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Answer Bar: Navigating a Renewable Energy Project
Contains material from Feb 2019 to Mar 2022
Answer Bar: Navigating a Renewable Energy Project
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Session 1: Top 10 Issues to Ensure Your Renewable Energy Lease is Financeable - Cover key issues needing to be thoughtfully considered when drafting a renewable energy lease and/or easement agreement. These 10 issues are those lenders would carefully evaluate when reviewing executed site control agreements prior to closing on a financing transaction to lend funds to a developer for construction of a renewable energy project.
Session 2: Renewable Energy Project Development Essentials - Learn about the fundamentals of renewable energy project development, from real estate and permitting to regulatory considerations.
Session 3: Key Differences between Leases for Solar, Wind and Energy Storage Projects - The type of project being developed can substantially change the terms of long-term real estate agreements. A discussion of the legal provisions required by different kinds of renewable energy projects, as determined by differing uses in land, natural resources, and infrastructure.
Session 4: ALTA Title and Survey Basics, Practice Tips and What’s New in 2021 - A primer on mitigation of development and project risk through title and survey diligence and title coverage, including endorsements to title coverage, practical tips on variances in title pricing and practice across jurisdictions, and an overview of 2021 ALTA promulgated owner’s policy and loan policy forms and 2021 ALTA survey standards.
Session 5: ERCOT 101 Market Overview - High-level discussion of the key principles of the ERCOT energy markets.
Session 6: What's New? Federal Energy Update - Hear a lively update on developments affecting the renewable energy market.
Session 7: Issues and Compliance for Renewable Projects relating to Executive Order on Securing the US Bulk Power System - Executive Order 13920 is intended to address national security threats by foreign adversaries to the U.S. bulk-power system. Explore challenges facing developers posed by the Executive Order’s restrictions on sourcing of power system equipment.
Session 8: Utility-Scale Battery Storage - Revenue Streams and Project Considerations - In this moderated discussion with the CEOs of two leading stand-alone energy storage developers, we will explore the revenue streams being pursued in different ISOs and the types of offtake agreements that can be utilized for stand-alone energy storage. We will also discuss other considerations in project development and financing tied to revenue generation such as siting, interconnection, procurement, and finance structures.
Session 9: An Overview of Key Provisions in Solar EPC Agreements - The engineering, procurement, and construction contract is a critical agreement in the development of solar energy projects. Dive into an overview of some of the key provisions in these types of agreements from the perspectives of the owner, contractor and financing parties.
Session 10: Mineral Estate Issues in Solar Projects - Analyze mineral, title, and site control considerations in solar projects and provide a general overview of some of the mineral and title issues faced in these projects. Hear an update from a Texas case addressing the accommodation doctrine with mineral owners in Texas, risk mitigation factors to address mineral and title issues, and best practices to keep in mind in dealing with these issues.
Session 11: Conflicts of Interest in Renewable Energy - Using hypotheticals, this interactive presentation will address conflicts of interest that can arise when renewable energy deal participants arrange for a joint representation, enter into a common interest agreement, create a joint venture, or otherwise work together.
Session 2: Renewable Energy Project Development Essentials - Learn about the fundamentals of renewable energy project development, from real estate and permitting to regulatory considerations.
Session 3: Key Differences between Leases for Solar, Wind and Energy Storage Projects - The type of project being developed can substantially change the terms of long-term real estate agreements. A discussion of the legal provisions required by different kinds of renewable energy projects, as determined by differing uses in land, natural resources, and infrastructure.
Session 4: ALTA Title and Survey Basics, Practice Tips and What’s New in 2021 - A primer on mitigation of development and project risk through title and survey diligence and title coverage, including endorsements to title coverage, practical tips on variances in title pricing and practice across jurisdictions, and an overview of 2021 ALTA promulgated owner’s policy and loan policy forms and 2021 ALTA survey standards.
Session 5: ERCOT 101 Market Overview - High-level discussion of the key principles of the ERCOT energy markets.
