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Inflation Reduction Act Implications for Renewable Energy: Tax Credits, Extensions, Carbon...
Modifications of ITC and PTC, 45Q Tax Credit Through Direct Pay, Tax Credit...
December 12, 2024 CLE Live Webinar
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This CLE webinar will provide counsel guidance on critical components of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the Act) related to renewable energy investing, development, and production. The panel will discuss green energy tax incentives and requirements under the Act, extensions and modifications t... Read More

Carbon Utilization Tax Credit: New IRS Guidance, Section 45Q, Life Cycle Analysis Reports...
December 16, 2024 CLE Live Webinar
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This CLE webinar will discuss the new IRS guidance for utilization of carbon dioxide and other carbon oxides, the information that must be included in the required life cycle analysis (LCA) report, procedures for submitting the LCA report, and supporting information. The webinar will also discuss th... Read More

Structuring and Negotiating Solar Leases:  Form of Agreement and Payment, Easements, Resto...
December 19, 2024 CLE Live Webinar
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This CLE course will provide counsel with a review of deal structures and legal and practical challenges in drafting and negotiating a solar lease. The panel will outline considerations for counsel to maximize benefits and minimize risks in a solar leasing opportunity. Read More

Negotiating Commercial Contracts for Energy Storage Projects: Procurement, EPC Contracts,...
December 5, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide energy counsel with guidance on the key types of commercial contracts involved in energy storage projects. The panel will discuss and analyze salient topics that have been highlighted in several recent deals. Read More

Master Service Agreements for Oil and Gas: Negotiating and Structuring Techniques, Key Pro...
November 21, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide energy counsel on the key considerations and essential provisions in master service agreements (MSAs) for oil and gas businesses, including insurance, indemnification, damages, and payment. The panel will discuss negotiating and structuring MSAs, issues that commonly arise... Read More

Solar Energy Land Use and Zoning Issues: Key Regulations, Large-Scale Use Factors and Conf...
October 31, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide renewable energy counsel with an in-depth analysis of critical issues for solar energy land use and zoning. The panel will discuss key federal and state regulatory challenges, identifying solar resources and mapping, large-scale solar use factors and conflicts, consider... Read More

Structuring Construction and Tax Equity Bridge Financings for Wind, Solar, and Battery Sto...
Reducing Legal Risk and Maximizing Client Income Opportunities Through Fina...
October 10, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide energy and finance counsel with a briefing on certain critical legal, tax, and financing issues in wind, solar, and battery storage projects. The panel will also review avenues to obtain financing for the project and leverage existing tax incentives. Read More

Hydrogen-Related Energy Applications, Usage, and Storage: Trends, Restrictions, Transporta...
October 4, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide energy law attorneys with a detailed analysis of hydrogen applications, usage, and storage. The panel will discuss recent developments in the use of hydrogen for energy generation, policy and emerging frameworks, restrictions on hydrogen production technology and related... Read More

Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage Project Leases and Easements: Best Practices for Renewable...
Key Provisions, Challenges, and Differences Based on Use of Land, Natural R...
September 23, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide renewable energy counsel guidance on the key provisions, challenges, and differences of long-term real estate agreements for solar, wind, and energy storage projects. The panel will discuss critical terms and negotiation points for leases, easements, and other contracts;... Read More

Energy Regulation in the Post-Chevron Era: Agency Implications, Anticipated Impacts
September 19, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will guide energy counsel through the recent notable U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy. The panel will address the anticipated impac... Read More

Clean Energy Tax Credit Transferability Under the Inflation Reduction Act: New Treasury an...
September 17, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide attorneys, developers, and investors guidance on the process and eligibility for transferability of energy tax credits under current U.S. tax law, methods for making valid transfers, rules for transferors and transferees, challenges, and key considerations. Read More

Financing Renewable Energy and Carbon Reduction Projects Under the Inflation Reduction Act
Monetizing Energy-Related Tax Credits, Structuring Deals, Financing, "Direc...
September 10, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide renewable energy counsel guidance on available options and tools for monetizing energy-related tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The panel will discuss financing structures for renewable energy and carbon reduction projects, the concept of "direct pay... Read More

Qualifying for Enhanced Credits for ITC, PTC, and Carbon Capture: New IRS Final Regs and G...
Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements Under the IRA, Beginning of...
August 22, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide an analysis of the IRS final regulations, as well as of previous relevant IRS guidance, for prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and beginning of construction requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The panel will discuss key provisions of the IRA, and rules a... Read More

New FERC Electric Regional Transmission Rule: Framework for Long-Term Planning and Cost Al...
August 15, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide guidance on the final rule recently issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Order No. 1920 and will discuss key elements of the final rule and practical implications for transmission operators. Read More

Purchasing Renewable Energy Credits Amid the Inflation Reduction Act: Deal Terms and Key C...
Challenges for Counsel and Investors; Bonus Credits, Monetization, PTC, ITC...
August 1, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will discuss the new and modified renewable energy credits, including an overview of how the credits are structured and the bonus and add-on requirements that are essential to maximizing the value of any credit (i.e., wage and apprenticeship requirements, domestic content requiremen... Read More

