19^th Annual

Renewable Energy Law Institute

Austin Jan 30-31, 2024 AT&T Conference Center
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Live Webcast Jan 30-31, 2024
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Overview

The 19th Annual Renewable Energy Law Institute blends law, economics, technology, finance, tax, and regulatory policy. The conference aims to inform industry participants, legal and financial advisers, as well as key legislative and regulatory policymakers and staff. 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.

Event Schedule

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

Day 1 January 30, 2024
Day 2 January 31, 2024

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Tuesday Morning, Jan. 30, 2024
Presiding Officer:
Christine Fernandez Owen, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Chicago, IL
7:30 am
Austin Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
Federal, State, and Regulatory Updates
8:30 am

0.50 hr

What's New?

Hear a lively update on developments affecting the renewable energy market.

Keith Martin, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Washington, DC

Keith Martin, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Washington, DC
9:00 am

1.00 hr

Federal Energy Policy

A group of key participants in the renewable energy policy debates discusses the issues that will be in play this year in Washington, including the potential effects of the November elections on federal energy policy, Inflation Reduction Act issues that are still being intensively lobbied, the outlook for permitting reforms and further progress on clogged interconnection queues and grid congestion, UFLPA enforcement, and more.

Moderator:
Keith Martin, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Washington, DC
Panelists:
Diana Furchtgott-Roth, The Heritage Foundation - Washington, DC
Abigail Ross Hopper, Solar Energy Industries Association - Washington, DC
Ray Long, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) - Washington, DC
JC Sandberg, American Clean Power Association - Washington, DC

Moderator:
Keith Martin, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Washington, DC
Panelists:
Diana Furchtgott-Roth, The Heritage Foundation - Washington, DC
Abigail Ross Hopper, Solar Energy Industries Association - Washington, DC
Ray Long, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) - Washington, DC
JC Sandberg, American Clean Power Association - Washington, DC
10:00 am

0.75 hr

Texas Legislative Update

The 88th Legislative Session saw extraordinary opposition for the renewable energy sector, including proposals that would impose onerous and unprecedented permitting mandates, increase fees for operators and Texas consumers taking advantage of renewable energy, and even full expulsion of renewable resources from the ERCOT Market. While the industry fended off the most egregious attacks, some meaningful pain was inflicted that industry participants should be aware of and take into account. Breakdown what happened, why, and what lies ahead for a flourishing industry facing political challenges in a conservative state.

Moderator:
Judd Messer, Advanced Power Alliance - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Aaron C. Gregg, Balch & Bingham LLP - Austin, TX
Michael J. Jewell, Jewell & Associates, PLLC - Austin, TX

Moderator:
Judd Messer, Advanced Power Alliance - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Aaron C. Gregg, Balch & Bingham LLP - Austin, TX
Michael J. Jewell, Jewell & Associates, PLLC - Austin, TX
10:45 am

15-Minute Break
11:00 am

0.75 hr

Texas Regulatory Update: ERCOT & PUCT

Overview and discussion on recent and relevant PUCT proceedings and ERCOT market changes and initiatives.

Carlos Carrasco, Haynes Boone, LLP - San Antonio, TX

Carlos Carrasco, Haynes Boone, LLP - San Antonio, TX
11:45 am

0.75 hr

Nothing Has Changed, and Everything Has Changed: A 2024 Update on Texas Property Tax Incentives

In response to the sunsetting of the Chapter 313 program at the end of 2022, the Legislature adopted the new JETI program for 2024. Learn the details of the new JETI statute and review other available tax incentive programs.

David J. Sewell, Stahl, Sewell, Chavarria, Friend & Cohen, LLP - Austin, TX

David J. Sewell, Stahl, Sewell, Chavarria, Friend & Cohen, LLP - Austin, TX
12:30 pm
Austin Only

Pick up Lunch

Included in registration.
Tuesday Afternoon, Jan. 30, 2024
Presiding Officer:
Becky H. Diffen, Norton Rose Fulbright - Austin, TX
Luncheon Presentation
Thank You to Our Luncheon Sponsor
12:50 pm

0.75 hr ethics

Techniques for Negotiating With Difficult Counterparties

Hear advice on how to negotiate contracts with difficult counterparties, and explore the importance of our own mindset and how to manage our emotions in these situations. Walk through five types of outrageous negotiation positions and effective responses to defuse and reset the tone of the discussions.

