2024

Renewable Energy Law Essentials

Austin Jan 29, 2024 AT&T Conference Center
$275 Individual | $325 after Jan 17

$250 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $300 after Jan 17

$220 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $270 after Jan 17

Live Webcast Jan 29, 2024
$275 Individual | $325 after Jan 17

$250 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $350 after Jan 17

$220 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $320 after Jan 17

Register

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PRESENTED BY
The University of Texas School of Law
The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas (OGERL)

EXCLUSIVE RECEPTION SPONSOR
Stahl, Sewell, Chavarria, Friend & Cohen, LLP

PREMIER SPONSORS
Bernstein Shur
Haynes and Boone, LLP

INSTITUTE SPONSORS
McGuireWoods LLP

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
Advanced Power Alliance

Overview

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 renewable energy projects, regulation and interconnection, real estate and title, project finance, permitting, and more.

And stay on for the 19th Annual Renewable Energy Law Conference for two days of the latest developments affecting renewable energy in Texas and nationwide.

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Monday Afternoon, Jan. 29, 2024
Presiding Officer:
Maria Faconti, K&L Gates LLP - Austin, TX
12:30 pm
Austin Only

Registration Opens

Includes complimentary refreshments.
1:00 pm

Welcoming Remarks
1:10 pm

0.50 hr

Lifecycle of Renewable Energy Projects

A discussion of the sequencing of the development of renewable energy projects and how lawyers and developers can best work together to mitigate project risks at each stage of development.

Jenn Goodwillie, Nova Clean Energy - Austin, TX
1:40 pm

0.75 hr

Basics of Energy Regulation and Interconnection

Introduction into the basics of the US electric grid as they relate to renewable energy resources including, what the US grid looks like; who runs, operates and owns it; and how do renewables fit in and effect its operation. Also, walk through the state and federal regulatory landscape, looking at the role and authority of FERC and state Public Utility Commissions, RTOs and ISOs. Hear an introduction to the key concepts of the wholesale and retail markets, discuss the key mechanisms for compensating distributed energy and large renewable resources for their services to the grid, and look at the examples of state renewable energy incentives (REC procurement, DG rebates etc.).

Tetyana "Tanya" Rabczak, The Accelerate Group - Chicago, IL
2:25 pm

0.75 hr

Real Estate and Title Basics for Renewable Energy Projects

A primer on real estate and title matters for wind and solar energy projects. From the lens of real estate attorneys, hear a high-level overview of project timelines and milestones, the path to securing site control, key provisions of landowner agreements, navigating title and survey matters, and providing real estate support for contracting, financing, and sale of the project. Gain insight into critical deal points and best practices to help projects proceed efficiently.

Alex Kron, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. - Des Moines, IA
Tess Pocock, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. - Des Moines, IA
3:10 pm

15-Minute Break
3:25 pm

0.50 hr

Off-Take Contracts: An Overview

A high-level overview of key power purchase agreement structures and terms and the allocation and mitigation of risk in PPA transactions.

Rochelle Rabeler, Holland & Hart - Denver, CO
3:55 pm

0.75 hr

Permitting and Siting Regulation Overview

An overview of federal, state, and local permitting and siting considerations that renewable energy project proponents should be aware of and take into account. Review the timing, cost, legal, financing, and other implications.

Brooke M. Marcus, Nossaman LLP - Austin, TX
4:40 pm

1.00 hr

Renewable Energy Project Finance 101

Discuss how various finance tools get stitched together to create a capital stack for a project so it can get developed and built.

Genevieve Fox, Plus Power - Santa Barbara, CA
Benjamin Huffman, SheppardMullin - Chicago, IL
5:40 pm