Financing Green and Sustainability-Linked Loans
Project Eligibility Criteria, Use of Proceeds, Management, Reporting, Annua...
July 30, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide corporate and renewable energy counsel an in-depth analysis of utilizing green and sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) and sustainable bonds to finance renewable energy projects. The panel will discuss the key components of each financing option, project eligibility requi... Read More

Making Renewable Energy Claims Under the FTC Green Guides: Key Considerations, Lessons Fro...
July 25, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will address the status of the FTC Green Guides as they apply to renewable energy. The panel will discuss recent enforcement actions against energy companies, the anticipated updates to the Green Guides, best practices for energy companies seeking to make renewable energy claims and... Read More

Renewable Energy Storage: Drafting Contracts for Project Implementation, Navigating Co-Loc...
July 11, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide energy counsel on the legal issues involved in the implementation of energy storage projects. The panel will discuss the markets, regulatory landscape, and legal challenges with energy storage, including obstacles that may arise when co-locating battery projects with wind... Read More

Corporate Transparency Act Reporting for Renewable Energy Developers, Private Equity Funds...
Beneficial Ownership Reporting, Filing Requirements and Exceptions
June 20, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide renewable energy counsel, developers, and investors guidance on the compliance and reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021 (CTA), effective Jan. 1, 2024. The panel will discuss specific CTA reporting challenges for renewable energy industry deve... Read More

Repurposing Real Estate for Renewable Energy: Understanding the Legal Framework, Deal Stru...
Tax Credits, PPAs, Zoning Restrictions, Permits, Environmental Assessments,...
June 11, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide lenders, buyers, sellers, and developers of renewable energy projects and their legal counsel on the legal, real estate and environmental implications for adapting or repurposing real property for renewable energy project development and storage. Read More

Avoiding Pitfalls in Energy Project Construction: EPC Contract Disputes, Owner Protections...
May 23, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide power and energy plant owners and their counsel regarding challenges that arise in energy project construction and effective methods to avoid and mitigate claims, contract disputes, and litigation. The panel will discuss key engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC)... Read More

New California Climate Disclosure Requirements: Impact of SB 253 and SB 261, Reporting, Ke...
May 2, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide counsel an in-depth analysis of California Climate Disclosure Requirements under SB 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, and SB 261, the Greenhouse Gases: Climate-Related Financial Risk, along with AB 1305, the Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosures. The pan... Read More

Energy Tax Credits: Recent IRS Guidance, Energy Communities, Low-Income Communities, Domes...
Qualified Wind and Solar Projects, Placed-in-Service Considerations, , Appl...
April 25, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide attorneys instruction on the essential components of the myriad proposed and final Treasury Regulations and other key IRS guidance published over the past year to implement the energy tax credit changes made by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), including regard... Read More

PURPA Rules: FERC Revisions Regarding QF Power Sales, Requirements for Utilities, QF Certi...
April 18, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide energy counsel with an in-depth analysis of PURPA regulations, FERC's revisions, and recent court decisions. The panel will discuss critical aspects of the revised rules to encourage the development of qualifying small power production facilities and cogeneration facilit... Read More

Renewable Energy Project Infrastructure and Buildout: Navigating Environmental, Regulatory...
April 11, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide renewable energy counsel guidance on navigating the environmental, regulatory, and economic challenges of renewable energy project infrastructure and buildout. The panel will discuss critical federal and state law issues that must be considered, managing complex permitt... Read More

Tax Credits for Clean Hydrogen Production Facilities: Hydrogen ITC, 45V PTC, Recent IRS Gu...
March 28, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide attorneys with an in-depth analysis of key components of recent IRS regulations and guidance for tax credits for clean hydrogen production facilities as well as critical considerations for clean hydrogen developers and investors. The panel will discuss utilizing Section... Read More

Transferring Energy-Related Federal Tax Credits: Key Considerations, Limitations, and Pitf...
March 26, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide attorneys, developers, and investors guidance on the process and eligibility for energy tax credits under current U.S. tax law, methods to access these credits, the related challenges of each, and missteps to avoid. Read More

Build-Transfer Agreements for Renewable Energy Projects: Deal Structures, Key Challenges,...
March 12, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide energy counsel with an in-depth analysis of build-transfer agreements (BTAs) for renewable energy projects. The panel will discuss essential structuring methods for build-transfer transactions, critical components of BTAs, and overcoming challenges that may arise during... Read More

EV Infrastructure Planning and Build-Out: Regulatory Framework, Real Estate, Permits, Risk...
March 5, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide energy counsel, developers, and investors guidance on key considerations for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure planning and build-out. The panelist will discuss the current federal regulatory framework, state law considerations, repurposing real estate for E... Read More

Using Inverted Leases to Finance Renewable Energy Projects
Evaluating Tax Risks, Navigating Structural Variations, Leveraging Pass-Thr...
February 29, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide counsel to parties involved in financing energy projects on using inverted lease tax equity structures. The panelist will dive into inverted leases and current issues in such transactions. Read More

Joint Ventures in U.S. Mining of Critical Minerals: Contracting Structures and, Regulatory...
February 15, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will guide energy professionals and industry participants on the market trends driving recent joint ventures (JVs) in the mining of critical minerals in light of initiatives for the production of batteries, semiconductors and clean energy technologies. The panel will examine structu... Read More