Laura Frederick, How to Contract - Austin, TX

Laura Frederick, How to Contract - Austin, TX
1:35 pm

15-Minute Break
Energy Storage
1:50 pm

0.75 hr

Key State and Federal Laws and Regulations Affecting Energy Storage Projects

Federal and state policy makers have begun to incentivize storage connected to distributed generation for virtual powerplant and microgrid applications. New laws and programs have been created to encourage storage adoption, but regulatory hurdles remain.

Marc Burns, Sunnova Energy - Austin, TX

Marc Burns, Sunnova Energy - Austin, TX
Hydrogen Energy
2:35 pm

0.75 hr

Hydrogen Energy: Unique Considerations for Transaction Documents

As an emerging technology, clean hydrogen presents a number of considerations and issues that differ from existing legal paradigms for renewable energy projects. Address contract terms and considerations that are specific to clean hydrogen projects in both commercial and financing transactions.

John C. Crossley, K&L Gates LLP - Kansas City, MO
Nathan C. Howe, K&L Gates LLP - Newark, NJ

John C. Crossley, K&L Gates LLP - Kansas City, MO
Nathan C. Howe, K&L Gates LLP - Newark, NJ
3:20 pm

10-Minute Break
3:30 pm

0.75 hr

Hydrogen as an Emerging Low-Carbon Energy Solution: What’s Old is New Again

Substantive discussion of the existing hydrogen pipeline and storage system and the development, regulatory, policy, and legal issues shaping the growing clean hydrogen ecosystem, from the critical midstream perspective. Key topics will include: an overview of hydrogen incentives, production pathways, use cases and physical delivery mechanisms; real property issues in subsurface storage and pipeline development; regulatory and permitting uncertainty; and how commercial transactions are being structured.

Michael C. Lewis, The University of Texas Center for Electromechanics - Austin, TX

Michael C. Lewis, The University of Texas Center for Electromechanics - Austin, TX
Ethics
4:15 pm

1.00 hr ethics

Hot Button Ethics Issues in the Renewables Industry

Look at under-the-radar ethical issues affecting companies and the lawyers who represent them.

Geoff Gannaway, Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX
Maryam Ghaffar, Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX

Geoff Gannaway, Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX
Maryam Ghaffar, Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX
Austin Only

Thank You to Our Reception Sponsor
5:15 pm
Austin Only

Adjourn to Reception

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Wednesday Morning, Jan. 31, 2024
Presiding Officer:
Matthew Arth, ERCOT - Austin, TX
8:00 am
Austin Only

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
Financing
8:30 am

0.75 hr

In the Trenches: Constructing Renewable Energy Debt Agreements From the Inside Out

Go behind the curtain to discuss common pitfalls in renewable energy financing agreements, where different deal team members (commercial, legal, specialist) should most focus their review, and which provisions typically have long lead times during negotiation.

Christa L. Maiorano, Amis, Patel & Brewer, LLP - Washington, DC

Christa L. Maiorano, Amis, Patel & Brewer, LLP - Washington, DC
9:15 am

0.75 hr

Mergers & Acquisitions

A detailed look at the key provisions in M&A agreements involving energy transition projects, including risk allocation around IRA benefits, earn-out provisions, change in law and key diligence items for a buyer.

Becky H. Diffen, Norton Rose Fulbright - Austin, TX

Becky H. Diffen, Norton Rose Fulbright - Austin, TX
10:00 am

15-Minute Break
10:15 am

0.75 hr

Tax Credit Transfer (sale) Transactions

Discuss requirements for properly executing a sale of tax credits under Section 6418 of the Code and current issues in these transactions from both the buyer and seller perspective.

Tori Roessler, Foley & Lardner LLP - Washington, DC
Adam Schurle, Foley & Lardner LLP - Milwaukee, WI

Tori Roessler, Foley & Lardner LLP - Washington, DC
Adam Schurle, Foley & Lardner LLP - Milwaukee, WI
Ethics
11:00 am

1.00 hr ethics

Ethics and Cybersecurity in the Virtual Practice of Law

Explore some of the ethical hazards associated with practicing law virtually including unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality and cybersecurity, and the challenges of remote supervision.

