Corporate Renewables - Presented by Infocast

Corporate America is Turning to Renewable Energy in a Dramatic Fashion

Corporations that seek to take advantage of the various opportunities in renewable energy must develop a nuanced understanding of the renewables procurement process. There are a variety of options available to buyers, and the process for acquiring renewables can be complex. The good news is that Corporate Renewables 2016 is a place where corporate renewable energy buyers can come to stay abreast of the latest market developments, to tap into the experience of their corporate peers, to boost their renewable procurement skills and capabilities and to search for renewables deals.
The event will provide corporate energy buyers with the latest insights into:

  • Renewable energy sourcing strategies—and the challenges that accompany them
  • Renewable contracting models—including contract deal points and how they are being handled in the marketplace
  • Making the business case for renewables: economics, risks and legal—how to get your CFO and other internal stakeholders comfortable with the deal
  • Deal opportunities—finding the right project opportunities for your company
  • And more

Corporate Renewables 2016 is a valuable resource for meeting your peers and renewable energy suppliers, and for advancing your game plan for successful renewable energy strategy and procurement.
Corporate Renewables 101 – An Interactive Workshop for Corporate Energy Buyers
For corporates looking for an introduction to renewable energy procurement, the workshop Corporate Renewables 101, on Monday, Sept 26, will provide all the basic information needed to get you up to speed.


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Don’t miss hearing from Microsoft, Walmart, Apple, Lockheed Martin, Hewlett Packard, Amazon & more!

Special Pricing Available for corporate energy buyers, government & non-profits

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2016's Featured Speakers

The Corporate Renewables Advisory Board (see brochure for details)

Kirby Brendsel, Associate Director of
Sustainability
, STARWOOD HOTELS
& RESORTS WORLDWIDE

James Critchfield, Director, Green Power
Partnership
, EPA GREEN PARTNERSHIP

John DeAngelis, Energy Program Manager,
STEELCASE INC.

Mark H. Dhennin, Director of
Energy Efficiency
, CUMMINS

Eric Dominguez, Corporate Director –
Utilities, Engineering & Environmental Affairs,

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT

Kathy Loftus, Global
Leader Sustainable Facilities
,
WHOLE FOODS MARKETS

Joe Pendergast, North American
Commodity Manager
, PHILLIPS

Kevin Rabinovitch, Global
Sustainability Director
, MARS

Max Scher, Sustainability
Program Manager,
SALESFORCE

Michael Terrell, Principal, Energy
and Global Infrastructure
, GOOGLE

Marco Ugarte, Ph.D., Sustainability
Manager
, MILLERCOORS

2016 Sponsors

 
Sponsor Today!

To learn more about all the benefits of sponsoring this event, please contact David Church at [email protected] or call 818-888-4444 ext 26.

 

Supporting Organizations

Media Partners

Articles

Top

Aaron Binkley

DIGITAL REALTY

John DeAngelis

STEELCASE INC.

Melissa Gray

RACKSPACE

Eugenia Gregorio, LEED AP BD+C

THE TOWER COMPANIES

Brett Illers, CEM, CRM, MBA

YAHOO

J. Reneé Morin

HEWLETT-PACKARD ENTERPRISES

Michelle Patron

MICROSOFT

Cindy Quan

GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.

William J. Radigan

DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS USA

Reid Spolek

AMAZON

Michael Terrell

GOOGLE

Rob Threlkeld, CEM, CHMM, BEP

GENERAL MOTORS

Hervé Touati, Ph.D.

BUSINESS RENEWABLES CENTER

Kathryn Wiseman

WALMART

Sol Systems

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Sol Systems is a leading national solar energy firm with an established reputation for integrity and reliability across its development, infrastructure, and environmental commodity businesses. To date, Sol has developed and/or financed over 1 GW of solar projects valued at more than $1 billion for Fortune 100 companies, municipalities, counties, utilities, universities, and schools and provides services to nearly 18,000 customers across the US. The company was founded in 2008, is based in Washington, D.C. Sol Systems works with its team, partners, and clients to create a more sustainable future we can all believe in.