Artificial Intelligence in Renewable Energy: Regulatory Landscape, Risks and Opportunities...
January 4, 2024 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide counsel an in-depth analysis of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in renewable energy project development, storage, and management. The panel will discuss the current regulatory landscape for the use of AI, key risks and challenges associated with the incorporatio... Read More

Renewable Energy Projects and Site Control: Navigating Lease vs. Ownership, Title Defects,...
December 20, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide renewable energy counsel, developers, and operators with an in-depth analysis of critical issues regarding property rights and renewable energy development. The panel will discuss key considerations for lease, easement, and purchase agreements; handling title defects; n... Read More

Battery Energy Storage Systems: Procurement, Tax Equity, Financing Options, Owner and Offt...
December 14, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide energy counsel guidance on the procurement, financing, and regulatory challenges in deal structures for battery energy storage systems (BESS). The panel will discuss recent developments in BESS procurement, effective deal structures for financing, tax equity, owner and o... Read More

U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy: Recent Developments, New Section 45V, Clean Hydroge...
November 21, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide attorneys, developers, producers, and investors guidance on recent developments and initiatives under the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and potential challenges. The panel will discuss strategies and implementation under this new clean hydrogen strategy, regiona... Read More

Financing Distributed and Community Solar Projects: Deal Structures, Tax Credits, Key Issu...
November 8, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide renewable energy counsel and investors guidance on the legal framework and key considerations for Financing Distributed and Community Solar Projects. The panel will discuss recent federal and state initiatives and financing for advancing clean energy, key components of... Read More

Solar Financing Tax Equity Structures: Sale-Leasebacks, Inverted Leases, and Partnership F...
Choosing the Right Structure, Weighing Advantages and Drawbacks of Various...
November 1, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will discuss solar financing tax equity structures--sale-leasebacks, inverted leases, and partnership flips--and the advantages and disadvantages of each from a legal, business, financial, and tax perspective. The panel will examine current trends and issues in solar financing. Read More

Tax Credits for Clean Energy Manufacturing: Sec. 45X vs. Sec. 48, Recent IRS Guidance, Pit...
October 25, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide attorneys with an in-depth analysis of key components of the Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit (45X MPTC) and the Advanced Energy Project Investment Tax Credit (48 ITC) as well as critical considerations for green energy manufacturers. The panel will discuss... Read More

Repurposing Fossil Fuel Assets for Renewable Energy: Legal Implications, Deal Structures,...
October 18, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide energy counsel on the processes and legal challenges for adapting or repurposing fossil fuel assets for the energy transition. The panel will discuss legal implications for adapting assets to become greener, repurposing as an alternative to decommissioning and stranded ass... Read More

Renewable Energy Projects: Structuring REC Purchase and Sale Agreement, Interconnection Ag...
Negotiating Key Provisions, Navigating Regulatory Timelines and Requirement...
October 11, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will examine key considerations for counsel advising on renewable energy projects before entering renewable energy certificate (REC) purchase and sale agreements, net metering credit purchase agreements, and interconnection agreements. The panelist will discuss key components of each... Read More

Structuring Corporate PPAs for Renewable Energy: Key Contract Provisions and Guidance for...
Critical Buy-Side and Sell-Side Drivers in Negotiations, Financing, Mitigat...
October 5, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide renewable energy counsel with an in-depth analysis of structuring corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) for renewable energy. The panel will provide a review of key issues in structuring PPAs for both buyers and sellers, regulatory challenges in certain states and j... Read More

FERC Reforms on Generator Interconnection Procedures and Agreements: Final Rule and Next S...
September 20, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide counsel guidance on the final rule recently issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on reforms to generator interconnection procedures and agreements. The changes are intended to address very long queues and related delays that have plagued generation... Read More

Renewable Energy Project Financing: Legal Strategies for Structuring the Deal
Navigating Financial Incentives, Sources of Capital, Debt and Equity Struct...
September 14, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide resources for sponsors and financing parties of renewable energy projects regarding the available incentives, financing sources, and structures associated with financing renewable energy projects. The panel will offer their insights and perspectives on financing renewabl... Read More

Distributed Energy and Virtual Power Plants: Regulatory Considerations, Challenges, Struct...
August 29, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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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 mitiga... Read More

Tax Issues for Solar Energy Projects: Investment Tax Credit, Ownership Structuring, Federa...
August 16, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide energy counsel on key tax considerations and planning methods for solar energy facilities and developments. The panel will discuss federal and state tax issues, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) issues impacting the solar industry, claiming the investment tax credit (ITC), dep... Read More

New IRS Guidance for Domestic Content 10% Bonus Tax Credit for Renewable Energy Projects
Notice 2023-38 and Requirements for Bonus Production Tax Credits or Investm...
August 2, 2023 CLE, CPE, EA CLE On-Demand
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This CLE/CPE webinar will discuss key items under recently issued Notice 2023-38, applicable projects and the domestic content bonus opportunity, a description of domestic content items, certification and recordkeeping requirements, and next steps for renewable energy developers. Read More

