Regulatory Developments for Renewable Energy in California
Opt-in Permitting for Renewable Energy Projects under AB 205 and Solar-Use Easements under the Williamson Act
A live 90-minute premium CLE video webinar with interactive Q&A
This CLE webinar will provide renewable energy counsel, developers, and investors guidance on recent California regulatory developments for renewable energy projects. The panel will discuss key provisions of Assembly Bill 205 (AB 205), which provides an opt-in permitting process at the California Energy Commission (CEC), as well as the return of Solar-Use Easements under the Williamson Act.
Outline
- Key components of AB 205 and Solar-Use Easements
- Eligibility, certification, and approval processes under the final regs
- Potential challenges and key considerations for renewable projects
- Impact on local restrictions for large-scale renewables
- Counsel's best practices for interested applicants
Benefits
The panel will discuss these and other key issues:
- What are the key energy provisions of AB 205?
- What are the requirements for the opt-in application and necessary procedures?
- What review and certification challenges may arise and what are the methods to avoid them?
- What is the impact on local restrictions for siting large-scale renewables?
- How does the size of a renewable project impact the legal risks and challenges of energy storage in light of AB 205?
- Which lands are suitable for solar-use easements?
- What are the key differences between contract rescission vs. cancellation?
- Where in California will solar-use easements be most beneficial?
- What are counsel's key considerations and best practices for interested applicants?
Faculty
Rachel Jones
Senior Counsel
Cox Castle & Nicholson
With a focus on land use development and renewable energy projects, Ms. Jones advises clients at all stages of project... | Read More
With a focus on land use development and renewable energy projects, Ms. Jones advises clients at all stages of project development on public and private land. She guides clients through the local, state, and federal permitting and entitlement process, provides environmental due diligence for project finance transactions, and counsels clients with ongoing land use and natural resource compliance needs.
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Anne E. Mudge
Partner
Cox Castle & Nicholson
Ms. Mudge is one of California's leading siting and permitting lawyers for land use development and utility-scale... | Read More
Ms. Mudge is one of California's leading siting and permitting lawyers for land use development and utility-scale energy projects. She has been recognized as one of Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers in California, and has been named among the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Northern California multiple years running. Ms. Mudge is a recognized leader in the permitting of renewable energy facilities, and she is a frequent speaker and presenter on renewable energy issues.
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Peter H. Weiner
Partner
Cox Castle & Nicholson
Mr. Weiner represents solar energy, wind, geothermal and biomass companies before the CPUC, US Fish and Wildlife... | Read More
Mr. Weiner represents solar energy, wind, geothermal and biomass companies before the CPUC, US Fish and Wildlife Service, CA Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management, California Energy Commission and county land-use regulators. He has represented eleven utility-scale solar energy companies with over 10,000 MW and $35B in proposed projects, including successful litigation against permit challenges and continues to represent new projects in the pipeline.
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Robert C. Hull
Attorney
Cox Castle & Nicholson
Mr. Hull focuses on land use, natural resources, and environmental law matters across various industries,... | Read More
Mr. Hull focuses on land use, natural resources, and environmental law matters across various industries, including renewable energy and urban development.
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You may pre-order a recording to listen at your convenience. Recordings are available 48 hours after the webinar. Strafford will process CLE credit for one person on each recording. All formats include course handouts.