Baker & McKenzie

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With a network of more than 4,000 locally qualified and internationally experienced lawyers, Baker & McKenzie is one of the world’s leading global law firms and a long-standing leader in the renewable energy industry. Our Global Renewable Energy and Clean Technology practice provides a full range of legal services to participants in the wind, solar and bioenergy sectors and we have represented clients on market-defining transactions throughout the U.S. and the world. Working seamlessly across our 77 offices in 47 countries, we help clients structure, acquire, finance and implement projects and manage their investments, whether in developed, developing or transition countries. Our ultimate aim is to efficiently provide commercially effective solutions to our clients at every stage.

BayWa R.E.

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BayWa r.e. Solar Projects is an American utility-scale solar and storage project development company. Based in California, we are on a mission to advance clean energy deployment through full-service project development, design, construction, and project finance.

We are part of BayWa r.e., a leading clean energy company with several businesses in the United States including wind and solar project development, solar equipment distribution, energy solutions and services. Our shareholders are BayWa AG, a global business with $23.5 billion in revenue, along with Energy Infrastructure Partners, a leader in energy infrastructure investment.

With a strong financial parent, BayWa r.e. Solar Projects provides the financial certainty to deliver solar and storage solutions on time and on budget. We are actively growing our pipeline of 7.5GWac of solar and storage projects in America by engaging with partners that share our commitment to modernize the U.S. grid with reliable, clean energy sources.

K&L Gates (Corporate Energy)

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K&L Gates LLP comprises approximately 2,000 lawyers on five continents. Our solar sector experience includes utility scale and distributed solar projects around the world, ranging from the largest solar projects built or contemplated to small residential distributed solar installations. Our clients include renewable energy developers, industry suppliers and contractors, cell and panel manufacturers, investors and lenders. Our team has built a reputation for innovative lawyering on distributed solar finance, including the pioneering use of the inverted lease structure, and the securitization of solar receivables. We have worked with virtually all solar technologies currently on the market, including photovoltaic (both thin film and crystalline silicon), solar thermal, and concentrated solar power. Drawing upon a cohesive team of lawyers from multiple disciplines, and global experience in the renewable energy industry, we provide valuable, strategic legal advice to serve our clients’ business goals.

 

Morrison & Foerster (Renewables)

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Morrison & Foerster has one of the nation’s leading practices devoted to the development and financing of solar power and other renewable energy projects. Our lawyers have played a key role in the inception and development of the equity, debt and capital markets for solar power projects, representing many of the industry’s leaders. We have expertise advising companies in both the photovoltaic and concentrated solar thermal domains (including utility-scale solar thermal projects), in the United States and overseas.

Our lawyers have successfully closed solar transactions from over $1.6 billion in loan guarantees for three projects in a 375 MW concentrated solar thermal power complex in the Mojave Desert in California to advising on the eighth largest photovoltaic plant in the world.

PWC

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Tax and accounting? Sure. But also corporate renewables insights, energy transformation, operational improvements, business strategy, asset management, and  securitization planning. We have worked with emerging as well as established companies across the renewables value chain and have an in-depth understanding of a broad range of industry issues. Want to work with a firm that is well equipped to help corporations invest in, deploy, and maintain renewables? Talk to PwC for the whole conversation about where renewables are heading. We have specialists that can help you across the globe.

Renewable Choice Energy

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Renewable Choice Energy is a pioneering global supplier of products and services that advance clean energy development and the adoption of carbon reduction technologies, providing customized solutions to commercial and institutional buyers. Recognized as a leading partner to more than 160 Fortune 500 companies and a generous cross-section of the Global 500, Renewable Choice corporate customers have executed more than a gigawatt of new wind and solar development via Power Purchase Agreements since 2011. The firm’s portfolio also includes scores of educational institutions, municipalities, green buildings, and small-to-medium enterprises. Renewable Choice was the recipient of prestigious Green Power Leadership Awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2006, 2012, 2014, and 2015, and is a certified B Corporation.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

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Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm and powerhouse in the project finance market. Its projects group did $211 billion in 448 significant transactions in the last five years. It works in some capacity for most of the major developers who are active in the US market. It is also a prominent thought leader. Its Project Finance NewsWire goes to more than 81,000 people. Issues back 26 years can be found on the firm’s website. Its Currents podcast has had more than three million downloads in five years. Its periodic live podcasts on topical subjects draw 2,000 to 6,000 people for the live sessions and thousands of downloads for the recordings.

