy, and PACE

Moderator:
Eric H. Drummond, Husch Blackwell LLP - Denver, CO
Panelists:
Charlene Vanlier Heydinger, Keeping PACE in Texas - Austin, TX
Timothy Kemper, CohnReznick LLP - Atlanta, GA
Charles H. Purcell, K&L Gates LLP - Seattle, WA
9:30 am

0.50 hr

Key Project Finance Issues for Long-Term Ground Leases

Dirk R. Mueller, Farella Braun + Martel LLP - San Francisco, CA
10:00 am

Break
10:15 am

1.00 hr

Traditional PPAs vs. Hedge PPAs (or “Contract for Differences”)

This panel discusses the differences between traditional PPAs and contracts for difference. Why might a party prefer one over the other? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Moderator:
Giji M. John, Andrews Kurth LLP - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Kenneth Davies, Altenex - Boston, MA
Shalini Ramanathan, RES Americas - Austin, TX
11:15 am

0.75 hr ethics

Lawyer for the Deal: When You're Wearing Too Many Hats

When multiple entities are created for a "deal," conflicts occur, and costs and attorney's fees skyrocket if litigation follows. What you need to know and what you can do to best serve your clients when you find yourself wearing too many hats.

Thomas H. Watkins, Husch Blackwell LLP - Austin, TX
12:00 pm

Pick Up Lunch

Included in registration.
Wednesday Afternoon, Jan. 29, 2014
Presiding Officer:
Richard Gruber, Third Path Advisors, LLC - Austin, TX
KEYNOTE LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
Thank You to Our Luncheon Sponsor

Husch Blackwell LLP
12:20 pm

0.75 hr

The Global Energy Transition: An Objective Look at Drivers and Pace

The transition from a fossil-energy present to an alternate-energy future will span the 21st century. The pace of change will be driven by energy affordability, availability, reliability and environmental sustainability. In percentage terms, oil and coal will slowly decrease while natural and nuclear increase. Attempting to orchestrate a transition via poorly-informed government policy, or unachievable technology acceleration, could have unintended consequences. Scaling up alternative energy sources like solar, wind, biomass and geothermal is investment-heavy, but can be accomplished with well-considered policy and technology advances, especially in energy storage and transmission. Efficiency, including vehicles, insulation and lighting, and industrial systems, is key to environmental sustainability.

Scott W. Tinker, Director, Bureau of Economic Geology and State Geologist of Texas, The University of Texas at Austin Jackson School of Geosciences - Austin, TX
1:05 pm

Break
1:15 pm

0.50 hr

The Intersection between Federal Environmental Regulation and Renewable Energy Demand

James D. Marston, Environmental Defense Fund - Austin, TX
1:45 pm

0.75 hr

State Tax Update

This presentation highlights upcoming changes to the Chapter 313 program and how it could impact renewable energy projects, as well as other recent tax updates.

Kevin O'Hanlon, O' Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath - Austin, TX
Robert Wood, Economic Development and Analysis Division, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Austin, TX
2:30 pm

0.50 hr

Federal Tax Update

Renewable energy transactions are economically driven by the current federal tax credits and incentives available. Learn about the latest tax considerations and issues impacting tax equity investors and industry participants.

Nat Eng, Novogradac & Company LLP - San Francisco, CA
3:00 pm

Break
3:15 pm

0.50 hr

Case Law Update

A review of select recent court decisions involving renewable energy.

Becky H. Diffen, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Austin, TX
3:45 pm

0.75 hr ethics

What’s Your Ethics IQ?

Test your ethics knowledge in an interactive game where the audience can anonymously answer multiple choice ethics questions and compete against each other to win!

Richard Melamed, Richard Melamed, PLLC - Houston, TX
4:30 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 January 28, 2014
Day 2 January 29, 2014

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Conference Faculty

Hala N. Ballouz

Electric Power Engineers, Inc.
Austin, TX

Robyn Beavers

NRG Energy, Inc.
San Francisco, CA

Jeff Billo

Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Taylor, TX

Andy Bowman

Pioneer Green Energy, LLC
Austin, TX

Mark Bruce

Stratus Energy Group
Austin, TX

Clay A. Butler

The Butler Firm, PLLC
Austin, TX

Kenneth Davies

Altenex
Boston, MA

Becky H. Diffen

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Austin, TX

Eric H. Drummond

Husch Blackwell LLP
Denver, CO

Nat Eng

Novogradac & Company LLP
San Francisco, CA

Steve Farmer

RS&H
Austin, TX

Audrey Fogarty

Xtreme Power Inc.
Austin, TX

Richard Gruber

Third Path Advisors, LLC
Austin, TX

Darrell W. Hayslip

Narrow Gate Energy, LLC
Denton, TX

Charlene Vanlier Heydinger

Keeping PACE in Texas
Austin, TX

William H. Holmes

K&L Gates LLP
Portland, OR

Giji M. John

Andrews Kurth LLP
Houston, TX

Timothy Kemper

CohnReznick LLP
Atlanta, GA

Anil Kumar

Senior Research Economist and Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Dallas, TX

