20^th Annual

Renewable Energy Law Institute

Austin Feb 4-5, 2025 AT&T Conference Center
$795 Individual | $895 after Jan 22

$715 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $815 after Jan 22

$635 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $735 after Jan 22

Live Webcast Feb 4-5, 2025
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$805 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum)

$715 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum)

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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)

EXCLUSIVE WHISKEY TASTING AND RECEPTION SPONSOR
Stahl, Sewell, Chavarria, Friend & Cohen, LLP

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Locke Lord LLP

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SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
Advanced Power Alliance
WRISE Austin Chapter

Overview

UT Law CLE and the Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas (OGERL) are thrilled to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Renewable Energy Law Institute!

This year’s Institute offers a dynamic mix of insights into law, economics, technology, finance, tax, and regulatory policy. Join seasoned industry professionals, legal and financial advisors, and key legislative and regulatory figures from Texas and beyond as they discuss the latest trends and developments in renewable energy.

In this milestone year, the Renewable Energy Law Institute will cover a diverse range of topics, including:

A Keynote Presentation by Dr. Scott Tinker, Chairman of Switch Energy Alliance and Director Emeritus at the Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin.
Federal Energy Policy Updates, featuring prominent voices discussing how current debates in Washington policy are shaping the future of renewable energy.
Case Law Updates, including insights on Osage Wind and the ongoing litigation surrounding Winter Storm Uri.
Procurement and Financing in renewable energy construction.
On Wednesday afternoon, choose from two specialized tracks: Real Estate Development and Construction or Permitting, Regulatory, and Environmental.

Additionally, don’t miss the opportunity to connect with faculty, planning committee members, section members, and fellow attendees at our 20th Anniversary Celebration Reception and Whiskey Tasting on Tuesday evening!

Event Schedule

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

Day 1 February 4, 2025
Day 2 February 5, 2025

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Tuesday Morning, Feb. 4, 2025
This agenda is still in development. Updates to topics and speakers will be posted as available.
7:30 am
Austin Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
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
9:00 am

1.00 hr

Federal Energy Policy

A group of key participants in the renewable energy policy debates in Washington discusses what policy changes to expect from the new administration and Congress, what issues are being intensively lobbied and the outlooks for new tariffs, permitting reforms, further restrictions on foreign entities of concern, UFLPA detentions, and more.

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

0.75 hr

In Depth Federal Regulatory Update

Richard A. Glick, GQ New Energy Strategies - Washington, DC
10:45 am

15-Minute Break
11:00 am

0.75 hr

Texas Legislative Review Update

Aaron C. Gregg, Capitol Law Group - Austin, TX
11:45 am

0.50 hr

Case Update: U.S. vs. Osage Wind LLC and the Outcome

Learn about an 11-year legal odyssey involving the Osage Nation’s challenge to a large wind farm, including 84 wind turbines situated on fee land within the Osage Reservation in Oklahoma, without a “mining” permit. After a significant Tenth Circuit reversal, a federal judge granted a permanent injunction, found the project to be a continuing trespass and ordered a trial on damages and conversion. It’s a cautionary tale about tribal sovereignty, land use requirements, the need for community engagement and building support for renewable energy projects.

Mike McBride III, Crowe & Dunlevy - Tulsa, OK
12:15 pm

0.50 hr

Case Update: In re Winter Storm Uri

Winter Storm Uri had an impact across all 254 counties, and the ensuing Multi-District Litigation has seen several phases and appeals. Review the history of the case and update of its current status.

David E. Harrell Jr., Locke Lord LLP - Houston, TX
12:45 pm
Austin Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Austin)

Included in registration.
Tuesday Afternoon, Feb. 4, 2025
Keynote Luncheon Presentation
1:05 pm

0.75 hr

Seeking Energy Truth

Energy and climate are often presented as a binary choice between “clean and dirty.” Of course, this does not represent reality and the complex global trade offs that go on at the intersection of Energy, the Economy, and the Environment. Only by understanding these trade offs will we be able to address the challenge of affordable, reliable energy for all global citizens, with lower emissions and a cleaner environment.