Session 6: What's New? Federal Energy Update - Hear a lively update on developments affecting the renewable energy market.
Session 7: Issues and Compliance for Renewable Projects relating to Executive Order on Securing the US Bulk Power System - Executive Order 13920 is intended to address national security threats by foreign adversaries to the U.S. bulk-power system. Explore challenges facing developers posed by the Executive Order’s restrictions on sourcing of power system equipment.
Session 8: Utility-Scale Battery Storage - Revenue Streams and Project Considerations - In this moderated discussion with the CEOs of two leading stand-alone energy storage developers, we will explore the revenue streams being pursued in different ISOs and the types of offtake agreements that can be utilized for stand-alone energy storage. We will also discuss other considerations in project development and financing tied to revenue generation such as siting, interconnection, procurement, and finance structures.
Session 9: An Overview of Key Provisions in Solar EPC Agreements - The engineering, procurement, and construction contract is a critical agreement in the development of solar energy projects. Dive into an overview of some of the key provisions in these types of agreements from the perspectives of the owner, contractor and financing parties.
Session 10: Mineral Estate Issues in Solar Projects - Analyze mineral, title, and site control considerations in solar projects and provide a general overview of some of the mineral and title issues faced in these projects. Hear an update from a Texas case addressing the accommodation doctrine with mineral owners in Texas, risk mitigation factors to address mineral and title issues, and best practices to keep in mind in dealing with these issues.
Session 11: Conflicts of Interest in Renewable Energy - Using hypotheticals, this interactive presentation will address conflicts of interest that can arise when renewable energy deal participants arrange for a joint representation, enter into a common interest agreement, create a joint venture, or otherwise work together.
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Top 10 Issues to Ensure Your Renewable Energy Lease is Financeable (Mar 2022)
Krystle Campa, Karen Lessick
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Session 1
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Top 10 Issues to Ensure Your Renewable Energy Lease is Financeable (Mar 2022)
Cover key issues needing to be thoughtfully considered when drafting a renewable energy lease and/or easement agreement. These 10 issues are those lenders would carefully evaluate when reviewing executed site control agreements prior to closing on a financing transaction to lend funds to a developer for construction of a renewable energy project.
Originally presented: Jan 2022 Renewable Energy Law Essentials
Krystle Campa,
Fredrikson & Byron - Des Moines, IA
Karen Lessick,
Invenergy LLC - Chicago, IL
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Renewable Energy Project Development Essentials (Feb 2020)
Jenn Goodwillie
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Session 2
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Renewable Energy Project Development Essentials (Feb 2020)
Learn about the fundamentals of renewable energy project development, from real estate and permitting to regulatory considerations.
Originally presented: Jan 2020 Renewable Energy Law
Jenn Goodwillie,
Lincoln Clean Energy - Austin, TX
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Key Differences between Leases for Solar, Wind and Energy Storage Projects (Mar 2022)
Theresa Carroll
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Session 3
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Key Differences between Leases for Solar, Wind and Energy Storage Projects (Mar 2022)
The type of project being developed can substantially change the terms of long-term real estate agreements. A discussion of the legal provisions required by different kinds of renewable energy projects, as determined by differing uses in land, natural resources, and infrastructure.
Originally presented: Jan 2022 Renewable Energy Law Essentials
Theresa Carroll,
Clean Law PC - Chicago, IL
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ALTA Title and Survey Basics, Practice Tips and What’s New in 2021 (Mar 2022)
Caitlin P. Beer, Larry Bonney, John F. Watson
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ALTA Title and Survey Basics, Practice Tips and What’s New in 2021 (Mar 2022)
A primer on mitigation of development and project risk through title and survey diligence and title coverage, including endorsements to title coverage, practical tips on variances in title pricing and practice across jurisdictions, and an overview of 2021 ALTA promulgated owner’s policy and loan policy forms and 2021 ALTA survey standards.
