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Distributed Energy and Virtual Power Plants: Regulatory Considerations, Challenges, Structures, Transactions, Risks

Recording of a 90-minute premium CLE video webinar with Q&A

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Conducted on Tuesday, August 29, 2023

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This CLE webinar will discuss structuring distributed energy resources (DERs) and virtual power plant (VPP) transactions, as well as key regulatory considerations. The panel will guide counsel on recent regulatory developments impacting DERs and VPPs, structuring virtual PPA transactions, and mitigating risks, and will provide an overview of the shifting regulatory environment impacting DER and VPP transactions.

Description

DERs aggregated into VPPs can provide a sufficient integration of demand flexibility and renewables on the energy grid. Counsel must have an in-depth understanding of the current regulatory framework, challenges, and potential risks associated with DERs and VPPs in order to advise clients regarding certain structures and transactions.

VPPs aggregate several DERs to meet grid needs and optimize energy usage, delivering the same level of service as a large power plant. For this reason, many states are utilizing this model to increase reliability, enable energy optimization, and meet clean energy mandates. However, counsel must recognize key issues when structuring VPPs and related transactions in light of the shifting regulatory environment.

Listen as our panel discusses recent regulatory developments impacting DERs and VPPs, structuring virtual PPA transactions, and mitigating risks, and will provide an overview of the current regulatory environment impacting DER and VPP and transactions.

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Outline

  1. Current federal and state developments
  2. Understanding DERs
  3. VPPs
  4. Structures and transaction considerations
  5. Best practices for counsel

Benefits

The panel will discuss these and other key issues:

  • What are the most recent federal and state regulatory developments regarding DERs and VPPs?
  • What regulatory hurdles exist to successfully structure VPPs?
  • How are DERs and VPPs integrated into grid planning toward clean energy?
  • What funding options are available to invest in energy efficiency and clean energy resources?
  • How are risks evaluated and mitigated?

Faculty

Bartlett, Erin K.
Erin K. Bartlett

Attorney
Foley & Lardner

Ms. Bartlett is an Of Counsel attorney with Foley & Lardner LLP and is a member of the firm’s Environmental...  |  Read More

Lowder, Darin
Darin M. Lowder

Partner
Foley & Lardner

Mr. Lowder is a partner and member of the firm’s Finance Practice. Although his practice extends to all aspects...  |  Read More

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