Dr. Scott W. Tinker, Chairman, Switch Energy Alliance & Director Emeritus, Bureau of Economic Geology, UT Austin
1:50 pm

15-Minute Break
2:05 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Major and Practical Deal Considerations for Project-Level M&A

Cover deal considerations in project-level renewable energy M&A, including both development-stage MIPAs and later stage Build Transfer Agreements. Briefly touch on deal structuring considerations and look at certain key provisions in the primary transaction documents for each deal type.

Charles P. Ciaccio Jr., KO Law PC - Denver, CO
Carson Haddow, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP - Boston, MA
2:50 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Procurement and Construction in Energy Projects

Explore key considerations and potential pitfalls in structuring and carrying out procurement and construction for energy projects, including competitive bid processes, early design and engineering, and key contractual provisions, such as financing and tariff considerations and UFLPA and IRA requirements.

Luke Edney, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Austin, TX
Jeremy Tripp, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Houston, TX
3:35 pm

10-Minute Break
3:45 pm

0.75 hr

Flexible Structures for Renewable Energy Construction Financing

Explore how construction financing differs from other types of project financing and discuss case studies to accommodate variable tax equity investment structures (ITCs, PTCs, and direct sponsor transfers).

Genevieve Fox, Plus Power - Santa Barbara, CA
Kate Geder, U.S. Bank - Washington, DC
4:30 pm

1.00 hr ethics

Deep in the Heart of the Texas Business Courts: What Attorneys Need to Know

Hear the ins and outs of the new Texas Business Court, including its jurisdiction, its judges, and its unique procedures.

Mitch Ackal, Gray Reed - Houston, TX
Brock Niezgoda, Gray Reed - Houston, TX
Austin Only

Thank You To Our Reception and Whiskey Tasting Sponsor
5:30 pm
Austin Only

Adjourn to the 20th Anniversary Reception and Whiskey Tasting

Please join faculty, planning committee, section members and attendees for the 20th Anniversary Reception and Whiskey Tasting. The reception will start at 5:30 in the ballroom foyer, and the whiskey tasting with Still Austin Whiskey Co will start at 6 p.m.

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Wednesday Morning, Feb. 5, 2025
8:00 am
Austin Only

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:30 am

0.75 hr ethics

AI Update

Artificial intelligence has been in the legal and cultural zeitgeist for a few years now. Explore the transformative effects (and lack thereof) of artificial intelligence on the legal industry in that time. Examine both the advancements and limitations, highlighting how AI has streamlined processes, improved efficiency, and where it still falls short in replacing human expertise.

Henson Adams, Haynes Boone, LLP - San Antonio, TX
9:15 am

1.00 hr

Co-located Large Loads and Renewable Generation in Texas

Co-locating large loads behind the meter creates a win-win. Explore how the renewable generation project maximizes its production of carbon-free electricity, and how the buyer gets lower-cost green energy.

Moderator:
Carrie Collier-Brown, Husch Blackwell LLP - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Kevin Boudreaux, Monarch Energy - Houston, TX
Gabe Messercola, EDF Renewables - San Diego, CA
10:15 am

15-Minute Break
10:30 am

0.75 hr

Texas Grid Resiliency: Lessons Learned… and Yet to be Learned

Moderator:
Warren Lasher, Lasher Energy Consulting - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Barksdale English, Public Utility Commission of Texas - Austin, TX
Charlie Hemmeline, American Clean Power Association - Austin, TX
11:15 am

0.75 hr

Dual Use Projects

Discuss dual-use projects, their key benefits, common challenges, and the growing universe of incentive programs.

