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2017 Renewable Energy Law eConference
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2017 Renewable Energy Law eConference
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Listen to leading attorneys and industry experts in wind, solar, and storage for the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide. The Renewable Energy Law eConference blends law, economics, technology, finance, tax, and regulatory policy, and is aimed at industry participants, legal and financial advisors, and key legislative and regulatory policymakers and staff.
2017 highlights include:
2017 highlights include:
- Keith Martin, Chadbourne & Parke LLP returns with a lively update on developments at the federal level affecting the renewable energy market
- Jeff Civins, Haynes and Boone, LLP presents Wanted: Dead or Alive? An Update on the Status of EPA's Clean Power Plan
- Michael E. Webber, The University of Texas Mechanical Engineering shares his perspective on the global nexus of energy and water to outline trends while identifying technical and policy options that might mitigate the challenges
- Dr. Scott Tinker, The University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology joins us for the Wednesday Luncheon Presentation The Waltz of the Five Es
- Lisa Chavarria, Stahl, Bernal, Davies, Sewell & Chavarria LLP and Roderick E. Wetsel, Wetsel, Carmichael & Allen, LLP present Utility Scale Solar Leases and Related Documents - Legal Considerations for Landowners and Developers
- Meghan Griffiths, Andrews Kurth LLP leads a panel on Regulatory Due Diligence Issues in Energy Financing
- Case law, regulatory and legislative updates from Texas and beyond that impact renewable energy policy
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Federal Incentives Update (Mar 2017)
Keith Martin
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Session 1
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Federal Incentives Update (Mar 2017)
Hear a lively update on developments at the federal level affecting the renewable energy market. A new administration and Congress take office in January with a new agenda. Renewable energy projects face deadlines to start construction to qualify for tax credits. Developers are making some common mistakes. Will the deadlines be extended again by Congress? There are now more than 35 tax equity investors and renewable energy tax equity is more than a $13 billion market. Two key cases before the US claims court are being closely watched for their potential effect on solar tax basis issues. Several important topics remain in play with the IRS, including prepaid power contracts, series LLCs, and targeted partnership allocations.
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
Keith Martin,
Chadbourne & Parke LLP - Washington, DC
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Legislative Outlook & Policy Update (Mar 2017)
Charlie Hemmeline, J. Christopher Hughes, Susan Williams Sloan
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Legislative Outlook & Policy Update (Mar 2017)
Explore how Texas and other states are treating renewable energy policy and what factors are driving their decisions.
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
Charlie Hemmeline,
Texas Solar Power Association - Austin, TX
J. Christopher Hughes,
Husch Blackwell LLP - Austin, TX
Susan Williams Sloan,
American Wind Energy Association - Austin, TX
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Case Law Update (Mar 2017)
Amy Hsu
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Case Law Update (Mar 2017)
Review recent court decisions involving renewable energy.
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
Amy Hsu,
Tailim Song Law Firm - Dallas, TX
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Regulatory Highlights—2016 Year in Review and Implications for 2017 (Mar 2017)
Diana M. Liebmann
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Regulatory Highlights—2016 Year in Review and Implications for 2017 (Mar 2017)
Discuss the key regulatory developments impacting the electric power markets in Texas during 2016, and review the trends and implications for market changes in 2017.
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
Diana M. Liebmann,
Haynes and Boone, LLP - San Antonio, TX
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Regulatory Due Diligence Issues in Energy Financing (Mar 2017)
Meghan Elaine Griffiths, George "Chip" Cannon Jr., Amy Fisher, James A. Thornhill
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Session 5
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Regulatory Due Diligence Issues in Energy Financing (Mar 2017)
Survey the electric and environmental regulatory issues in generation project finance, including an examination of permitting, and electric and environmental regulatory issues from the perspective of developers, lenders and tax equity investors. Discuss how parties approach these issues and how developers can organize and prepare their information to allow for an efficient due diligence process.
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
Meghan Elaine Griffiths,
Andrews Kurth - Austin, TX
George "Chip" Cannon Jr.,
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Washington, DC
Amy Fisher,
GE Energy Financial Services - Stamford, CT
James A. Thornhill,
McGuireWoods LLP - Richmond, VA
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The Energy-Water Nexus (Mar 2017)
Michael E. Webber
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Session 6
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The Energy-Water Nexus (Mar 2017)
Energy and water are precious, global resources, and they are interconnected. Gain perspective on the global nexus of energy and water to outline trends while identifying technical and policy options that might mitigate the challenges.
