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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!  

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.

The 18th 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.  2023 highlights: Keith Martin returns with a stellar collection of Washington Energy experts for a round-table discussion on current federal energy policy that impacts renewable energy. Review and update of important state legislative and regulatory changes impacting the renewable energy markets, in Texas, California, Illinois and more. Hear about the unique issues faced when a renewable energy project is purchased or sold in the development stage, including buy back rights, build out restrictions and more. Impacts of Supply Chain Issues and Delays on Project Contracting Michael Webber presents Geopolitics and Extreme Weather Impacts on the Energy Markets Gain insight on what is going on at ERCOT, joint venture and joint development agreements; energy hedge and PPA agreements; construction loan agreements; DERs in Texas; and much more. Opportunity to meet program faculty and attendees during Tuesday evening’s networking reception. Following the conference, attendees will receive supplemental on-demand programming to ensure they are able to satisfy their full 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE requirement. Come a day early – for the Renewable Energy Law Essentials. This afternoon program is a perfect overview for new entrants in the field providing an introduction to real estate issues for large loads, financing of renewable energy projects, title insurance differences between Texas an ALTA states, ERCOT and PUC transmission and distribution grid planning, and more.

The 17th Annual Renewable Energy Law Conference—now a live webcast—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.    2022 highlights: Keith Martin returns with a stellar collection of Washington Energy experts for a round-table discussion on current federal energy policy that impacts renewable energy. Review and update of important state legislative and regulatory changes impacting the renewable energy markets. Updates and insights on Winter Storm Uri, what happened, the impacts on the markets, and resulting litigation. Gain an understanding of landowner perspectives and issues when negotiating renewable energy leases, easements, and ancillary agreements in Land Owners Perspectives in Negotiating Leases. Energy Transformation and Top Trends Among Critical Industries explores the opportunities for C&I customers to improve resilience, build interconnected power systems, and create new value streams. 2.00 hours of ethics credit, including A Litigator’s Guide to Protecting Clients Against and During Litigation; Preserving the Attorney-Client Privilege – Legal Ethics and Practical Perspectives. Opportunity to meet program faculty and attendees during Tuesday evening’s networking reception. New this year – Join us on Monday, January 31st for Renewable Energy Law Essentials. This afternoon program will cover title and survey basics, key leasing differences for storage, solar, and wind, ERCOT 101, and more.

Join leading attorneys and industry experts in wind, solar, and storage for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide. The 16th 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. This years highlights include: Review and update of key state legislative and regulatory changes impacting the renewable energy markets. Latest updates and developments from ERCOT and PUC. Insight into federal rules and regulations including FERC, and executive orders

Join leading attorneys and industry experts in wind, solar, and storage for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide. The 15th Annual Renewable Energy Law Conference 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. 2020 highlights include: Renewable Energy Essentials, first thing Monday morning, offers a great introduction or refresher on Off Take, Financing, and Development for renewable energy professionals. Keith Martin returns with a stellar collection of Washington Energy experts, including Joseph Kelliher, Abigail Ross Hopper, Tom Kiernan, and Gregory Wetstone, for a round-table discussion on current federal energy policy that impacts renewable energy. Review and update of important state legislative and regulatory changes impacting the renewable energy markets. Get the latest updates and developments from ERCOT and PUC. Explore some of the considerations and strategies regarding developing utility-scale solar projects in areas with current coal activity. Valuable information on compliance and reporting requirements for Chapter 313, PSAs, PPAs, ITC and PTC qualifying, and much more. 2.00 hours of ethics credit. Opportunity to meet program faculty and attendees during Monday evening’s networking reception. Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement containing an additional 1.00 hour of MCLE (including 1.00 hour of ethics) to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

Join leading attorneys and industry experts in wind, solar, and storage for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide. The Renewable Energy Law Conference blends together law, economics, technology, finance, tax, and regulatory policy. This conference is aimed at industry participants, legal and financial advisers, as well as key legislative and regulatory policymakers and staff. 2019 highlights include: Keith Martin is back again with a stellar collection of Washington Energy experts, including Richard Glick, Abigail Ross Hopper, Tom Kiernan, and Pat Wood, for a round-table discussion on current federal energy policy impacting renewable energy. Review the agenda for the 86th Texas Legislative session and other state legislative sessions that could impact the renewable energy markets. Get the latest updates and developments from ERCOT, PUC, and SPP. Discuss the opportunities and challenges in developing and financing stand-alone and “hybrid” battery storage projects. Hear about Tax Credits and Beyond: Financing Renewable Energy Projects—Where Do We Go From Here? Valuable information on Endangered Species and Wildlife—Mitigation and Risk Management, Best Practices for Solar Development in Resolving Mineral Estate Issues, and much more. 2.00 hours of ethics credit. Opportunity to meet program faculty and attendees during Monday evening’s Networking Reception. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Don't forget to join the University of Texas for UT Energy Week 2019 being held February 4 – 8, 2019. Energy experts from industry, academia, government and regulatory agencies, and non-profit organizations will gather to discuss some of the most vital energy issues facing society.