Anthony Hendricks, Crowe & Dunlevy - Oklahoma City, OK
Paige A. Masters, Crowe & Dunlevy - Oklahoma City, OK

Anthony Hendricks, Crowe & Dunlevy - Oklahoma City, OK
Paige A. Masters, Crowe & Dunlevy - Oklahoma City, OK
12:00 pm
Austin Only

Lunch on Your Own
Wednesday Afternoon, Jan. 31, 2024
Track A: Real Estate Development & Construction
Presiding Officer:
Lisa Chavarria, Stahl, Sewell, Chavarria, Friend & Cohen, LLP - Austin, TX
1:15 pm

0.75 hr

Ownership and Leasing of Real Property by Foreign-Owned Entities

Discuss the various restrictions, reporting requirements and approvals required by certain Federal (i.e., AFIDA and CFIUS) and state laws.

Theresa Carroll, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Chicago, IL
Tyrone Thomas, Doral LLC - Chicago, IL
John F. Young, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Chicago, IL

Theresa Carroll, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Chicago, IL
Tyrone Thomas, Doral LLC - Chicago, IL
John F. Young, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Chicago, IL
2:00 pm

0.75 hr

Mineral Issues Impact on Real Estate Documents, Siting and Planning: Texas vs. California

Understanding the interplay of the mineral estate to the surface estate, and site control agreement and title insurance issues and strategies for securing financeable renewable energy surface rights in Texas and California, and more generally.

Dirk R. Mueller, Farella Braun + Martel LLP - San Francisco, CA
Will Russ, Barnes & Thornburg LLP - Dallas, TX

Dirk R. Mueller, Farella Braun + Martel LLP - San Francisco, CA
Will Russ, Barnes & Thornburg LLP - Dallas, TX
2:45 pm

15-Minute Break
3:00 pm

0.75 hr

Unique Issues of the West: Tribal Land Issues and Oklahoma

An overview of the federal, state and tribal laws specifically affecting real estate and mineral aspects of Wind & Solar Energy Projects in Oklahoma.

Kari Hoffhines, Crowe & Dunlevy - Oklahoma City, OK
Sarah Roubidoux Lawson, Schwabe - Seattle, WA

Kari Hoffhines, Crowe & Dunlevy - Oklahoma City, OK
Sarah Roubidoux Lawson, Schwabe - Seattle, WA
3:45 pm

0.75 hr

Construction Liens: Resolving the Guerrilla Tactics of Contractors and Subcontractors

Construction liens provide leverage for parties seeking payment for construction services, labor and supplies. Lien laws were created in the 19th century when tangible real estate was a more effective security for payment. In today’s world liens are seldom processed through foreclosure, but they remain an effective mechanism to get people’s attention. Review the lien basics, contract clauses to shift the risk of liens and practical ways to respond to and resolve lien-related disputes.

Kyle Hermanson, Invenergy LLC - Chicago, IL
Joshua B. Levy, Husch Blackwell LLP - Milwaukee, WI

Kyle Hermanson, Invenergy LLC - Chicago, IL
Joshua B. Levy, Husch Blackwell LLP - Milwaukee, WI
4:30 pm

Adjourn
Track B: Permitting, Regulatory & Environmental
Presiding Officer:
Brent Stahl, Stahl, Sewell, Chavarria, Friend & Cohen, LLP - Austin, TX
1:15 pm

0.75 hr

Oklahoma Renewable Energy Projects: Permitting Considerations

Focus on various environmental and related permitting considerations under Oklahoma law for wind, solar, battery, and hydrogen projects. Matters discussed include an overview of applicable statutes, regulations, required permits, notices, and public meetings.

Joel P. Johnston, Hall Estill - Denver, CO
Co-Author:
Bailey B. Betz, Hall Estill - Tulsa, OK

Joel P. Johnston, Hall Estill - Denver, CO
Co-Author:
Bailey B. Betz, Hall Estill - Tulsa, OK
2:00 pm

0.75 hr

Texas ERCOT Market Reform and Redesign

Explore recent initiatives to modify the market design in ERCOT with a focus on the technical aspects of proposed changes and how they could affect market participants. Also explore project implementation issues and the likely need for regulatory guidance to resolve contentious technical issues.