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
Dr. Michael E. Webber,
The University of Texas Mechanical Engineering Department - Austin, TX
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Playing Well With Others? Co-location of Battery Storage Projects With Wind and Solar (Mar 2017)
Becky H. Diffen, Suzanne Escudier, Les Sherman, Clark Korbisch
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Session 7
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Playing Well With Others? Co-location of Battery Storage Projects With Wind and Solar (Mar 2017)
While battery projects have a variety of different applications, many of the first projects have been co-located with wind and solar facilities. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of co-locating and hear real world examples of issues that can arise, including considerations around permitting, offtake, metering, and operations.
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
Becky H. Diffen,
McGuireWoods LLP - Austin, TX
Suzanne Escudier,
S&C Electric Company - Chicago, IL
Les Sherman,
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP - San Francisco, CA
Clark Korbisch,
Advanced Microgrid Solutions - Alpharetta, GA
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Utility Scale Solar Leases and Related Documents - Legal Considerations for Landowners and Developers (Mar 2017)
Lisa Chavarria, Roderick E. Wetsel
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Session 8
—46 mins
Utility Scale Solar Leases and Related Documents - Legal Considerations for Landowners and Developers (Mar 2017)
Focus on issues encountered when drafting and negotiating utility scale solar leases and related land control documents. Hear both developer and landowner viewpoints on common clauses and issues such as lease financeability, mineral development, and compensation arrangements; and explore ancillary documents such as options, surface waivers, and transmission line easements.
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
Lisa Chavarria,
Stahl, Bernal, Davies, Sewell & Chavarria LLP - Austin, TX
Roderick E. Wetsel,
Wetsel, Carmichael & Allen, LLP - Sweetwater, TX
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Building Transmission for Texas Renewable Energy in a Post-CREZ World (Mar 2017)
Michael J. Jewell, Bill Bojorquez, Prabhu Gnanam, David Parquet, Terry Preuninger
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Session 9
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Building Transmission for Texas Renewable Energy in a Post-CREZ World (Mar 2017)
Hear an update on the status of several pending transmission projects in Texas: Southern Cross, Far West Texas Project, Lubbock Power & Light Grid Switch, and Sharyland’s South Plains Transmission Project.
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
Michael J. Jewell,
Osprey Energy Group, LLC and Jewell & Associates, PLLC - Austin, TX
Bill Bojorquez,
Hunt Power, LP - Dallas, TX
Prabhu Gnanam,
Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. - Taylor, TX
David Parquet,
Pattern Energy Group LP - San Francisco, CA
Terry Preuninger,
Oncor - Dallas, TX
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Ethics in Negotiation: The True Cost of Representation (Mar 2017)
Jason Boulette
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Ethics in Negotiation: The True Cost of Representation (Mar 2017)
When a client discloses a terrible truth or reveals an unspeakable purpose, what obligations do the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Conduct place on an attorney? What happens when it’s time for an attorney to move on? Explore the unexpected answers given by the Rules using both recent and historic real world cases.
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
Jason Boulette,
Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
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Wanted: Dead or Alive? An Update on the Status of EPA's Clean Power Plan (Mar 2017)
Jeff Civins
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Session 11
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Wanted: Dead or Alive? An Update on the Status of EPA's Clean Power Plan (Mar 2017)
The validity and merits of the EPA’s Clean Power Plan have been the focus of contentious debate—with a number of significant governmental and private entities seeking to uphold the Plan and others seeking to kill it. In February 2016, the Supreme Court, surprisingly to many, stayed the implementation of the plan and the DC Circuit Court heard oral arguments this fall. Since then, there’s been an election. What now? This presentation offers a prognosis for the Clean Power Plan.
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
Jeff Civins,
Haynes and Boone, LLP - Austin, TX
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Bankruptcy Issues in Renewable Energy (Mar 2017)
Felicia Perlman, Karleen O'Connor Stern
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Session 12
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Bankruptcy Issues in Renewable Energy (Mar 2017)
An overview of bankruptcy and restructuring processes and requirements, how a restructuring could potentially impact a variety of renewable businesses, as well as lessons learned from the perspective of corporate governance.