Renewable Energy Projects: Negotiating Power Purchase Agreements
Structuring Terms to Meet State and Federal Renewable Power Standards and A...
July 26, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide counsel to companies involved in renewable energy projects to identify and understand the critical terms and effectively negotiate and structure power purchase agreements (PPAs). The panel will discuss key provisions of PPAs for buyers and sellers, highlight the difference... Read More

New IRS Guidance for Section 48C Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit
Notice 2023-18, Qualified Investments, Eligible Property, Placement in Serv...
June 21, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide renewable energy counsel, developers, and investors guidance on key provisions of recent IRS guidance on the Section 48C Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit. The panel will discuss categories of projects considered to be "qualifying advanced energy projects" under... Read More

Community Solar Project Development: Legal and Regulatory Issues, Multifamily Housing Proj...
May 10, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide renewable energy counsel guidance for developing community solar projects and their application to multifamily housing projects. The panel will discuss the legal and regulatory challenges for developing community solar projects, their application to multifamily housing... Read More

Structuring Solar PV Agreements: Negotiating Real Estate Entitlements and Offtake Agreemen...
April 19, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will examine primary considerations for counsel before finalizing a solar photovoltaic (PV) transaction. The panelist will discuss critical components of solar PV transactions, including real estate entitlements such as easements or leases, and offtake agreements, such as power purch... Read More

Reactive Power Compensation for Renewable Energy: Current Models and Potential Changes, Op...
March 29, 2023 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide renewable energy counsel guidance on current reactive power compensation models for renewable energy facilities and potential changes. The panel will discuss recent FERC orders and notices regarding reactive power compensation, current and potential opportunities for re... Read More

New Technology-Neutral Tax Credits for ITC and PTC Regimes: Application to Facilities, Rul...
December 13, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide an in-depth analysis of the new technology-neutral tax credits for the production tax credit (PTC) and investment tax credit (ITC) under the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the Act). The panel will discuss key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act,... Read More

Structuring Hybrid Renewable Offtake Agreements: Key Provisions, Risks and Limitations, Fi...
November 16, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide guidance to energy counsel and advisers on key issues and considerations for structuring offtake agreements for hybrid renewable energy projects. The panel will discuss effective contract structures, financing risks, key provisions to minimize risks, and other items ess... Read More

Structuring Virtual Power Purchase Agreements: Transaction Risks, Regulatory Consideration...
November 2, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will discuss structuring large corporations' virtual or financial power purchase agreements (PPAs). The panel will guide counsel on the different factors when structuring virtual PPA transactions, how they compare to physical PPAs, benefits for purchasers, available risk mitigation s... Read More

Financing Energy Storage: Deal Structures, Revenue Streams, Issues for Stand-Alone and Co-...
ITC Rules, Addition of Storage to Renewable Generation
October 19, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide counsel with an in-depth analysis of financing energy storage projects. The panel will discuss critical issues and provisions in structuring transaction risks to developers, lenders and investors, and revenue streams. The panel will also discuss crucial considerations in... Read More

SCOTUS West Virginia v. EPA Ruling: Impact on Renewable Energy Resources and Clean Power I...
September 22, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide attorneys with a detailed discussion on the impact of the recent SCOTUS decision in West Virginia v. EPA restricting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's authority under the Clean Air Act in issuing limitations on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The pa... Read More

Financing Carbon Capture Projects: Deal Structures, Tax Credits, Key Issues for Investors...
September 1, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide energy counsel and investors guidance on the legal framework and key considerations for financing carbon capture projects. The panel will discuss the key components of financing carbon capture, project eligibility requirements, the process for project evaluation and sele... Read More

Tax Considerations for Renewable Energy Transactions: Deal Structures, Tax Equity, Direct-...
Analyzing Various Challenges in Structuring Transactions; Federal and State...
August 31, 2022 CLE, CPE, EA CLE On-Demand
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This CLE/CPE course will guide renewable energy counsel on key tax considerations and planning methods for renewable energy transactions. The panel will discuss federal tax issues, including claiming the investment tax credit (ITC), implications of direct pay and recent developments, depreciation an... Read More

Renewable Energy Financing: Protections, Exit Options, Key Considerations
Project Information Rights, Restrictive Covenants, Voting, Preemptive Right...
August 4, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide renewable energy attorneys and investors with in-depth guidance on common structures involving minority investors, necessary protections and exit options in renewable energy investments. The panel will focus on key provisions for investors when negotiating and structurin... Read More

Using Partnership Flips to Finance Renewable Energy Projects: Evaluating Tax Risks, Naviga...
July 28, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide counsel to parties involved in financing energy projects using partnership flip tax equity structures. The webinar will dive into partnership flips and current issues in such transactions. The webinar will also cover broader trends in renewable energy financing. Read More

Siting and Permitting Large-Scale Renewables: Regulatory Considerations, Land Use Challeng...
June 29, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will help companies participating in energy projects and their counsel understand and navigate the challenges of siting and permitting large-scale renewable facilities. The panel will discuss risks and considerations during the various stages of an energy project, state and county tr... Read More