Warren Lasher, Lasher Energy Consulting - Austin, TX
Wen Zhang, Potomac Economics - Austin, TX

Warren Lasher, Lasher Energy Consulting - Austin, TX
Wen Zhang, Potomac Economics - Austin, TX
2:45 pm

15-Minute Break
3:00 pm

0.75 hr

Public Utility Commission of Texas: Rulemaking Update

A candid discussion between industry and commission staff on the significance of, and challenges implementing, legislation from the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature.

Carrie Collier-Brown, Locke Lord LLP - Austin, TX
David Smeltzer, Public Utility Commission of Texas - Austin, TX

Carrie Collier-Brown, Locke Lord LLP - Austin, TX
David Smeltzer, Public Utility Commission of Texas - Austin, TX
3:45 pm

0.75 hr

Market Reform and Redesign to Remove Barriers of Entry for Clean Energy and the Build Out a Robust Transmission Grid

Increased load and extreme weather continue to create consternation in the energy markets. Clean energy resources can be a major part of the solution as long as the markets are functioning properly. Hear a discussion of the work being done to remove barriers and advocate for a well-functioning energy markets and a robust buildout of the transmission grid.

Carrie Zalewski, American Clean Power Association - Chicago, IL

Carrie Zalewski, American Clean Power Association - Chicago, IL
4:30 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 January 30, 2024
Day 2 January 31, 2024