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
Felicia Perlman,
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP - Chicago, IL
Karleen O'Connor Stern,
FRV Power US, Inc. - San Francisco, CA
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Siting Insights: Looking Back and Looking Ahead at Key Environmental Developments (Mar 2017)
M. Benjamin Cowan
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Session 13
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Siting Insights: Looking Back and Looking Ahead at Key Environmental Developments (Mar 2017)
2016 was a remarkable year with many significant developments involving the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other federal agencies that directly impact renewable energy development activities. Review these developments and take stock of what they mean for project siting decisions going forward. Hear insights into what those developments tell us about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's approach to its statutory mandates and what we can expect to see in the year to come.
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
M. Benjamin Cowan,
Locke Lord LLP - Houston, TX
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Phased Developments for Wind, Solar and Energy Storage Projects: Planning for the Future (Mar 2017)
Danny Kach
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Session 14
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Phased Developments for Wind, Solar and Energy Storage Projects: Planning for the Future (Mar 2017)
Developers are increasingly entering into large interconnection agreements, which have capacity for multiple projects to be developed—whether, wind, solar, energy storage, or a mix of all three. Hear a high level overview of phased energy developments including common issues that arise from such phased developments, and how to structure co-tenancy, shared facilities, shared premises, build-out, and similar agreements to address the same.
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
Danny Kach,
Kach Law LLC - Chicago, IL
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“Boilerplate” Clauses in Wind Lease Agreements (Mar 2017)
Lisa Marie Chavez
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Session 15
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“Boilerplate” Clauses in Wind Lease Agreements (Mar 2017)
What lawyers should know about common “boilerplate” clauses in wind lease agreements including insurance provisions, indemnity provisions, lender protections, estoppel clauses, and assignment clauses.
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
Lisa Marie Chavez,
Wagstaff Law Firm - Abilene, TX
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Title and Survey Essentials: State Variances / Wind and Solar Distinguished
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Larry Bonney, India James
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Session 16
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Title and Survey Essentials: State Variances / Wind and Solar Distinguished
(Mar 2017)
Discuss the variances across state lines in title insurance practice and surveys for renewable energy projects, from available risk mitigation endorsements to pricing. Learn the differences in title risks and concerns in utility scale wind projects versus solar projects.
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
Larry Bonney,
Foley & Lardner LLP - Milwaukee, WI
India James,
Exelon Corporation - Chicago, IL
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C&I Energy Purchase Contracts (Mar 2017)
Shalini Ramanathan, Ellen Gilman Balfrey, Bobby Hollis, Giji M. John, Dan Seif
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Session 17
—58 mins
C&I Energy Purchase Contracts (Mar 2017)
Corporates and industrials (C&I) are now major purchasers of green energy. According to Bloomberg, C&Is and wind companies signed 20 deals in 2015 with a total of 2.3 GW. By August 2016, 9 deals for 630 MW had been signed—with many more reported to be under negotiation. Explore the future of C&Is as a major class of buyer. Will the trend continue? What could stop it? What’s the prognosis for utility-scale solar C&I deals? What new markets (geographically) are C&Is interested in? What are the key contractual and financial terms that C&Is and developers have to resolve to get to a deal and to get projects financed and built?
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
Shalini Ramanathan,
RES Americas - Austin, TX
Ellen Gilman Balfrey,
Apex Clean Energy - Charlottesville, VA
Bobby Hollis,
Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
Giji M. John,
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP - Houston, TX
Dan Seif,
RMI Business Renewables Center - Austin, TX
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Attorney-Client Privilege: Best Practices for Keeping Privileged Information Privileged (Mar 2017)
Jennifer B. Poppe
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Session 18
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Attorney-Client Privilege: Best Practices for Keeping Privileged Information Privileged (Mar 2017)
Business structures today are more complex than before and create a variety of new issues around the attorney–client privilege. Review best practices for addressing some of the more common issues, including privileged communications involving consultants, advisors, joint ventures, portfolio companies, mergers, and affiliated entities.
Originally presented: Jan 2017 Renewable Energy Law
Jennifer B. Poppe,
Vinson & Elkins LLP - Austin, TX