Warren Lasher

Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Austin, TX

Diana M. Liebmann

Haynes and Boone, LLP
San Antonio, TX

James D. Marston

Environmental Defense Fund
Austin, TX

Brewster McCracken

Pecan Street Inc.
Austin, TX

Richard Melamed

Richard Melamed, PLLC
Houston, TX

John Moore

Stratus Energy Group
Austin, TX

Dirk R. Mueller

Farella Braun + Martel LLP
San Francisco, CA

Kevin O'Hanlon

O' Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath
Austin, TX

Michael Osborne

Austin Energy
Austin, TX

Charles H. Purcell

K&L Gates LLP
Seattle, WA

Shalini Ramanathan

RES Americas
Austin, TX

Katie Sloan

Southern California Edison
Los Angeles, CA

Randy Sowell

Lionshare Advisory Services
McCamey, TX

Scott W. Tinker

Director, Bureau of Economic Geology and State Geologist of Texas, The University of Texas at Austin Jackson School of Geosciences
Austin, TX

Thomas H. Watkins

Husch Blackwell LLP
Austin, TX

Paul F. Wight

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Washington, DC

Robert Wood

Economic Development and Analysis Division, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Austin, TX

Dan Woodfin

Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Taylor, TX

Maura Yates

SunEdison LLC
Austin, TX

Planning Committee

Richard Gruber—Co-Chair

Third Path Advisors, LLC
Austin, TX

Brent Stahl—Co-Chair

Stahl, Bernal, Davies, Sewell & Chavarria LLP
Austin, TX

Steven Baron

Steven Baron Consulting and Legal Services
Austin, TX

Mark Bruce

Stratus Energy Group
Austin, TX

Lisa Chavarria

Stahl, Bernal, Davies, Sewell & Chavarria LLP
Austin, TX

Jeff Clark

The Wind Coalition
Austin, TX

Becky H. Diffen

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Austin, TX

Elizabeth Drews

Husch Blackwell LLP
Austin, TX

Gregory S. Friend

Stahl, Bernal, Davies, Sewell & Chavarria LLP
Austin, TX

Michael G. Grable

Lone Star Transmission, LLC
Austin, TX

Kevin Gresham

E.ON Climate and Renewables
Austin, TX

Ann A. Hawkins

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Houston, TX

William H. Holmes

K&L Gates LLP
Portland, OR

Monty Humble

Brightman Energy LLC
Austin, TX

Joanna Jefferson

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Byron Kentor

SunPower Corporation
Austin, TX

Stephen Krebs

OwnEnergy
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 & Sullivan LLP
Houston, TX

John Moore

Stratus Energy Group
Austin, TX

Brett A. Perlman

Vector Advisors
Houston, TX

Karl R. Rábago

Rábago Energy LLC
Austin, TX

Marty Jo Rogers

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Houston, TX

Gregory J. Smith

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Russel E. Smith

Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association
Austin, TX

Randy Sowell

Lionshare Advisory Services
McCamey, TX

Cyrus Tashakkori

Pioneer Green Energy, LLC
Austin, TX

Adam Wenner

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Washington, DC

Roderick E. Wetsel

Wetsel & Carmichael, LLP
Sweetwater, TX

Susan G. Wilson

Novogradac & Company LLP
Austin, TX

Credit Info

Austin

MCLE Credit

Texas – 15.00 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Real Estate 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 Monday. 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

California – 15.00 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. Self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Illinois – 14.25 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. You may also need to sign in at the registration desk if you are attending the live conference - please check with conference staff. UT Law CLE will verify the number of Illinois attorneys in attendance within 10 days after the conference and will report your credit to the MCLE Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Kansas – 16.00 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Kansas Continuing Legal Education Commission (KSCLE) within 30 days after the conference. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Oklahoma – 18.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Other Credit

Certified Professional Landman (AAPL) – 15.00 hrs

Following the conference, UT CLE will send attendees a certificate of attendance with the AAPL course number and reporting information included.
http://www.landman.org

Registered Professional Landman (AAPL) – 15.00 hrs

Following the conference, UT CLE will send attendees a certificate of attendance with the AAPL course number and reporting information included.
http://www.landman.org

TX Accounting CPE – 18.00 hrs

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 will need to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion at the conference for your records. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact Laura Tolin, ltolin@law.utexas.edu, if you have additional questions.