Ed Baptista, Doral Renewables - Noblesville, IN
Tyrone Thomas, Doral Renewables - Chicago, IL
12:00 pm
Austin Only

Lunch on Your Own
Wednesday Afternoon, Feb. 5, 2025
Track A: Real Estate Development & Construction
1:15 pm

0.75 hr

California Spotlight: Real Estate Planning, Diligence, and Execution

A high-level discussion of California-specific real estate issues for the renewable energy industry and how developers and other parties can address these issues in contracting, through diligence, and in preparation for financing. Topics include the interplay of lease terms and state tax regimes, mineral rights in CA, Williamson Act/FLSZ, and title insurance.

Jake W. Storms, Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP - San Francisco, CA
2:00 pm

0.75 hr

Urban Area BESS Projects

Energy storage projects continue to play an important role in resource planning. Discuss why energy storage projects are increasingly sited in urban areas and the benefits that brings to resource planning. Also address the legal, policy, and local communications considerations related to site control, permitting, development (including procurement and installation considerations) and operation of energy storage facilities.

Moderator:
Carolyn E. Shellman, Enoch Kever - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Caitlin Kelly, Nexamp - Boston, MA
Caitlin Smith, Jupiter Power - Austin, TX
2:45 pm

15-Minute Break
3:00 pm

0.75 hr

Hydrogen Project Site Control Challenges, including Subsurface Rights
3:45 pm

0.75 hr

Mechanics’ Lien Coverage and Underwriting in ALTA States

A discussion around coverage over mechanics and materialman’s liens in states around the country and how developers and their title insurers negotiate this coverage between them and for the benefit of lenders. Explore different states’ laws, coverage forms, credit risk and lien law compliance.

Matthew Darrah, First American Title Insurance Company - Bohemia, NY
Lauren King, Invenergy LLC - Denver, CO
4:30 pm

Adjourn
Track B: Permitting, Regulatory & Environmental
1:15 pm

0.75 hr

Texas Regulatory Update

Provide a comprehensive update of Texas regulatory changes impacting renewable energy projects including the status of the Performance Credit Mechanism (PCM), the PUC’s progress in adopting a reliability standard, an updated Cost of New Entry (CONE) and a new Value of Lost Load (VOLL), ancillary service procurement updates, changes to the transmission planning process and a status report on the Permian Basin Reliability Plan, and other important ERCOT and PUC changes impacting renewable generation.

Katie Coleman, O'Melveny & Myers - Austin, TX
2:00 pm

0.75 hr

Comparison of Interstate Grids’ Regulatory Treatment of Large Load Projects

Bill Moore, Enoch Kever PLLC - Austin, TX
2:45 pm

15-Minute Break
3:00 pm

0.75 hr

California Spotlight: New Developments in Project Permitting, Connecting to the Grid, and Energy Markets in the Golden State

Cover selected topics affecting utility- and community-scale renewable energy projects at the state level, including enhancements to the interconnection process, updates on energy markets, permitting reform at the California Public Utilities Commission, and the status of the California Energy Commission’s consideration of “Opt-In” projects that move entitlement decisions to Sacramento. The speakers will prognosticate on the effects of legislation adopted in recent years, and address nascent issues including the extended day-ahead market, green hydrogen, and offshore wind.

Sarah Kozal, California Independent System Operator Corporation (CAISO) - Los Angeles, CA
Dana Palmer, Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP - Los Angeles, CA
3:45 pm

0.75 hr

California Spotlight: Land Related Regulatory and Permitting Considerations

Focus on some of the California-specific laws and regulatory regimes that may impact renewable energy development. Explore local land use considerations, CEQA compliance, and other California project development considerations.

Sarah A. Slack, Foley & Lardner LLP - Los Angeles, CA
4:30 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 February 4, 2025
Day 2 February 5, 2025

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Conference Faculty

Mitch Ackal

Gray Reed
Houston, TX

Henson Adams

Haynes Boone, LLP
San Antonio, TX

Ed Baptista

Doral Renewables
Noblesville, IN

Kevin Boudreaux

Monarch Energy
Houston, TX

Charles P. Ciaccio Jr.