Renewable Energy Projects and Land Rights Issues: Leases, Easements, Competing Land Use Ac...
June 21, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide renewable energy counsel guidance on the legal agreements that are used to establish site control for renewable energy projects and managing the challenges of competing land rights for renewable energy projects. The panel will discuss the siting and development of renewa... Read More

Renewable Energy M&A: Deal Structures, Key Issues, and Diligence Considerations
Avoiding Pitfalls in Buying and Selling Renewable Energy Projects
June 7, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide counsel advising companies in the renewable energy industry on structuring M&A deals. The panel will discuss due diligence measures that effectively identify and mitigate risks and liabilities, as well as crucial considerations under various types of deal structures. The p... Read More

Foreign Investment in U.S. Renewable Energy Projects: Deal Structures, Tax Issues, Accumul...
May 10, 2022 CLE, CPE, EA CLE On-Demand
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This CLE/CPE webinar will provide renewable energy counsel guidance on the legal and tax challenges for foreign investors in U.S. renewable energy projects. The panel will discuss deal structures and key provisions, applicable U.S. tax law and IRS regulations impacting foreign investors, legal requi... Read More

Renewable Energy and Bitcoin Mining: Applicable Regulations, Utilizing Renewable Resources...
May 4, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide renewable energy attorneys a detailed analysis of applicable regulations, benefits, and challenges relating to the use of renewable energy for bitcoin mining. The panel will discuss federal and state regulatory challenges, crypto mining energy consumption and utilizing... Read More

Siting and Permitting for Energy Projects: Legal Challenges and Managing Risks
Understanding Siting and Permitting Constraints Beyond Simply the Environme...
April 13, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will help renewable energy infrastructure project developers and their counsel understand and navigate the challenges involved in siting and permitting such facilities. The panel will discuss critical risks and considerations during the various stages of a project, overcoming difficu... Read More

Renewable Fuel and Other Alternative Energy Projects: Financing, Deal Structures, Tax Issu...
March 31, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will provide energy counsel guidance on practical approaches for financing and developing renewable fuel projects and overcoming regulatory compliance challenges in deal structures. The panel will discuss key compliance challenges impacting renewable natural gas, effective deal stru... Read More

Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage Project Leases and Easements: Best Practices for Renewable...
Key Provisions, Challenges, and Differences Based on Use of Land, Natural R...
February 23, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide renewable energy counsel guidance on the key provisions, challenges, and differences of long-term real estate agreements for solar, wind, and energy storage projects. The panel will discuss critical terms and negotiation points for leases, easements, and other contracts,... Read More

Joint Development Agreements in Renewable Energy Projects
Selection of Partner, Agreement Structure, Planning for Involuntary Early E...
February 9, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE webinar will guide counsel in structuring joint development agreements (JDAs) for renewable energy projects. The panel will examine the critical terms for JDAs and discuss key considerations, including partner suitability and approaches to agreement structure. The panel will also address di... Read More

Offshore Wind Energy Development and Integration in California: Regulatory Regime, Permitt...
January 19, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide renewable energy counsel with in-depth guidance on recent regulations, federal and state initiatives, and legal integration challenges for offshore wind development with a focus on California. The panel will discuss recent federal and state regulatory developments and ch... Read More

Renewable Energy Projects: Negotiating Ancillary Agreements for the Real Estate Facility
Strategies for Structuring Project Contracts After Negotiating the Terms of...
January 12, 2022 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide counsel to parties involved in renewable projects on negotiating ancillary agreements to power purchase agreements (PPAs). The panel will review key terms and provisions, especially concerning financing and loan documents, discuss how the different types of renewable energ... Read More

Battery Energy Storage Systems: Procurement, Tax Equity, Financing Options, Owner and Offt...
October 12, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide energy counsel guidance on the procurement, financing, and regulatory challenges in deal structures for battery energy storage systems (BESS). The panel will discuss recent developments in BESS procurement, effective deal structures for financing, tax equity, owner and o... Read More

Developing Renewable Energy on Contaminated Land: Regulatory Challenges and Protecting Aga...
Reusing Lands and Facilities for Renewable Energy Projects; Siting, Permitt...
September 30, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide renewable energy counsel on overcoming challenges in developing renewable energy projects on contaminated lands. The panel will discuss key issues in the reuse of lands and facilities, federal and state regulatory challenges, assessing and protecting against liability expo... Read More

Adapting or Repurposing Oil and Gas Assets for the Energy Transition: Carbon Capture, Stra...
September 23, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide energy counsel on the processes and legal challenges for adapting or repurposing oil and gas assets for the energy transition. The panel will discuss recent regulations under the Biden administration, legal implications for adapting assets to become greener, repurposing as... Read More

Renewable Energy Projects: Structuring Operations and Maintenance Agreements
Negotiating Owner and Operator Obligations, Performance Remedies, Services,...
September 9, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel involved in developing renewable energy projects, with a particular focus on the operations and maintenance (O&M) agreements that underpin such developments. The panel will discuss factors to consider and outline the important terms and conditions to... Read More

SPACs in Renewable Energy and Green Infrastructure: Structuring Transactions, Issues for S...
July 20, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide renewable energy counsel and advisers an in-depth analysis of key challenges for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in renewable energy and green infrastructure. The panel will discuss the formation, tax considerations for structuring transactions, and key cha... Read More