Coronal Group

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Coronal Energy, powered by Panasonic, is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions—including solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage—for diverse enterprise customers across North America, including utilities, corporations, the public sector, educational institutions, and other organizations. We combine world-class capabilities in development, financing, engineering, construction, and asset management to deliver customer-focused solutions with unparalleled reliability, performance, and value.

Coronal Energy, powered by Panasonic, unites Panasonic’s lasting financial strength and award-winning history of solar innovation and sustainability leadership with the project development, finance, engineering, construction, and asset management experience of Coronal Energy. Our portfolio includes projects in 40 U.S. states totaling 2.3 GW nationwide, with more than 3.4 GW of additional greenfield and brownfield projects under construction/contract, in development, or in the pipeline.

The Coronal Energy, powered by Panasonic, team maintains offices across North America in California, Colorado, New Jersey, Virginia, and Toronto.

Deloitte

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Deloitte Sustainability is driven by the idea that helping solve the most pressing challenges for people and planet is synonymous with smart business. With a network of experienced professionals that we can tap into, connected through insights, award-winning technology, industry depth, and a shared passion for responsible growth, we can help guide organizations through the complexities of the ever-changing climate and equity horizon. From assisting with identifying risks to navigating regulatory landscapes, enabling responsible value chains, charting paths to net zero, and engineering equitable outcomes, we can help create measurable progress toward a sustainable future.

EDF Renewables

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EDF Renewable Energy is a leading U.S. independent power producer with more than 25 years of expertise in the renewable industry, covering all range of services from project development, management to operations and maintenance. EDF Renewable Energy specializes in wind and solar photovoltaic with presence in other segments of the renewable energy market: biogas, biomass, hydro, marine energy and storage solutions. The company develops, constructs, operates and manages renewable energy projects throughout the United States for its own accord as well as for third parties. EDF Renewable Energy’s portfolio consists of 4 gigawatts of developed projects with 1.9 gigawatts of installed capacity. EDF Renewable Energy is the U.S. subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles. EDF Energies Nouvelles is the renewable energy arm of the EDF group, the leading electricity company in the world.

OneEnergy Renewables

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OneEnergy Renewables, founded in 2009, is a privately held company actively developing a significant pipeline of utility scale solar projects nationwide. Pioneers of the offsite solar project model, we specialize in pre-construction development of ground mounted solar PV projects. Our experienced team of renewable energy professionals pair de-risked projects with advanced energy procurement and financial solutions to deliver construction-ready and operational solar assets. As a certified B-Corp, OneEnergy enthusiastically embraces and meets rigorous standards of business, social, and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. It’s how we do business, plain and simple.

Orrick, Herrington, & Sutcliffe

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Orrick is a leading global law firm advising pioneers in energy transition, energy tech and infrastructure modernization on their ambitious decarbonization projects. With a team of 150+ energy lawyers, we support the entire life cycle of a renewables project, including all aspects of joint ventures and M&A, project finance, project development, procurement and regulatory. In the past two years alone, we have closed 250 transactions involving 135+ GW of solar, storage, wind and offshore wind capacity.

Our top tier tax equity team is at the cutting edge of the market experienced with every structure and complexity. Following the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), we have advised on one of the first tax equity financings for a standalone battery storage project, the first tax equity investment in carbon capture equipment, the first hydrogen projects taking advantage of expanded tax credits, and dozens of tax credit transfers. Learn more about Orrick’s practice, market insights and client results here.

SolarCity

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SolarCity® (NASDAQ: SCTY) provides clean energy. The company has disrupted the century-old energy industry by providing renewable electricity directly to homeowners, businesses and government organizations for less than they spend on utility bills. SolarCity gives customers control of their energy costs to protect them from rising rates. The company makes solar energy easy by taking care of everything from design and permitting to monitoring and maintenance. Visit the company online at our website and follow the company on Facebook & Twitter.