0.50 hr

Overview on Construction and O&M Contracts

Katie Hoepfl, RNWBL - Phoenix, AZ
6:10 pm

Adjourn

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Conference Faculty

Genevieve Fox

Plus Power
Santa Barbara, CA

Jenn Goodwillie

Nova Clean Energy
Austin, TX

Katie Hoepfl

RNWBL
Phoenix, AZ

Benjamin Huffman

SheppardMullin
Chicago, IL

Alex Kron

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Des Moines, IA

Brooke M. Marcus

Nossaman LLP
Austin, TX

Tess Pocock

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Des Moines, IA

Tetyana "Tanya" Rabczak

The Accelerate Group
Chicago, IL

Rochelle Rabeler

Holland & Hart
Denver, CO

Planning Committee

Matthew Arth

ERCOT
Austin, TX

Lisa Chavarria

Stahl, Davies, Sewell, Chavarria & Friend LLP
Austin, TX

Becky H. Diffen

Norton Rose Fulbright
Austin, TX

Maria Faconti

K&L Gates LLP
Austin, TX

Christine Fernandez Owen

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Chicago, IL

Tony Gius

McGuireWoods LLP
Austin, TX

Michael G. Grable

Oncor Electric Delivery
Dallas, TX

Robert Helton

ENGIE
Bay City, TX

Michael J. Jewell

Jewell & Associates, PLLC
Austin, TX

Karen Lessick

Invenergy LLC
Chicago, IL

Dawn M. Lewallen

First American Title Insurance Company
Houston, TX

Diana M. Liebmann

Haynes Boone, LLP
San Antonio, TX

Judd Messer

Advanced Power Alliance
Austin, TX

Tonya Baer Miller

Texas Solar Power Association
Austin, TX

Natalie Neals

Foley & Lardner LLP
Milwaukee, WI

Carolyn E. Shellman

Enoch Kever
Austin, TX

Caitlin Smith

Jupiter Power
Austin, TX

Brent Stahl

Stahl, Davies, Sewell, Chavarria & Friend LLP
Austin, TX

Tyrone Thomas

Doral LLC
Chicago, IL

Carmen Wehmeier

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Austin, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 4.75 hrs
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Real Estate Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Monday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com

California – 4.75 hrs

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. Self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Illinois – Expected – 4.75 hrs

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. You may also need to sign in at the registration desk if you are attending the live conference - please check with conference staff. UT Law CLE will verify the number of Illinois attorneys in attendance within 10 days after the conference and will report your credit to the MCLE Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Kansas – Expected – 5.50 hrs

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Kansas Continuing Legal Education Commission (KSCLE) within 30 days after the conference. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Louisiana – 4.75 hrs

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Supreme Court of Louisiana Continuing Legal Education Committee within 30 days after the conference.

Nebraska – 4.75 hrs

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Nebraska Supreme Court Continuing Legal Education Commission within 30 days after the conference. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

New Mexico – 4.75 hrs

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of New Mexico within 30 days after the conference. You will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the conference to keep for your records.

New York – Available Via Reciprocity – 4.75 hrs

As The University of Texas School of Law is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider (#1944), and the State Bar of California is a New York Approved Jurisdiction, our courses are approved for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour, and in accordance with the Program Rules and the Regulations and Guidelines of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board. More information and details can be found at Section 6 of the Regulations and Guidelines (PDF).

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. Self-report your CLE credit directly to the New York State Bar Association. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Oklahoma – 5.50 hrs

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Pennsylvania – 4.50 hrs

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. You may also be required to sign-in at the registration desk if you are attending in-person - please see staff onsite for more details. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks of the webcast conclusion. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact Laura Tolin, ltolin@law.utexas.edu, if you have additional questions.

Other States – 4.75 hrs

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 5.50 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact Laura Tolin, ltolin@law.utexas.edu, if you have additional questions.

TX Professional Engineer – 4.75 hrs

This course will qualify for self-reporting credits with PELS (TX Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors) - please see the education form log below to keep track of your credits in the case of an audit. When you select this credit type in the webcast, you will receive a downloadable Certificate of Attendance with date and course information for your records.

https://pels.texas.gov/downloads/TBPE_CEP_Log.pdf

TX Real Estate Commission (TREC) – 4.75 hrs

https://www.trec.texas.gov/sites/default/files/pdf-forms/CE_CLE-0.pdf

Use this link to obtain the TREC MCE form for self-reporting your TREC credit. UT Law CLE will provide a Certificate of Attendance at the conference.

MCLE Credit

Texas – 4.75 hrs
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Real Estate Law

UT Law CLE will report credit to the State Bar of Texas on your behalf. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit.

California – 4.75 hrs

Self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. Print and keep the Certificate of Completion for your records. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit.

Illinois – Expected – 4.75 hrs

UT Law CLE will verify the number of Illinois attorneys in attendance within 10 days after the conference and will report your credit to the MCLE Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Kansas – Expected – 5.50 hrs

UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Kansas Continuing Legal Education Commission (KSCLE) within 30 days after the conference. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Louisiana – 4.75 hrs

To claim Louisiana MCLE credit, Louisiana credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to LSBA within 30 days after the conference.

Nebraska – 4.75 hrs

UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Nebraska Supreme Court Continuing Legal Education Commission within 30 days after the conference. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

New Mexico – 4.75 hrs

UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of New Mexico within 30 days after the conference. You will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the conference to keep for your records.

New York – Available Via Reciprocity – 4.75 hrs

As The University of Texas School of Law is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider (#1944), and the State Bar of California is a New York Approved Jurisdiction, our courses are approved for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour, and in accordance with the Program Rules and the Regulations and Guidelines of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board. More information and details can be found at Section 6 of the Regulations and Guidelines (PDF).