Renewable Energy Projects on Tribal Lands: Regulatory Authority, Development, Financing St...
June 29, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide renewable energy and utility counsel guidance on developing and financing renewable energy projects on tribal lands. The speakers will discuss the development and operation of renewable energy projects on tribal lands, federal and state regulatory authority, infrastructu... Read More

California Renewable Energy Permitting: State Laws, Regulatory Highlights, Requirements, a...
May 6, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide renewable energy attorneys an in-depth analysis of the requirements and challenges of obtaining permits for California's renewable energy projects. The panel will discuss California's current renewable energy landscape, the permitting process for solar, wind, and battery... Read More

Renewable Energy Projects on Federal Land: Regulatory Challenges, PTC and ITC Safe Harbors...
Recent IRS Extensions and Guidance, Beginning of Construction Under Section...
March 30, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide renewable energy counsel on overcoming challenges in developing renewable energy projects on federal land. The panel will discuss key issues in using federal lands and facilities for solar and wind energy and new IRS extensions and guidance for continuity safe harbors. The... Read More

State Regulation of Renewable Energy: Energy Standards, Rate Structures, Siting, Permittin...
January 28, 2021 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide renewable energy attorneys with an in-depth analysis of state regulatory challenges for renewable energy projects and facilities. The panel will discuss recently enacted legislation from various states on energy standards, siting, permitting, transmission, and rate struc... Read More

New FERC Aggregation Order for Distributed Energy Resources: Qualifications, ISOs/RTOs Dir...
December 10, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide energy sector attorneys on the new FERC order regarding the aggregation of distributed energy resources. The panel will discuss next steps for participants, qualifications, new directives for independent system operators and regional transmission organizations (ISOs/RTOs),... Read More

Renewable Energy Storage Projects: Financing Options, Deal Structures, Tax Issues, and Reg...
November 19, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide energy counsel guidance on effective methods in financing energy storage projects and overcoming regulatory compliance challenges in deal structures. The panel will discuss key compliance challenges impacting energy storage, deal structures for financing and mitigating r... Read More

Oil and Gas Restructuring and Bankruptcy: Leases, Treatment of JOAs, Lien Rights and Prior...
November 12, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide attorneys with guidance on the unique legal issues for exploration and production (E&P) companies in oil and gas restructurings and bankruptcies. The panel will explain the factors making restructuring difficult and procedural pitfalls to avoid in bankruptcy, discuss the... Read More

Qualified Opportunity Zones and Energy Projects: Tax Incentives and Recent Developments
Eligibility Requirements, Formation, Self-Certification, Favorable Treatmen...
October 15, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide energy counsel with an understanding of Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) and Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) created under current law. The panel will discuss eligibility requirements, formation, and self-certification, as well as the tax benefits associated with in... Read More

Avoiding Successor Liability for Energy Asset Purchases: Negotiating and Drafting Provisio...
Federal Regulations and Key Rules, Allocating and Managing Risks in Structu...
October 7, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide energy and M&A attorneys through critical negotiation and drafting techniques to avoid successor liability for energy asset purchases. The panel will discuss federal and state law considerations, essential provisions when structuring transactions for both buyers and seller... Read More

Back-Leverage Financing for Renewable Energy Projects: Key Considerations for Energy Couns...
August 26, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide renewable energy counsel and lenders on back-leverage financing options and structuring considerations for energy projects. The panel will discuss critical issues relating to structuring back-leveraged financing transactions, the impact to tax equity partners, protections... Read More

Renewable Energy Projects: Maximizing Investment and Production Tax Credits
Strategies for Leveraging Federal Tax Benefits, Incentives, and Recent IRS...
August 13, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide counsel to companies considering or involved in renewable energy projects with guidance on the federal tax credits. The panel will also discuss the recent IRS guidance, the impact of COVID-19, and offer their best practices for taking advantage of the tax credits and oth... Read More

Private Equity Transactions in Renewable Energy: Unique Financing and Restructuring Option...
Implications of the Coronavirus, Critical Deal Points for Investors, Incorp...
June 25, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide renewable energy counsel in structuring private equity transactions in renewable energy. The panel will discuss the impact of the coronavirus on private equity transactions and opportunities for private equity funds for distressed projects, purchase price considerations, t... Read More

Solar Securitization: Leveraging Alternative Financing Without Jeopardizing Existing Inves...
June 18, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will discuss solar securitization, examining its role in solar financing and challenges to anticipate. The panel will guide counsel on leveraging solar securitization as an alternative financing tool while protecting investor tax benefits. Read More

Energy Projects and the Impact of COVID-19: Contract Issues, Force Majeure Claims, Restruc...
May 21, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide guidance to energy counsel on critical issues for energy projects in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The panel will discuss key considerations in reexamining current energy-related contracts and legal implications, determining the applicability of force majeure clause... Read More

Leveraging PTC and ITC for Renewable Energy and the New Tax Extenders Bill
Securing Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Projects, IRS "Beginning of Const...
March 26, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide an in-depth analysis of securing the production tax credit (PTC) and investment tax credit (ITC) and other tax incentives for renewable energy projects. The panel will discuss relevant structures for renewable projects, various tax issues and the key provisions of the re... Read More

