Renewable Energy Law

Renewable Energy Law 2015, will take place on February 17 – 18, 2015 at the Radisson Hotel and Suites, Austin-Downtown. 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.

This event is presented by The University of Texas School of Law The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and supported boy the American Wind Energy Association, Energy Bar Association, Gulf Coast Power Association, Texas Solar Power Association and The Wind Coalition.

Program Features

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.

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