Tradewind Energy

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Tradewind Energy, Inc. is one of the largest utility-scale wind and solar project development companies in the U.S. Founded in 2003, the company has earned a reputation for innovation in the market, for its highly-skilled and passionate team, and for its deeply held respect for the people, environment, and communities where its projects are developed. In 2013, the company’s founders were finalists for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award. Tradewind was honored with the Kansas Governor’s Energy Achievement Award, was bestowed the National Outstanding Commercial Achievement Award by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), and was named the number one utility-scale wind developer in the U.S. for 2017 by AWEA.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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Wilson Sonsini is the firm of choice for companies, investors, and lenders seeking to structure, negotiate, and close groundbreaking transactions in the new energy economy and emerging climate solutions sector. As the newest, nimblest, and most focused projects law practice in the United States, we dedicate ourselves to a single goal: advancing what’s next in the energy industry and decarbonization technologies across economic sectors. Unlike other major law firms, our mission and resources are focused on advancing solutions to build the clean energy economy and address climate change, not fighting against the reality that all major economic sectors need to evolve, decarbonize, and be more efficient. We recognize the imperative—and the opportunities—presented by climate change and want to assist the innovators that will make a decarbonized future cheaper, more transparent, more equitable, and easier to use.

Winston & Strawn, LLP

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Winston & Strawn LLP is a global law firm with 900+ attorneys across 16 offices in Brussels, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, and Washington, D.C. Additionally, the firm has significant resources devoted to clients and matters in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. The exceptional depth and geographic reach of our resources enable the firm to manage virtually every type of business-related legal issue. We serve the needs of enterprises of all types and sizes, in both the private and the public sectors. We understand that clients are looking for value beyond legal talent. We take time to learn about our clients’ organizations and their business objectives. And we leverage technology and collaborate seamlessly to respond quickly and effectively to our clients’ needs.

8minutenergy Solar Energy

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As a record-breaking, unrivaled technology leader, 8minute Solar Energy (8minute) is championing the clean energy transition in the United States and shaping the future of energy through its next generation of smart solar power plants. Since its founding in 2009, 8minute has successfully put 2 GW of solar projects in operation and currently has over 18 GW of solar and 24 GWh of energy storage projects under development. By prioritizing technology and engineering innovation, 8minute’s best-in-class team has continued to set new industry records: developing the largest solar plant in the nation starting in 2011, delivering the first operational solar plant in the U.S. to beat fossil fuel prices in 2016, and securing a deal to deliver solar with storage at record-low prices in 2019. Now one of the largest solar developers in the country with an established track record of delivering above-market profitability, 8minute’s relentless pursuit of smart energy generation is unlocking growth and expanding access to affordable and reliable clean energy

Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.

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Booz Allen Hamilton has been at the forefront of strategy and technology consulting for more than 100 years. Today, the firm provides services primarily to the US government in defense, intelligence, and civil markets, and to major corporations and not-for-profit organizations. Booz Allen helps clients achieve success today and address future needs by applying functional expertise spanning consulting, analytics, mission operations, technology, systems development, cybersecurity, engineering, and innovation to design, develop, and implement solutions.

Booz Allen is headquartered in McLean, Virginia and employs more than 22,000 people.

Duke Energy

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Duke Energy makes life better for millions of people everyday by providing electric and gas services in a sustainable way – affordable, reliable and clean.

We are one of the largest electric power companies in the United States, supplying and delivering energy to approximately 4 million U.S. customers. We have approximately 35,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Carolinas and the Midwest, and natural gas distribution services in Ohio and Kentucky. Our commercial and international businesses own and operate diverse power generation assets in North America and Latin America, including a portfolio of renewable energy assets.

First Solar

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First Solar is a leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar systems using advanced module and system technology. Through determined innovation, we have achieved a significant milestone by delivering solar energy that is an economically attractive alternative to fossil-fuel sourced electricity. From module sales through turnkey power plant development, First Solar is a reliable, world-class partner for clean, renewable energy generation.

Invenergy LLC

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Invenergy develops, owns, and operates utility-scale renewable and natural gas-fueled power generation facilities in the United States, Canada, and Europe, and is North America’s largest independent wind power generation company. We have a proven track record in establishing and maintaining longstanding, profitable relationships with utilities, suppliers, and the communities in which our projects are located.