Tax Issues for Electric Utilities: Impact of Tax Reform, FERC Ratemaking, ADITs, and Other...
Interest Deductions, Expensing, NOL, IRS Normalization Rules and Safe Harbo...
February 25, 2020 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide energy counsel, tax professionals, and advisers an in-depth analysis of complex tax issues for electric utilities. The panel will discuss the impact of tax reform on electric utilities, with a focus on utility accounting challenges and FERC rate making. The panel will al... Read More

Joint Ventures in Renewable Energy Projects: Structure Options, Transferability, Allocatio...
December 3, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide energy professionals on the market trends driving recent joint ventures (JVs) in the renewable energy industry. The panel will examine available structuring options for JVs and key considerations for renewable energy projects, such as transferability, financing, purchase r... Read More

Operator Liability Under Federal Oil and Gas Leases
Drilling and Production Challenges, Environmental Issues, Drainage Protecti...
November 13, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will discuss critical terms and conditions of federal oil and gas leases, considerations for record title and operating rights owners, drilling and production obligations, overcoming environmental issues, drainage protection, well abandonment, and operator production and activity rep... Read More

Energy Storage Market Participation in RTO/ISO Markets Following FERC Order Nos. 841 and 8...
Application of FERC Order Nos. 841 and 841-A for Energy Storage Participati...
October 15, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide energy counsel guidance on the implementation of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) Order No. 841 and 841-A to facilitate energy storage in regional wholesale markets. The panel will provide an in-depth analysis of the FERC rules and recent additional guid... Read More

Wildfires and Utility Liability: Complying With New Regulations, Impact of PG&E Litigation
Project Development, Safety and Maintenance, Pursuing and Defending Claims
September 17, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide energy counsel an in-depth analysis of utility liability for wildfire claims and damages. The panel will discuss recent lawsuits against PG&E, new state regulations, the impact of wildfires and related laws on energy project development, safety and maintenance, and offer... Read More

Coal Ash Storage and Disposal: Liability Issues for Utilities, Recent State Legislation
Coal Combustion Residuals Challenges for Utilities Under Federal and State...
August 20, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide energy counsel with an in-depth analysis of the legal and regulatory challenges of coal combustion residuals of utilities. The panel will discuss new EPA rule amendments and recently enacted state laws, potential risks and liability for coal ash storage and disposal, cri... Read More

Decommissioning Oil and Gas Assets: Regulatory Issues, Liability, Managing Disputes, Dispo...
August 6, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide counsel an analysis of critical legal challenges that arise in the decommissioning of energy assets. The panel will discuss both federal and state regulations of the decommissioning process and significant difficulties, liability transfers, the ownership and disposal of... Read More

Nontraditional Offtake Strategies for Renewable Energy: Avoiding Landmines in Contract Str...
July 16, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide energy counsel and advisers on effective nontraditional offtake strategies for renewable energy projects. The panel will discuss useful contract structures, financing mechanisms of nontraditional offtakers, key provisions to minimize risks, and other items essential to the... Read More

Developing and Financing Wind Energy Projects: Contract Provisions, Protecting Developer a...
Tax Equity Partnerships, Cash Investments, Debt Financing, Regulatory Obsta...
June 25, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide energy counsel guidance on the legal challenges of financing and building wind energy projects. The panel will discuss a variety of financing options, federal and state regulatory developments and obstacles, negotiating and drafting considerations for leases, and techniq... Read More

Structuring Oil and Gas Entities Post-Tax Reform: Key Planning Techniques and Limitations...
Impact on MLPs, Joint Ventures, Investments, Transferability and Other Oil...
February 27, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide counsel and advisers on the structuring of oil and gas companies in light of the new tax law. The panel will discuss choice of entity issues stemming from new tax law provisions, MLPs versus corporations, effective planning techniques, and limitations in structuring oil an... Read More

Non-Participating Royalties in Oil & Gas: Key Contract Provisions, Fixed vs. Floating Inte...
Negotiating Lease Terms, Duties of the Executive Rights Owner, Assignments,...
January 31, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide counsel on critical issues and planning methods regarding non-participating royalties in oil and gas. The panel will discuss fixed versus floating royalties and recent court decisions, key contract provisions to consider, and best practices to avoid litigation. Read More

Tax Reform and Renewable Energy: Planning Techniques, 100% Expensing, BEAT, Tax Credits an...
January 16, 2019 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide energy counsel and advisers with a review of the application and impact of the new tax law on the renewable energy sector. The panel will discuss new tax law changes impacting renewable energy and provide planning strategies to optimize tax benefits, credits, deductions... Read More

New CFIUS Law: Key Issues Affecting the Energy Sector
Expanded Review of Foreign Investments Involving Critical Infrastructure, N...
December 6, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide counsel to U.S. businesses in the energy industry accepting foreign investments and examine the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA). The panel will discuss the new covered transactions that could be subject to the Committee on Foreign Investment in th... Read More

Structuring Private Equity Funds for Investment in Renewable Energy Projects: A New Financ...
November 8, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide finance and energy counsel with tools to structure a private equity fund dedicated to investment in renewable energy projects. The panel will discuss the advantages of the private equity model, and how energy private equity (EPE) funds are similar to and different from t... Read More