New York MCLE credit is based on a 50-minute credit hour. This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim New York MCLE credit, New York credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your credit directly to the New York State CLE Board.

Oklahoma – 5.50 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #169) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the webcast.

Pennsylvania – 4.50 hrs

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks of the webcast conclusion. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact Laura Tolin, ltolin@law.utexas.edu, if you have additional questions.

Other States – 4.75 hrs

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 5.50 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Texas Accounting CPE credit, the Texas Accounting CPE credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your CPE credit directly to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Contact Laura Tolin, ltolin@law.utexas.edu, if you have additional questions.

TX Professional Engineer – 4.75 hrs

TX Real Estate Commission (TREC) – 4.75 hrs

https://www.trec.texas.gov/sites/default/files/pdf-forms/CE_CLE-0.pdf

Use this link to obtain the TREC MCE form for self-reporting your TREC credit. The State Bar of Texas MCLE number will qualify this course for this type of self-reporting credit to TREC. UT Law CLE will provide a Certificate of Attendance once you complete the course.

Key Dates

Austin – Jan 29, 2024 – AT&T Conference Center

Live Webcast – Jan 29, 2024

Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $225.00 Early Bird pricing: Sep 15, 2023
Last day for $275.00 Regular pricing: Jan 17, 2024

$325.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $200.00 Early Bird pricing: Sep 15, 2023
Last day for $250.00 Regular pricing: Jan 17, 2024

$300.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $170.00 Early Bird pricing: Sep 15, 2023
Last day for $220.00 Regular pricing: Jan 17, 2024

$270.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Jan 23, 2024

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Jan 24, 2024

Individual
Last day for $225.00 Early Bird pricing: Sep 15, 2023
Last day for $275.00 Regular pricing: Jan 17, 2024

$325.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $200.00 Early Bird pricing: Sep 15, 2023
Last day for $250.00 Regular pricing: Jan 17, 2024

$350.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $170.00 Early Bird pricing: Sep 15, 2023
Last day for $220.00 Regular pricing: Jan 17, 2024

$320.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Jan 23, 2024

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Jan 24, 2024

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX
877.744.8822 (reservations)
Map

Accommodations

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special rate of $199 per night. Special room rate is available until December 28, 2023, or until the room block is exhausted, whichever comes first. You can reserve by calling 877-744-8822 and referencing Renewable Energy Law 2024 or through their website here.

Parking Information

Parking is available in the hotel's attached garage, as well as Rowling Hall Garage. Both garage entrances are located on W 20th St. Guests may self-park or use the hotel's valet services at the University Avenue entrance. Parking rates are subject to change without notification.

Self-parking fees:

Hourly Parking:
0-30 minutes, $3
31-60 minutes, $4
1– 2 hours, $6
2– 3 hours, $9
3– 4 hours, $12
4– 5 hours, $15
5– 8 hours, $18
8– 24 hours, $21

Overnight Guests:
Hotel guests may obtain a parking card at the front desk for $21 per night.

Valet Parking Rates:

Daily valet: $21
Overnight valet: $38

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2024

Renewable Energy Law Essentials

Austin Jan 29, 2024 AT&T Conference Center $275 Individual | $325 after Jan 17 $250 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $300 after Jan 17 $220 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $270 after Jan 17

Live Webcast Jan 29, 2024 $275 Individual | $325 after Jan 17 $250 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $350 after Jan 17 $220 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $320 after Jan 17

Register

Related products: eConference Materials

Overview

Related Conference

Renewable Energy Law Institute

Event Schedule

Monday Afternoon, Jan. 29, 2024

Conference Faculty

Genevieve Fox

Jenn Goodwillie

Katie Hoepfl

Benjamin Huffman

Alex Kron

Brooke M. Marcus

Tess Pocock

Tetyana "Tanya" Rabczak

Rochelle Rabeler

Planning Committee

Matthew Arth

Lisa Chavarria

Becky H. Diffen

Maria Faconti

Christine Fernandez Owen

Tony Gius

Michael G. Grable

Robert Helton

Michael J. Jewell

Karen Lessick

Dawn M. Lewallen

Diana M. Liebmann

Judd Messer

Tonya Baer Miller

Natalie Neals

Carolyn E. Shellman

Caitlin Smith

Brent Stahl

Tyrone Thomas

Carmen Wehmeier

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

Accommodations

Parking Information

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Austin Jan 29, 2024 AT&T Conference Center
$275 Individual | $325 after Jan 17

$250 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $300 after Jan 17

$220 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $270 after Jan 17

Live Webcast Jan 29, 2024
$275 Individual | $325 after Jan 17

$250 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $350 after Jan 17

$220 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $320 after Jan 17