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Conference Faculty

Bailey B. Betz

Hall Estill
Tulsa, OK

Marc Burns

Sunnova Energy
Austin, TX

Carlos Carrasco

Haynes Boone, LLP
San Antonio, TX

Theresa Carroll

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Chicago, IL

Carrie Collier-Brown

Locke Lord LLP
Austin, TX

John C. Crossley

K&L Gates LLP
Kansas City, MO

Becky H. Diffen

Norton Rose Fulbright
Austin, TX

Laura Frederick

How to Contract
Austin, TX

Diana Furchtgott-Roth

The Heritage Foundation
Washington, DC

Geoff Gannaway

Beck Redden LLP
Houston, TX

Maryam Ghaffar

Beck Redden LLP
Houston, TX

Aaron C. Gregg

Balch & Bingham LLP
Austin, TX

Anthony Hendricks

Crowe & Dunlevy
Oklahoma City, OK

Kyle Hermanson

Invenergy LLC
Chicago, IL

Kari Hoffhines

Crowe & Dunlevy
Oklahoma City, OK

Abigail Ross Hopper

Solar Energy Industries Association
Washington, DC

Nathan C. Howe

K&L Gates LLP
Newark, NJ

Michael J. Jewell

Jewell & Associates, PLLC
Austin, TX

Joel P. Johnston

Hall Estill
Denver, CO

Warren Lasher

Lasher Energy Consulting
Austin, TX

Sarah Roubidoux Lawson

Schwabe
Seattle, WA

Joshua B. Levy

Husch Blackwell LLP
Milwaukee, WI

Michael C. Lewis

The University of Texas Center for Electromechanics
Austin, TX

Ray Long

American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)
Washington, DC

Christa L. Maiorano

Amis, Patel & Brewer, LLP
Washington, DC

Keith Martin

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Washington, DC

Paige A. Masters

Crowe & Dunlevy
Oklahoma City, OK

Judd Messer

Advanced Power Alliance
Austin, TX

Dirk R. Mueller

Farella Braun + Martel LLP
San Francisco, CA

Tori Roessler

Foley & Lardner LLP
Washington, DC

Will Russ

Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dallas, TX

JC Sandberg

American Clean Power Association
Washington, DC

Adam Schurle

Foley & Lardner LLP
Milwaukee, WI

David J. Sewell

Stahl, Sewell, Chavarria, Friend & Cohen, LLP
Austin, TX

David Smeltzer

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Austin, TX

Tyrone Thomas

Doral LLC
Chicago, IL

John F. Young

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Chicago, IL

Carrie Zalewski

American Clean Power Association
Chicago, IL

Wen Zhang

Potomac Economics
Austin, TX

Planning Committee

Christine Fernandez Owen—Co-Chair

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Chicago, IL

Brent Stahl—Co-Chair

Stahl, Sewell, Chavarria, Friend & Cohen, LLP
Austin, TX

Matthew Arth

ERCOT
Austin, TX

Lisa Chavarria

Stahl, Sewell, Chavarria, Friend & Cohen, LLP
Austin, TX

Becky H. Diffen

Norton Rose Fulbright
Austin, TX

Maria Faconti

K&L Gates LLP
Austin, TX

Tony Gius

McGuireWoods LLP
Austin, TX

Michael G. Grable

Oncor Electric Delivery
Dallas, TX

Robert Helton

ENGIE
Bay City, TX

Michael J. Jewell

Jewell & Associates, PLLC
Austin, TX

Karen Lessick

Invenergy LLC
Chicago, IL

Dawn M. Lewallen

First American Title Insurance Company
Houston, TX

Diana M. Liebmann

Haynes Boone, LLP
San Antonio, TX

Judd Messer

Advanced Power Alliance
Austin, TX

Tonya Baer Miller

Texas Solar Power Association
Austin, TX

Natalie Neals

Foley & Lardner LLP
Milwaukee, WI

Carolyn E. Shellman

Enoch Kever
Austin, TX

Caitlin Smith

Jupiter Power
Austin, TX

Tyrone Thomas

Doral LLC
Chicago, IL

Carmen Wehmeier

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Austin, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 14.00 hrs | 2.75 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Real Estate Law, Tax 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.

California – 14.00 hrs | 2.75 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 is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Illinois – 14.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

Within 10 days of the conference you must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. 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. Failure to submit your credit within 10 days may result in attendance not being reported or may result in additional fees being assessed to you for credit reporting. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Kansas – 15.50 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. For out-of-state seminars, the attorney is responsible for submitting the executed affidavit to Kansas Continuing Legal Education within 30 days after the seminar.
UT Law CLE will provide the affidavit via email once you have completed the claim credit process in your UTCLE.org account. You will then return the completed affidavit form to cleinfo@kscourts.org. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Louisiana – 14.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

At the completion of the conference you must claim and certify 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 Supreme Court of Louisiana Continuing Legal Education Committee within 30 days after the conference.

Minnesota – 14.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

This course has been approved by the Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education for the credit hours indicated in the following category or categories of credit:
(a) standard continuing legal education;
(b) ethics or professional responsibility continuing legal education

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. After receiving your certificate, attorneys must self-report CLE credit directly to the Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education in their OASIS portal at www.cle.mn.gov.
UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Nebraska – 14.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

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

New Mexico – 14.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

New York – Available Via Reciprocity – 14.00 hrs | 2.75 hrs Ethics

As The University of Texas School of Law is a Oklahoma Bar Association presumptively approved MCLE provider (#169), and Oklahoma is a New York Approved Jurisdiction on List A, our courses are approved for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour, and in accordance with the Program Rules and the Regulations and Guidelines of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board. More information and details can be found at Section 6 of the Regulations and Guidelines (PDF).

You must claim and certify your credit online in your UTCLE "Briefcase", and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Self-report your CLE credit directly to the New York State Bar Association. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Ohio – 14.00 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

Oklahoma – 17.00 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you 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.

Pennsylvania – 14.00 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submit. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Other States – 14.00 hrs | 2.75 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provided to other licensing authorities as needed.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 17.00 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 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 – 14.00 hrs

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

TX Real Estate Commission (TREC) – 14.00 hrs

To request continuing education elective credit for real estate related courses approved by the State Bar of Texas for minimum continuing legal education participatory credit, a license holder is required to file an Individual Credit Request for State Bar Course.

https://www.trec.texas.gov/sites/default/files/pdf-forms/CE_CLE-1%2004.10.23.pdf
Use this link to obtain the TREC MCE form for self-reporting your TREC credit. To obtain your Certificate of Attendance you will need to claim credit in your UTCLE account and once claimed you will be able to download a Certificate of Attendance to include with your credit request form.

MCLE Credit

Texas – 14.00 hrs | 2.75 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Real Estate Law, Tax 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 Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit. 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.

California – 14.00 hrs | 2.75 hrs Ethics

To claim California MCLE credit, California credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.
You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Illinois – 14.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Illinois MCLE credit, Illinois credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

Within 10 days of the conference you must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. 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. Failure to submit your credit within 10 days may result in attendance not being reported or may result in additional fees being assessed to you for credit reporting. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Kansas – 15.50 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Kansa MCLE credit, Kansas credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and provide your Kansas Registration number in your UTCLE.org account. UT Law CLE will report credit claimed 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.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 50-minute credit hour.