Midstream and Upstream Joint Ventures in Oil & Gas: Structure Options, Transferability, Ta...
October 4, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide energy professionals on the market trends driving recent joint ventures (JVs) in the oil and gas industry. The panel will examine structuring JVs and the considerations to weigh in the midstream and upstream spaces, such as transferability, financing, preferential purchase... Read More

Solar Energy and ITC: New IRS Guidance on Begin-Construction Requirement
Transferring Energy Property, Treatment of Multiple Energy Properties as Si...
September 13, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide counsel to companies considering or involved in solar energy projects with guidance on the federal investment tax credits (ITC). The panel will discuss the new IRS guidance and offer their best practices for taking advantage of the tax credits as part of tax planning on... Read More

Structuring Oil and Gas Purchase and Sale Agreements: Key Considerations and Provisions
Letters of Intent, HSR, Due Diligence, Tax, Allocation of Risk, Indemnities...
August 9, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide energy counsel on the critical factors to consider when entering into a PSA, the essential considerations for structuring a PSA, and strategies to consider for allocating risk between purchaser and seller. Read More

Alternative Financing for Renewable Energy Projects: Evaluating Options, Structuring the D...
May 31, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide counsel to companies and investors on understanding current financing trends, evaluating alternative financing structures, and utilizing them to finance renewable energy projects. Read More

New FERC Energy Storage Rule: Framework for Creating Participation Models
Expanded Use of Storage Resources, Development of Rules, Impact on Resource...
May 3, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide energy counsel on implementing the new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rule regarding energy storage. The panel will examine the new rule and its definitions and framework. The panel will discuss what the rule means for the energy industry, explain what to expe... Read More

Produced Water Compliance in Oil and Gas: Regulatory and Permitting Challenges, Management...
April 26, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide counsel on the evolving regulatory trends and policies in produced water compliance. The panel will discuss permitting challenges for produced water appropriation and disposal, evolving management and beneficial use opportunities, areas of regulatory uncertainty, and how s... Read More

Drone Use in the Energy Industry: Federal, State, and Local Regulation and Enforcement, Pr...
March 22, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will guide counsel on the use of drones in the energy industry. The panel will examine federal regulation and enforcement, and the interplay with state and local regulation and enforcement. The panel will also discuss other legal implications, such as privacy and liability risks and... Read More

Electric and Gas Utility Mergers and Acquisitions: Structuring Deals, Navigating Regulator...
March 6, 2018 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel on the structuring of deals in the utility industry and the increased regulatory scrutiny that companies are facing. The panel will examine standards of regulatory review and how that standard has evolved as the industry has consolidated. The panel wi... Read More

Joint Development Agreements in Renewable Energy Projects
Selection of Partner, Agreement Structure, Planning for Involuntary Early E...
November 14, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel structuring joint development agreements (JDAs) for renewable energy projects. The panel will examine the critical terms for JDAs and discuss key considerations, including partner suitability and approaches to agreement structure. The panel will also... Read More

Section 363 Sales in Oil & Gas Bankruptcies: Purchasing Oil & Gas Assets
Navigating Procedures for Bankruptcy Acquisitions, Weighing Considerations...
October 3, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel in the energy industry on Sec. 363 sales in oil and gas bankruptcies and the bidding procedures and protections commonly adopted to guide the sale process. The panel will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such transactions, as well as the in... Read More

Forced Pooling in Oil and Gas: Navigating State Laws, Addressing Conflicting Rights of Lan...
June 28, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide guidance to energy counsel on forced pooling. The panel will discuss recent trends with state approaches and laws to address pooling and examine the conflicting rights of landowners. The panel will also offer strategies for using pooling requirements in contract negotiat... Read More

Structuring LNG Tolling Agreements: Negotiating Fee Structure and Payment, Lifting Terms,...
May 16, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide guidance to energy counsel on the structuring of LNG tolling agreements. The panel will provide insight on key considerations when negotiating the agreement and key provisions to be included. Read More

Pipeline Projects: Preparing for FERC Certification, Addressing Environmental Impacts
Navigating the Certification and Environmental Review Processes for Pipelin...
February 21, 2017 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide guidance to companies involved in interstate gas pipeline projects on proceeding through the certification and environmental review processes. The panel will offer best practices for navigating pre-filing procedures, the federal review process, and compliance with the Na... Read More

Renewable Energy Projects in Mexico, Brazil and Chile
Leveraging Favorable Legislation and PPPs While Navigating Pricing Issues,...
August 25, 2016 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide guidance to energy counsel to companies exploring renewable energy opportunities in Latin America, and also discuss the obstacles to successful development of renewable energy projects. Fundamentally, the opportunities derive from huge needs, government policies favoring... Read More

Renewable Energy and Corporate PPAs: Overcoming Regulatory, Financing, Intercreditor, Tax...
July 20, 2016 CLE CLE On-Demand
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This CLE course will provide guidance for counsel to companies involved in renewable energy projects on the risks and benefits of corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) as well as PPA structures. The panel will discuss financing renewable energy projects with corporate PPAs and offer best practi... Read More