Join leading attorneys and industry experts in wind, solar and storage for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide. The Renewable Energy Law Conference 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.   2018 highlights include: A stellar collection of Washington Energy experts, including Dan Simmons, Abigail Ross Hopper, Tom Kiernan and more join Keith Martin in a roundtable discussion on current federal energy policy impacting renewable energy. What’s New at the federal level affecting the renewable energy market. The latest updates on FERC, PUC and ERCOT. Insight on M&A Trends in Renewable Energy, and Due Diligence and M&A for Clean Energy Projects. Updates on front-of-the-meter and behind-the-meter storage. Valuable information on Community Solar, Distributed C&I PPAs, Innovative Insurance and Risk Management Products, and much more. 2.00 hours of ethics credit. Opportunity to meet program faculty and attendees during Monday evening’s Networking Reception. Renewable Energy Law is part of The University of Texas at Austin Energy Institute’s UT Energy Week 2018, a week-long forum for prominent energy experts to provide their insights on emerging energy trends, new technologies, and the latest in energy research. The conference will be held in UT Austin's Etter-Harbin Alumni Center on The University of Texas at Austin campus, Jan. 29 – Feb 2, 2018. The conference is hosted by UT Austin’s Energy Institute, the KBH Center for Energy, Law & Business, and two student–run organizations – the Longhorn Energy Club and the Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Law. The 2018 conference program features a variety of panelists and speakers from diverse perspectives on vital issues in the rapidly evolving world of energy. The conference also features several affiliated energy events including a competition for young energy entrepreneurs.   For more information, visit energyweek.utexas.edu.  

Join leading attorneys and industry experts in wind, solar, and storage for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide. The Renewable Energy Law Conference 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: 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 Visit with program faculty and attendees during Tuesday evening’s Networking Reception!  

Join leading attorneys and industry experts in wind, solar and storage for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide. The Renewable Energy Law Conference 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.   2016 highlights include: Keith Martin, returns with a lively update on developments at the federal level affecting the renewable energy market. A discussion on the controversial aspects of the EPA’s Clean Power Plan including its legal context, the compliance options it affords, its potential costs and benefits, its effect on the nation’s energy mix, and some of the practical and legal issues it raises. Andy Bowman of Pioneer Green Energy, LLC explores the major shifts in the energy markets and how they are affecting Texas, during the Wednesday Luncheon Presentation. Dan Woodfin, Director of System Operations for ERCOT, will discuss the proposed Future Ancillary Services framework, the driving factors for the change, the current state of the proposal, and its interaction with the future development of renewables in ERCOT Case law and legislative updates from Texas and beyond that impact renewable energy policy Networking opportunities with program faculty and attendees during Tuesday evening’s Networking Reception

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. Renewable Energy Law conference 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.  2015 highlights include: A deep dive into the market for renewable energy in Texas—a look at available incentives, plus trends and considerations for commercial and industrial buyers A look at the EPA’s expected carbon regulations and its impact on renewable energy Current project financing models—yield cos, PPAs, contracts for difference—and understanding differing roles for each Keeping PACE in Texas Executive Director, Charlene Vanlier Heydinger, reviews PACE and leads a panel discussion on the implementation of local “PACE in a Box” programs Energy storage—where are we now in Texas and beyond? Case law update and Texas legislative outlook for renewable energy An update on the development at both ERCOT and the PUCT relating to resource adequacy Overview of the Power Markets in the U.S. Luncheon Presentation by Todd Filsinger, Filsinger Energy Partners, Denver, CO Networking opportunities with program faculty and attendees during Tuesday evening’s Networking Reception Renewable Energy Law is part of The University of Texas at Austin Energy Institute’s UT Energy Week 2015, a week-long examination of the most vital energy issues facing society, the latest research findings, and emerging trends and new technologies in the energy industry.  Related events presented by The University of Texas School of Law include:   The University of Texas Journal of Oil, Gas & Energy Law (TJOGEL) is hosting their 10th Annual Symposium on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Speakers include recognized industry leaders from Bracewell & Giuliani, Latham & Watkins, and as well as prominent regulatory officials making presentations on a wide range of energy topics. TX MCLE credit is available, including 1.00 hour ethics credit. For more information, visit tjogel.org   The Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Energy, Law and Business will hold a Symposium on The Geopolitics of Oil & Gas in the Americas on Friday, February 20, 2015, at 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Keynote speakers include Mexican Under-Secretary for North American Affairs, Dr. Sergio M. Alcocer, former U.S. Senator Mel Martínez, former Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Arturo Sarukhán, and Dr. Duncan Wood, the director of the Mexico Institute at the Wilson Center. For more information, visit kbhenergycenter.utexas.edu   The Kay Bailey Hutchison Center is an interdisciplinary joint venture of the School of Law and the McCombs School of Business  at The University of Texas at Austin.