thank you to our co-hosts and sponsors
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Thank You to Our Co-Hosts and Sponsors
Co-Hosts
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Project Finance PrimerWEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 9 A.M.–4:15 P.M. (SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED)AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
8–8:50 A.M. (OPTIONAL)
Overview of ITC and PTC Programs
9–10 A.M. State of the Market10–10:15 A.M. Break10:15 A.M.–NOON Project Finance PrimerNOON–1 P.M. Lunch
1–5 P.M. Advanced Financial Modeling TutorialBreaks will be scheduled at 2:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
1–3:15 P.M. Partnership Flip Transactions
3:25–4:30 P.M. Lease Passthrough/Inverted Lease Transactions
4:30–5:15 P.M. Sale Leaseback Transactions
Conference AgendaTHURSDAY, MAY 4AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
8–9 A.M.
Registration and Breakfast
9–9:15 A.M.
Welcome Address
STEPHEN TRACY Novogradac & Company LLP
JIM DUFFY Nixon Peabody LLP
MICHAEL MASRI Chadbourne & Parke LLP
SCOTT DEMARTINO Dentons
ADAM ALTENHOFEN US Bancorp Community Development Corporation
9:15–10:15 A.M.
Washington Report & Industry UpdateWith the prospect of a tax reform package likely, hear our panelists discuss how it may affect the renewable energy sector; particularly the effects of a lower corporate tax rate and whether the investment tax credit and production tax credit are at risk. Get the latest about what’s happening in Washington, D.C., in addition to a fresh update on the latest developments and issues affecting the renewable energy industry.
MICHAEL NOVOGRADAC Novogradac & Company LLP
KEITH MARTIN Chadbourne & Parke LLP
10:15–10:30 A.M.
Break
Conference AgendaTHURSDAY, MAY 4AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
10:30–11:30 A.M.
Tax Equity UpdateTax reform, the general economy and the health of the renewable energy sector all play a role in affecting investor behavior in the tax equity market. Panelists provide an update on the tax equity market, the depth of the current investor pool, investor pricing trends, preferred transaction structures and other issues critical to successful transactions.
FORREST MILDER Nixon Peabody LLP
ADAM ALTENHOFEN US Bancorp Community Development Corporation
KARIN BERRY National Trust Community Investment Corporation
GARY BLITZ Aon Transaction Solutions
MIKE MILLS Renewable Energy Alternatives
JERRY BREED Bryan Cave LLP
DICK RAI PNC Energy Capital
11:30 A.M.–NOON
Daniel Shurey, Bloomberg New Energy FinanceDaniel Shurey is a green finance specialist at Bloomberg, heading up its Green Bonds program and providing lead analysis on green loans, equity products and fixed-income securities. Hear from
an expert who will share some exclusive analysis from BNEF on what is happening and what might be coming in the renewable energy investment world.
DANIEL SHUREY Bloomberg New Energy Finance
NOON–1:15 P.M.
Luncheon
1:15–2:15 P.M.
Residential Solar UpdateThe residential solar market faces a number of issues in the current environment and leading players in this space will give you an update on their thoughts, strategies and plans. They include lessons learned, implication of cost reductions, innovative financing and monetization of residential portfolios, and more.
MICHAEL MASRI Chadbourne & Parke LLP
DAVID MCILHENNY SunPower Corporation
RAVI THURAISINGHAM Crius Energy
JIM DUFFY Nixon Peabody
BENJAMIN COOK NextPower Capital
2:15–2:30 P.M.
Networking Break
Conference AgendaTHURSDAY, MAY 4AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
2:30–3:45 P.M.
Innovative Financing Structures/VehiclesPanelists will discuss the current debt market for renewables, including current lenders, trends affecting the debt market, construction debt products, permanent and mezzanine debt, backlevered debt products, loans/monetization of sponsor interests, lender underwriting issues and more.
JOHN MARCIANO Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
CRAIG ROBB Zions Energy Link
IZZET BENSUSAN Karbone
DAN BROWN KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.