Louisiana – 14.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Louisiana MCLE credit, Louisiana credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

At the completion of the conference you must claim and certify 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 Supreme Court of Louisiana Continuing Legal Education Committee within 30 days after the conference.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Minnesota – 14.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education for the credit hours indicated in the following category or categories of credit:
(a) standard continuing legal education;
(b) ethics or professional responsibility continuing legal education

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. After receiving your certificate, attorneys must self-report CLE credit directly to the Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education in their OASIS portal at www.cle.mn.gov.
UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Nebraska – 14.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Nebraska MCLE credit, Nebraska credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Nebraska Supreme Court Continuing Legal Education Commission within 30 days after the conference. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.
MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

New Mexico – 14.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of New Mexico within 30 days after the conference.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.
MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

New York – Available Via Reciprocity – 14.00 hrs | 2.75 hrs Ethics

To claim New York MCLE credit, New York credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

As The University of Texas School of Law is a Oklahoma Bar Association presumptively approved MCLE provider (#169), and Oklahoma is a New York Approved Jurisdiction on List A, our courses are approved for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour, and in accordance with the Program Rules and the Regulations and Guidelines of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board. More information and details can be found at Section 6 of the Regulations and Guidelines (PDF).

Upon claiming and certifying your credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your credit directly to the New York State CLE Board.

New York MCLE credit is based on a 50-minute credit hour. This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

Ohio – 14.00 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Ohio MCLE credit, Ohio credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to The Supreme Court of Ohio within 30 days after the conference.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Oklahoma – 17.00 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #169) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the webcast.

Pennsylvania – 14.00 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

To claim Pennsylvania MCLE credit, Pennsylvania credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submitted. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other States – 14.00 hrs | 2.75 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provide to other licensing authorities as needed.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 17.00 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and 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.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Texas Accounting CPE credit, the Texas Accounting CPE credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your CPE credit directly to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

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

Key Dates

Austin – Jan 30-31, 2024 – AT&T Conference Center

Conference Concluded

Live Webcast – Jan 30-31, 2024

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Individual
Last day for $645.00 Early Bird pricing: Sep 15, 2023
Last day for $745.00 Regular pricing: Jan 17, 2024
$845.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $570.00 Early Bird pricing: Sep 15, 2023
Last day for $670.00 Regular pricing: Jan 17, 2024
$770.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $495.00 Early Bird pricing: Sep 15, 2023
Last day for $595.00 Regular pricing: Jan 17, 2024
$695.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Jan 22, 2024
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Jan 25, 2024

Individual
Last day for $645.00 Early Bird pricing: Sep 15, 2023
Last day for $745.00 Regular pricing: Jan 17, 2024
$845.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $570.00 Early Bird pricing: Sep 15, 2023
Last day for $670.00 Regular pricing: Jan 17, 2024
$770.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $495.00 Early Bird pricing: Sep 15, 2023
Last day for $595.00 Regular pricing: Jan 17, 2024
$695.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Jan 23, 2024
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Jan 24, 2024

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

The room block at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center has been exhausted.

Nearby accommodations include:

The AC Hotel University
Hampton Inn and Suites @ The University/Capitol
Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin - University Area
Or visit Hotels For Hope to search for a hotel.

Parking Information

Parking is available in the conference center's attached garage, as well as Rowling Hall Garage. Both garage entrances are located on W 20th St. Guests may self-park or use the hotel's valet services at the University Avenue entrance. Parking rates are subject to change without notice.