TX Insurance – 0.00 hr

UT Law CLE conferences are considered "qualifying" courses, not certified by TDI. Such qualifying courses may be used for credit.

Qualifying courses are insurance courses that are: (A) offered for credit by accredited colleges, universities, or law schools; or (B) part of a national designation certification program; or (C) approved for classroom, classroom equivalent, or participatory credit by the continuing education approval authority of a state bar association or state board of public accountancy; or (D) certified or approved for continuing education credit under the guidelines of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation.

Continuing Education Credit Information for Agents and Adjusters

Agent/Adjuster Continuing Education Forms

TX Professional Engineer – 0.00 hr

This course will qualify for self-reporting credits with PELS (TX Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors) - please see the education form log below to keep track of your credits in the case of an audit. When you select this credit type in the webcast, you will receive a downloadable Certificate of Attendance with date and course information for your records.

https://pels.texas.gov/downloads/TBPE_CEP_Log.pdf

TX Real Estate Commission (TREC) – 9.00 hrs

https://www.trec.texas.gov/sites/default/files/pdf-forms/CE_CLE-0.pdf

Use this link to obtain the TREC MCE form for self-reporting your TREC credit. UT Law CLE will provide a Certificate of Attendance at the conference.

Key Dates

Austin – Jan 28-29, 2014 – AT&T Conference Center

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Last day for cancellation (full refund): Jan 22, 2014

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Last day for cancellation: Jan 24, 2014

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX
877.744.8822 (reservations)
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Accommodations

$174 room rate good through January 6, 2014 (subject to availability).

Reserve your room online.

Parking Information

Free daily self-parking at UT garages. Separate fees apply for valet and overnight parking.

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Haynes and Boone, LLP

Haynes and Boone, LLP is an international corporate law firm with offices in Texas, New York, California, Washington, D.C., Rio de Janeiro*, Shanghai and Mexico City, providing a full spectrum of legal services. With more than 500 attorneys, Haynes and Boone is ranked among the largest law firms in the nation by The National Law Journal and has been named winner of a 2013 Thomas L. Sager diversity award by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association.

* Working under a cooperation agreement with MMA in Rio de Janeiro. Available by appointment with MMA Lawyers. Haynes and Boone, LLP and MMA Lawyers operate as independent firms.
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Husch Blackwell LLP

Industry First.

Our clients demand the highest level of legal services, customized to fit their specific needs. Understanding their industry is at the core of how we function, starting with a transformation of our entire operation into industry teams.

At Husch Blackwell, our Energy & Natural Resources team provides a broad array of corporate, investment, finance, tax, regulatory, environmental, real estate, litigation, development and construction experience to our renewable, alternative and clean technology clients. From pioneering start-up technologies to some of the largest wind and solar developments in the country, Husch Blackwell serves many of today’s most innovative renewable energy companies from our 17 offices across the U.S. and in London.
www.huschblackwell.com
Stahl, Bernal, Davies, Sewell & Chavarria, LLP

Since 2000, Stahl, Bernal, Davies, Sewell & Chavarria, LLP has helped its clients build over 4.1 GWs of renewable energy projects. The firm works in all aspects of the development, finance, acquisition and sale of wind energy projects in Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Indiana, Oregon, Colorado, Nebraska, North Carolina and Kansas. We also work with clients in the development and finance of solar, geothermal and energy storage projects in Texas, California, Maryland and Arizona. Our lawyers are experienced in the preparation of wind, solar and geothermal energy leases, easement, option and purchase agreements, property tax abatement and limitation agreements, environmental matters, crossing agreements, and access, transmission, collection system and non-obstruction easements. We analyze and resolve the myriad of legal, title, environmental and survey issues arising in the development of renewable energy projects and help clients plan for future challenges. We work closely and collaboratively with project finance counsel to coordinate the real estate instruments, governmental approvals, surveys, title policies, and legal opinions necessary to close deals. In addition to our transactional work, we counsel clients regarding the regulatory framework of the Texas Public Utility Commission, Texas franchise and sales tax issues, and permitting matters.
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Andrews Kurth LLP

Andrews Kurth is a nationally recognized firm that manages complex legal matters in all major industries and areas of business law and litigation. We build the best team for each client by using a multidisciplinary approach that combines knowledge, experience and individual strengths. The result is that our clients obtain legal guidance that’s efficient and effective.