Originally presented: Jan 2022 Renewable Energy Law Essentials
Caitlin P. Beer,
Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC - Dallas, TX
Larry Bonney,
Foley & Lardner LLP - Milwaukee, WI
John F. Watson,
Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) - Midland, TX
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ERCOT 101 Market Overview (Mar 2022)
Carrie Bivens
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Session 5
—41 mins
ERCOT 101 Market Overview (Mar 2022)
High-level discussion of the key principles of the ERCOT energy markets.
Originally presented: Jan 2022 Renewable Energy Law Essentials
Carrie Bivens,
Potomac Economics - Austin, TX
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What's New? (Mar 2022)
Keith Martin
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Session 6
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What's New? (Mar 2022)
Hear a lively update on developments affecting the renewable energy market.
Originally presented: Feb 2022 Renewable Energy Law Institute
Keith Martin,
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Washington, DC
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Issues and Compliance for Renewable Projects relating to Executive Order on Securing the US Bulk Power System (Mar 2021)
Jeanine McGuinness
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Session 7
—30 mins
Issues and Compliance for Renewable Projects relating to Executive Order on Securing the US Bulk Power System (Mar 2021)
Executive Order 13920 is intended to address national security threats by foreign adversaries to the U.S. bulk-power system. Explore challenges facing developers posed by the Executive Order’s restrictions on sourcing of power system equipment.
Originally presented: Jan 2021 Renewable Energy Law Institute
Jeanine McGuinness,
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP - Washington, DC
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Utility-Scale Battery Storage - Revenue Streams and Project Considerations (Mar 2021)
Becky H. Diffen, Jeff Bishop, Andy Bowman
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Session 8
—45 mins
Utility-Scale Battery Storage - Revenue Streams and Project Considerations (Mar 2021)
In this moderated discussion with the CEOs of two leading stand-alone energy storage developers, we will explore the revenue streams being pursued in different ISOs and the types of offtake agreements that can be utilized for stand-alone energy storage. We will also discuss other considerations in project development and financing tied to revenue generation such as siting, interconnection, procurement, and finance structures.
Originally presented: Jan 2021 Renewable Energy Law Institute
Becky H. Diffen,
Norton Rose Fulbright - Austin, TX
Jeff Bishop,
Key Capture Energy - Salt Lake City, UT
Andy Bowman,
Jupiter Power LLC - Austin, TX
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An Overview of Key Provisions in Solar EPC Agreements (Mar 2021)
Georgina Owino-Trice
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Session 9
—30 mins
An Overview of Key Provisions in Solar EPC Agreements (Mar 2021)
The engineering, procurement, and construction contract is a critical agreement in the development of solar energy projects. Dive into an overview of some of the key provisions in these types of agreements from the perspectives of the owner, contractor and financing parties.
Originally presented: Jan 2021 Renewable Energy Law Institute
Georgina Owino-Trice,
Clean Energy Counsel LLP - Washington, DC
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Mineral Estate Issues in Solar Projects (Mar 2022)
Brian Pullin
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Session 10
—50 mins
Mineral Estate Issues in Solar Projects (Mar 2022)
Analyze mineral, title, and site control considerations in solar projects and provide a general overview of some of the mineral and title issues faced in these projects. Hear an update from a Texas case addressing the accommodation doctrine with mineral owners in Texas, risk mitigation factors to address mineral and title issues, and best practices to keep in mind in dealing with these issues.
Originally presented: Feb 2022 Renewable Energy Law Institute
Brian Pullin,
Husch Blackwell, LLP - Austin, TX
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Conflicts of Interest in Renewable Energy (Feb 2019)
Tom Spahn
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Session 11
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Conflicts of Interest in Renewable Energy (Feb 2019)
Using hypotheticals, this interactive presentation will address conflicts of interest that can arise when renewable energy deal participants arrange for a joint representation, enter into a common interest agreement, create a joint venture, or otherwise work together.
Originally presented: Jan 2019 Renewable Energy Law
Tom Spahn,
Partner, McGuireWoods LLP - Tysons, VA