MAGALI COHEN Investec USA
3:45–4 P.M.
Networking Break
4–5 P.M.
Policy IssuesGet a better understanding of what’s coming in the renewable energy industry as we find ourselves in a time of a new administration in Washington D.C., impending tax reform and other development and industry challenges. Panelists will discuss the potential effects of policy decisions, political risks and opportunities, equipment pricing and a variety of other topics to help prepare you for the future.
ANDREA TOWNSEND Squire Patton Boggs
JOHN PIMENTEL Foundation Windpower
PEGGY FLANNERY Generate Capital
MARC SCHULTZ Snell & Wilmer LLP
JASON KEYES Keyes & Fox LLP
5–6:30 P.M.
Networking Reception
Conference AgendaFRIDAY, MAY 5AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
8–9 A.M.
Registration & Breakfast
8:45–9:45 A.M.
Community Solar IntrospectiveCommunity cooperation is playing a larger role in solar energy as individual homes or multifamily buildings create partnerships to share energy. Hear from a panel of experts in this emerging field, with details and insight on what works, how transactions come together and the implications for the future. Discover what panelists’ experiences may mean for you.
HERB STEVENS Nixon Peabody LLP
JEFF PRATT Green Power EMC
RYAN BENNETT 38 Degrees North
GIANLUCA SIGNORELLI NRG Energy Inc.
JEFF LESK Nixon Peabody LLP
9:45–10 A.M.
Break
10–10:50 A.M.
Project Development UpdateHear what transaction structures are working from all sides of the development table. Gain a greater understanding about current challenges and issues facing developers in the industry, get an update on the activities of project aggregator Private YieldCos, understand the role of private equity in the capital stack and learn more about the factors that determine whether developers decide to sell or retain their projects.
DARIN LOWDER Ballard Spahr LLP
JESSE GROSSMAN Soltage Renewables
DAVID RIESTER Cypress Creek Renewables
BEN CATT Pine Gate Renewables LLC
JOHN ELIASON Foley & Lardner LLP
10:50–11 A.M.
Break
11 A.M.–NOON
Discussion of Current Issues - Tax Practitioners RoundtableRenewable energy investments are often faced with an assortment of tax issues, business issues and challenges that must be addressed and resolved in the process of a successful transaction closing. This popular panel is comprised of a group of expert tax attorneys who will (for free!) address some of the most relevant and current issues affecting renewable energy transactions.
THOMAS BOMAN Novogradac & Company LLP
AMANDA ROSENBERG Chadbourne & Parke LLP
FORREST MILDER Nixon Peabody LLP
SCOTT DEMARTINO Dentons
JERRY BREED Bryan Cave LLP
ROBERT DODSON Squire Patton Boggs
Registration Cancellation PolicyAll cancellations must be made in writing and must be received no later than ten (10) days before an event. A $100 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds. We regret that we cannot refund cancellations made within 10 days of the conference or to registrants who do not attend the conference. Confirmed registrants who fail to attend and do not cancel will be charged the entire registration fee.
AccreditationNovogradac & Company LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Website: www.nasba.org.
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Hotel InformationA limited block of rooms will be held until April 21. Reservations made after April 21 will be accepted on a space-available basis only and cannot be guaranteed at the discount rate.
Palace Hotel San Francisco2 New Montgomery StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105Telephone: 415.512.1111Cutoff Date: April 21, 2017Hotel Rate: $355/night, plus tax
SPECIAL ASSISTANCEOur conference facilities are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please contact Alex Bernard at 415.356.7627 or [email protected] if you require assistance.
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Sponsorship Information
SPONSORSHIP LEVELSSponsoring a Novogradac conference is a cost-effective and targeted method to reach the renewable energy tax credit community. Our sponsorships offer a prime opportunity to establish your company as a leader in the industry, while creating pre- and post-event exposure.
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Charging StationEnergize our attendees by sponsoring the charging station.
Sponsorships may include free or discounted registrations.
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