KO Law PC
Denver, CO

Katie Coleman

O'Melveny & Myers
Austin, TX

Carrie Collier-Brown

Husch Blackwell LLP
Austin, TX

Matthew Darrah

First American Title Insurance Company
Bohemia, NY

Luke Edney

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Austin, TX

Barksdale English

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Austin, TX

Genevieve Fox

Plus Power
Santa Barbara, CA

Kate Geder

U.S. Bank
Washington, DC

Richard A. Glick

GQ New Energy Strategies
Washington, DC

Aaron C. Gregg

Capitol Law Group
Austin, TX

Carson Haddow

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP
Boston, MA

David E. Harrell Jr.

Locke Lord LLP
Houston, TX

Charlie Hemmeline

American Clean Power Association
Austin, TX

Abigail Ross Hopper

Solar Energy Industries Association
Washington, DC

Caitlin Kelly

Nexamp
Boston, MA

Lauren King

Invenergy LLC
Denver, CO

Sarah Kozal

California Independent System Operator Corporation (CAISO)
Los Angeles, CA

Warren Lasher

Lasher Energy Consulting
Austin, TX

Ray Long

American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)
Washington, DC

Keith Martin

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Washington, DC

Mike McBride III

Crowe & Dunlevy
Tulsa, OK

Gabe Messercola

EDF Renewables
San Diego, CA

Bill Moore

Enoch Kever PLLC
Austin, TX

Brock Niezgoda

Gray Reed
Houston, TX

Dana Palmer

Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Los Angeles, CA

JC Sandberg

American Clean Power Association
Washington, DC

Carolyn E. Shellman

Enoch Kever
Austin, TX

Sarah A. Slack

Foley & Lardner LLP
Los Angeles, CA

Caitlin Smith

Jupiter Power
Austin, TX

Jake W. Storms

Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP
San Francisco, CA

Tyrone Thomas

Doral Renewables
Chicago, IL

Dr. Scott W. Tinker

Chairman, Switch Energy Alliance & Director Emeritus, Bureau of Economic Geology, UT Austin

Jeremy Tripp

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Houston, 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 US LLP
Austin, TX

Maria Faconti

K&L Gates LLP
Austin, TX

Tony Gius

McGuireWoods LLP
Austin, TX

Robert Helton

ENGIE
Bay City, TX

Michael J. Jewell

Jewell & Associates, PLLC
Austin, TX

Chris Lane

Davis Graham & Stubbs
Denver, CO

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

Lacy Ward McCormick

Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Atlanta, GA

Judd Messer

Advanced Power Alliance
Austin, TX

Natalie Neals

Foley & Lardner LLP
Milwaukee, WI

Carolyn E. Shellman

Enoch Kever
Austin, TX

Mark R. Stover

Texas Solar Power Association
Austin, TX

Tyrone Thomas

Doral Renewables
Chicago, IL

Alaina Zermeno

Husch Blackwell LLP
Austin, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Expected for Administrative Law, Expected for Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Expected for Real Estate Law, Expected for 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 – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 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 – Expected – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 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 – Expected – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 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 – 14.25 hrs

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 – Expected – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 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. Self-report your CLE credit directly to the Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Nebraska – Expected – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 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 – Expected – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

New York – Available Via Reciprocity – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 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 – Expected – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics

Oklahoma – 17.00 hrs | 3.00 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 | 3.00 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 – Expected – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 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 – 14.25 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) – 14.25 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 – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Expected for Administrative Law, Expected for Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Expected for Real Estate Law, Expected for 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 – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 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 – Expected – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 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 – Expected – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 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 – 14.25 hrs

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 – Expected – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 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. Self-report your CLE credit directly to the Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Nebraska – Expected – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 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 – Expected – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 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 – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 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 – Expected – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 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 | 3.50 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 | 3.00 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 – Expected – 14.25 hrs | 3.00 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.

