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Financing RenewableEnergy Tax CreditsFall ConferenceNov. 8-9Park Hyatt WashingtonWashington, D.C.
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Project Finance Primer WorkshopTUESDAY, NOV. 7, 9 A.M.–5:15 P.M. SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Get a full understanding of the renewable energy tax credit world, with overviews of the investment tax credit and production tax credit, an update on the market, and a description of partnership flip transactions. One highlight of the workshop is the Advanced Financing Modeling Tutorial where attendees will be placed into smaller groups for a more personalized walk through with a Novogradac expert.
WORKSHOP AGENDA
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Conference AgendaWEDNESDAY, NOV. 8AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
8–9 A.M.
Registration and Breakfast
9–9:15 A.M.
Welcome Address � Tony Grappone, Novogradac and Company LLP
9:15–10:30 A.M.
Washington Report & Industry UpdateHear the latest on potential tax reform, efforts to extend “orphan” technologies, the scheduled phasedown of the investment tax credit and production tax credit and what to expect as the legislative year nears its close.
� Michael Novogradac, Novogradac and Company LLP
� Keith Martin, Norton Rose Fulbright
� Andrew Shaw, Dentons
10:30– 10:45 A.M.
Break
10:45 A.M.–NOON
Deal Structuring Hot TopicsRenewable energy investments often face tax, business and other issues that affect transactions. This expert panel discusses such challenges as tax reform structuring risk, hedged PPAs, tax credit insurance, component tariff concerns and more.
� Forrest Milder, Nixon Peabody
� John Eliason, Foley & Lardner LLP
� Amberlee Cook, Dentons
� Gary Blitz, Aon Transaction Solutions
� Michael Masri, Norton Rose Fulbright
� Steve Mount, Squire Patton Boggs
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Conference AgendaWEDNESDAY, NOV. 8AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
NOON–1:15 P.M.
Luncheon
1:15–2:15 P.M.
Tax Equity Update–IntermediariesPanelists discuss the issues facing syndicators and other intermediaries as they work through issues to help finance properties. A panel of insiders from the intermediary world share what to expect and what to avoid with intermediary investment property.
� Stephen Tracy, Novogradac and Company LLP
� Karin Berry, National Trust Solar
� Dan Yonkin, Sol Systems LLC
� Scott Zajac, Rockwood Group
� Alex Tiller, Foss and Company
� Mike Mills, Renewable Energy Alternatives
2:15–2:30 P.M.
Networking Break
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Conference AgendaWEDNESDAY, NOV. 8AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
2:30–3:30 P.M.
Sponsor Update: Early Stage Developers/Installers and Long-Term Owner-OperatorsA common refrain in the renewable world is, “Where are the deals?” Hear from a panel with all types of investors–from early stage developers/installers through long-term owner-operators– and get a glimpse into the variety of styles and approaches and how to find the deal you want.
� Jim Duffy, Nixon Peabody
� Jesse Grossman, Soltage LLC
� Izzet Bensusan, Karbone Inc.
� Albert Luu, Tesla Inc.
� Dan Yonkin, Sol Systems LLC
3:30–3:45 P.M.
Networking Break
3:45– 5 P.M.
Tax Equity Update–Direct InvestorsPanelists discuss the tax equity outlook for 2017 and 2018 for direct investors, providing updates on the state of the market, the investor pool and how the future looks for renewable investments.
� John Marciano, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
� Santosh Raikar, State Street Bank
� Ed Rossier, US Bank
� Julian Torres, RBC Capital Markets
� Mark Williams, PNC Bank
5–6:30 P.M.
Reception
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Conference AgendaTHURSDAY, NOV. 9AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
8–9 A.M.
Registration & Breakfast
9–10 A.M.
Legislative Update from D.C. InsidersHear the latest about what’s happening in Washington from a panel of policymakers and industry insiders who share their plans, expectations and how the renewable energy tax credit world will be affected in the next year.
� Peter Lawrence, Novogradac and Company LLP
� Christopher Mansour, Solar Energy Industries
Association
� Bobby Andres, Office of Senator Ron Wyden
10–10:15 A.M.
Break
10:15–11 A.M.
Solar StorageStorage is quickly becoming an integral aspect of solar's future. Hear from experts on how storage components are being financed and the early lessons about best practices and potential pitfalls.
� Nate Eng, Novogradac and Company LLP
� Rich Cogen, Nixon Peabody
� Patrick McConnell, Cypress Creek Renewables, LLC
� Benjamin Cook, NextPower Capital
11 A.M.–NOON
Debt, Economic Equity and Other Sources of Non-Tax Equity Get a better grasp on the current debt and cash equity market for renewables with information on the best non tax-equity sources, lender underwriting issues and more, from an expert panel.
� Darin Lowder, Ballard Spahr LLP
� Chris Diaz, Seminole Financial Services, LLC
� Andrew T Redinger, KeyBanc Utility, Power & Renewable Energy
� Craig Robb, Zions Energy Link
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