We are a leading firm in renewable energy fuels, power, regulation, investment and environmental trading. Our lawyers get deals done by helping clients navigate the complexities of renewable energy projects and maximize available tax, financial and environmental credits and incentives for biofuels, clean energy, solar energy and wind energy.

Andrews Kurth embraces diversity and inclusion as “core values.” We strive to be a leader in the legal profession by building a high performance team of diverse individuals to create a positive experience for our clients and our firm community.
www.andrewskurth.com
CohnReznick LLP

As one of the top accounting, tax, and advisory firms in the United States, CohnReznick helps our renewable energy clients effectively navigate multifaceted business and financial issues. Recognized as a leader in the renewable energy industry, CohnReznick was one of the first national CPA firms to establish a dedicated renewable energy practice with an integrated team of highly experienced professionals. Our mission is to help our clients grow and succeed by providing accounting, tax, transactional, and technical advice that spans the entire renewable energy industry.
www.cohnreznick.com/industries/renewable-energy
K&L Gates LLP

With lawyers on five continents around the world, including Australia, Asia, North and South America, and Europe and the Middle East, K&L Gates serves clients in virtually all renewable energy and clean technology sectors in developed and developing nations alike. Lawyers at K&L Gates have represented clients in connection with renewables in more than 25 countries globally: in the Asia Pacific region (Australia, China, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and more); in the Americas (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Aruba, Guatemala, Mexico, Canada and the United States); in Europe (the UK, France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain and more); and in Africa (South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique and Angola).
www.klgates.com/renewable-energy-practices
RES Americas

Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) is a fully-integrated renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and/or operates projects across North America. The company employs approximately 275 full-time professionals working throughout North America, has a construction portfolio of more than 6,500 MW of renewable energy, and offers a full suite of development and construction services for wind, solar, and transmission projects. Services include customized development, financing, engineering, construction, and operations solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. RES Americas’ corporate office is located in Broomfield, CO with regional offices located in Austin, TX and Minneapolis, MN. RES Americas is part of the RES Group, a leading international renewable energy developer
www.res-americas.com
Vinson & Elkins LLP

Named 2013 Law Firm of the Year in Energy by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®, Vinson & Elkins assists clients involved in all facets of the energy and natural resources industry. V&E’s lawyers know how to navigate complex regulatory and operational issues to bring renewable and alternative energy projects to life. With 15 offices across the globe, V&E's depth and breadth of experience enables V&E to serve clients from start-up, to the negotiating table and boardroom, before legislative and regulatory bodies, in the courtroom, and beyond.
www.velaw.com
Energy Bar Association

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Gulf Coast Power Association

www.gulfcoastpower.org
The Wind Coalition

windcoalition.org

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Renewable Energy Law

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Overview

Event Schedule

Tuesday Morning, Jan. 28, 2014

Tuesday Afternoon, Jan. 28, 2014

Wednesday Morning, Jan. 29, 2014

Wednesday Afternoon, Jan. 29, 2014

Conference Faculty

Hala N. Ballouz

Robyn Beavers

Jeff Billo

Andy Bowman

Mark Bruce

Clay A. Butler

Kenneth Davies

Becky H. Diffen

Eric H. Drummond

Nat Eng

Steve Farmer

Audrey Fogarty

Richard Gruber

Darrell W. Hayslip

Charlene Vanlier Heydinger

William H. Holmes

Giji M. John

Timothy Kemper

Anil Kumar

Warren Lasher

Diana M. Liebmann

James D. Marston

Brewster McCracken

Richard Melamed

John Moore

Dirk R. Mueller

Kevin O'Hanlon

Michael Osborne

Charles H. Purcell

Shalini Ramanathan

Katie Sloan

Randy Sowell

Scott W. Tinker

Thomas H. Watkins

Paul F. Wight

Robert Wood

Dan Woodfin

Maura Yates

Planning Committee

Richard Gruber—Co-Chair

Brent Stahl—Co-Chair

Steven Baron

Mark Bruce

Lisa Chavarria

Jeff Clark

Becky H. Diffen

Elizabeth Drews

Gregory S. Friend

Michael G. Grable

Kevin Gresham

Ann A. Hawkins

William H. Holmes

Monty Humble

Joanna Jefferson

Byron Kentor

Stephen Krebs

Tim N. Libson

Diana M. Liebmann

Bonnie McMurtry

M. Bradford Moody

John Moore

Brett A. Perlman

Karl R. Rábago

Marty Jo Rogers

Gregory J. Smith

Russel E. Smith

Randy Sowell

Cyrus Tashakkori

Austin Jan 28-29, 2014 AT&T Conference Center
Conference Concluded