TX Professional Engineer – 14.25 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 in the webcast, 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) – 14.25 hrs

Key Dates

Austin – Feb 4-5, 2025 – AT&T Conference Center

Live Webcast – Feb 4-5, 2025

Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $795.00 Regular pricing: Jan 22, 2025

$895.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $715.00 Regular pricing: Jan 22, 2025

$815.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $635.00 Regular pricing: Jan 22, 2025

$735.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Jan 27, 2025

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Jan 30, 2025

Individual
Last day for $895.00 Regular pricing: Jan 22, 2025

$895.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $805.00 Regular pricing: Jan 22, 2025

$805.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $715.00 Regular pricing: Jan 22, 2025

$715.00 for registrations received after this time

Add-on
Last day for $100.00 Regular pricing: Jan 22, 2025

$100.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Jan 28, 2025

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Jan 29, 2025

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

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

Accommodations

A limited number of rooms are available at a rate of $204 per night. Please use this link to book your reservation or call 877.744.8822 and mention the 2024 Renewable Energy Conference. Special room rate is available until January 2, 2025, or until the room block is exhausted, whichever comes first.

Parking Information

Parking is available in the hotel'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 charges are subject to changes without notification.

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

Hotel guests may obtain a parking card at the front desk for $21 per night.

Valet Parking Rates:

Daily valet: $21

Overnight valet: $38

Additional Information

The conference will take place in the Grand Ballroom at the AT&T Center. If you self-park in the AT&T Conference Center Garage, please take the conference center elevators to level “M3" and follow signs to the Grand Ballroom. If you park in Rowling Hall Garage, please take the elevators to level “B1” and walk across the courtyard to the Conference Center, where you can take the elevators to level "M3" Grand Ballroom.

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20th Annual

Renewable Energy Law Institute

Austin Feb 4-5, 2025 AT&T Conference Center $795 Individual | $895 after Jan 22 $715 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $815 after Jan 22 $635 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $735 after Jan 22

Live Webcast Feb 4-5, 2025 $895 Individual $805 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) $715 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) $100 Add-on rate for in-person registrants

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Overview

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Renewable Energy Law Essentials

Event Schedule

Tuesday Morning, Feb. 4, 2025

Tuesday Afternoon, Feb. 4, 2025

Wednesday Morning, Feb. 5, 2025

Wednesday Afternoon, Feb. 5, 2025

Conference Faculty

Mitch Ackal

Henson Adams

Ed Baptista

Kevin Boudreaux

Charles P. Ciaccio Jr.

Katie Coleman

Carrie Collier-Brown

Matthew Darrah

Luke Edney

Barksdale English

Genevieve Fox

Kate Geder

Richard A. Glick

Aaron C. Gregg

Carson Haddow

David E. Harrell Jr.

Charlie Hemmeline

Abigail Ross Hopper

Caitlin Kelly

Lauren King

Sarah Kozal

Warren Lasher

Ray Long

Keith Martin

Mike McBride III

Gabe Messercola

Bill Moore

Brock Niezgoda

Dana Palmer

JC Sandberg

Carolyn E. Shellman

Sarah A. Slack

Caitlin Smith

Jake W. Storms

Tyrone Thomas

Dr. Scott W. Tinker

Jeremy Tripp

Planning Committee

Christine Fernandez Owen—Co-Chair

Brent Stahl—Co-Chair

Matthew Arth

Lisa Chavarria

Becky H. Diffen

Maria Faconti

Tony Gius

Robert Helton

Michael J. Jewell

Chris Lane

Karen Lessick

Dawn M. Lewallen

Diana M. Liebmann

Lacy Ward McCormick

Judd Messer

Natalie Neals

Carolyn E. Shellman

Mark R. Stover

Tyrone Thomas

Alaina Zermeno

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

20^th Annual

Austin Feb 4-5, 2025 AT&T Conference Center
$795 Individual | $895 after Jan 22

$715 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $815 after Jan 22

$635 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $735 after Jan 22

Live Webcast Feb 4-5, 2025
$895 Individual

$805 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum)

$715 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum)

$100 Add-on rate for in-person registrants