Self-parking fees:

Hourly Parking:
0-30 minutes, $3
31-60 minutes, $4
1– 2 hours, $6
2– 3 hours, $9
3– 4 hours, $12
4– 5 hours, $15
5– 8 hours, $18
8– 24 hours, $21
Lost ticket, $42

Valet Parking Rates:
Daily valet: $21
Overnight valet: $38

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Bernstein Shur is a Portland, Maine-based law firm advising energy clients across the U.S. and around the world. Our interdisciplinary energy team has a wealth of experience in utility-scale and distributed generation wind, solar, hydroelectric, natural gas, and biomass transactions, including established and emerging energy storage technologies. We routinely act as lead and local counsel on energy projects and transactions throughout New England and around the world at all stages of the project life cycle, ranging from $1 billion electric utility acquisitions to the development of 1-2 megawatt distributed generation projects. We are experienced in all aspects of project development, debt and equity financing, and due diligence, including title and site control, state and local permitting, regulatory, construction, property tax valuation, and environmental matters. But we’re not just energy attorneys; we’re also business partners for our clients, helping them get new products to market efficiently and cost-effectively and strategizing about the best ways to advance their long-term goals.
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Haynes and Boone, LLP is an international corporate law firm with offices in Texas, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington D.C., London, Mexico City, and Shanghai, providing a full spectrum of legal services in energy, technology, financial services and private equity. With more than 700 lawyers, Haynes Boone is ranked among the largest U.S.-based firms by The National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, and The Lawyer. Haynes Boone was recognized in the 2022 BTI Consulting Group’s “A-Team” report, which identified firms commended by in-house counsel for superior client service. The firm’s power and renewables team advises clients involved in some of the most innovative renewable and alternative energy projects in the world, as well as traditional power generation projects. Our clients benefit from our broad experience in regulatory, environmental and transactional legal work and litigation, as well as our strategic planning advice with regard to both regulatory and commercial risks. Our lawyers work with start-ups, investors, joint venture partners, power generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, independent power producers and electric utilities. For more information, visit haynesboone.com.
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Locke Lord has one of the leading national practices representing developers, investors and lenders in the development, sale, purchase, financing and operation of renewable energy projects of all types across North America. Our long history in the renewables industry dates back to the early 2000s when we founded the Renewable Energy Coalition and led the effort to deregulate Texas' energy markets, opening the door for the explosive growth of wind energy development in the State. Since then, our practice has expanded to cover the full spectrum of legal issues faced by wind, solar, storage and other types of renewable energy projects across the nation. Our deep experience in development and commercial issues and our national footprint enable us to provide efficient, comprehensive and cost-effective representation on the full life-cycle of our clients' projects, including commercial, acquisition and financing transactions and construction and commercial litigation.
Foley & Lardner LLP

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Foley’s Energy Industry Team helps clients address regulatory and legal concerns to keep their traditional and renewable source projects on track. Whether you are a company whose core business is energy or you are handling projects that involve some facet of the energy industry, Foley's Energy attorneys are key strategic partners—from due diligence, negotiation, and regulatory approval to closing. We have a long history of successfully managing energy projects and financings, particularly involving renewable fuel sources such as onshore and offshore wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, biomass, ethanol, and biodiesel. Our services to the renewable energy market are comprehensive and include permitting, community relations, land rights, equipment procurement, construction, finance, power purchase arrangements, interconnection and project acquisitions, mergers, securities offerings, compliance issues, litigation, joint ventures, and divestitures. We are one of the most experienced law firms in structuring transactions to best utilize the federal production tax credit, the investment tax credit, and the grant in lieu of investment tax credit―the Section 1603 grant.
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With 900+ attorneys spanning 22 cities nationwide, Husch Blackwell provides counsel to national and global leaders in major industries across the United States. We have built our law firm around one idea: to lead our clients from where they are to where they want to be. Our clients demand the highest level of legal services, customized to fit their specific needs. To deliver these services efficiently and effectively, Husch Blackwell is structured by industry rather than by practice. Our Energy & Natural Resources industry unit includes more than 60 attorneys who devote their practice to guiding multinational energy companies through the complex business and regulatory issues facing today’s energy companies.
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Renewable Energy Law Institute

Overview

Event Schedule

Tuesday Morning, Jan. 30, 2024

Tuesday Afternoon, Jan. 30, 2024

Wednesday Morning, Jan. 31, 2024

Wednesday Afternoon, Jan. 31, 2024

Conference Faculty

Planning Committee

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

Accommodations

Parking Information

Our Sponsors

Stahl, Sewell, Chavarria, Friend & Cohen, LLP

First American Title Insurance Company

Akin

Bernstein Shur

Haynes and Boone, LLP

Locke Lord LLP

Foley & Lardner LLP

Husch Blackwell LLP

McGuireWoods LLP

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