Our company name reflects our commitment to innovation in the energy sector. We are a leading force in power supply diversification, and our expertise includes a complete range of fully integrated in-house capabilities:

  • Development, Permitting, Transmission, and Interconnection
  • Energy Marketing and Finance
  • Engineering and Project Construction
  • Operations and Maintenance

Invenergy values integrity, commitment to our business partners and host communities, and environmental responsibility. As an independently-owned company – with a staff that’s the best in the business – we operate nimbly and efficiently, delivering long-term, profitable growth.

Namasté Solar

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Namasté Solar is an employee-owned cooperative providing commercial and utility-scale solar EPC and O&M solutions. With offices in Colorado, California, and New York, Namasté Solar works with businesses, corporates, governmental organizations, and developers to deploy solar power systems in key U.S. solar markets. Our nationally recognized team has over ten years of PV experience partnering with our clients to navigate the complexities of project siting, financing, permitting, interconnection and construction to build cost-competitive projects. We believe in transforming energy and transforming business through pioneering conscientious business practices and providing unparalleled customer experience and complete turn-key solar solutions.

RES (Renewable Energy Systems)

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Renewable Energy Systems (RES) has been the trusted energy advisor to clients around the world since 1982. In the Americas since 1997, RES provides safe, reliable, and economic integrated energy solutions for the centralized bulk power and distributed customer-sited markets.
RES has designed safe, reliable, economical, and sustainable solutions for bulk power purchasers and asset owners using wind, solar, energy storage, and transmission technologies. We customize our centralized energy solutions with the support of these services and products:

  • Development and Origination
  • Third-Party Construction
  • Operations and Maintenance
  • IdentiFlight Aerial Detection System

RES offers clients local energy solutions, which provide controllable, competitive, and predictable power. These energy solutions utilize solar, energy storage, and demand side management (DSM) technologies. Depending on the structure of the local energy market, RES offers distributed energy solutions to clients through partnership with local utilities or directly to commercial, industrial, and public sector clients.

Apex Clean Energy

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Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 300 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

CustomerFirst Renewables

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CustomerFirst Renewables (CFR) is an innovative professional advisory services firm that designs and delivers economically attractive large-scale renewable energy solutions tailored and optimized to customer needs. CFR works on behalf of large businesses and institutions to address and overcome the challenges to directly source renewable electricity through on- and offsite solutions that are compelling alternatives to traditional fossil fuel-generated power sources. CFR integrates renewable energy solutions on a turn-key basis and its leadership team brings to bear 100+ years of renewables, energy, and top-tier management consulting experience to every customer. In addition to delivering breakthroughs in greenhouse gases, CFR’s renewable energy solutions are designed to save money relative to grid power, produce attractive NPV cost savings over the life of the contract, and significantly reduce future price risk, creating tangible value for customers.

Customized Energy Solutions

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Established in 1998, Customized Energy Solutions is an energy advisory, software and services company that works closely with clients to navigate the wholesale and retail electricity markets across the United States and globally. CES offers software solutions, back office operational support, and advisory and consulting services focused on asset optimization and energy market participation efficiency. CES is also a third-party asset manager of more than 23,000 MWs of renewable and conventional generation resources across all ISOs in the United States, Ontario, Canada and Guam. CES empowers clients to achieve their goals by helping them navigate the evolving energy markets, complex market rules, and new energy technologies. To learn more, visit CES-LTD.com or connect with CES on LinkedInTwitter, and Facebook.

Empower Energies

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Empower Energies, Inc., headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, is a clean energy project solutions provider focused on applying the right mixTM of combined heat and power (CHP), PV solar, and energy optimization solutions – with financing – to meet the profitability, resiliency and sustainability objectives of hospitals, universities, municipalities, and schools, as well as multi-facility commercial and industrial organizations.

Schneider Electric

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Schneider Electric’s Energy & Sustainability Services helps thousands of companies in more than 100 countries buy energy smarter, use energy more efficiently, and drive sustainable growth.

ESS’ Renewables & Cleantech team is a pioneering global supplier of renewable energy and clean technology products and services—including the New Energy Opportunities (NEO) Network™—for the C&I sector. For more than 15 years, the team has been providing unparalleled experience and expertise on strategic renewable energy procurement. The ESS team has advised on more than 4 GW of new wind and solar capacity and is the recognized global leader in cleantech consulting, serving more clients than any other procurement advisor, worldwide.

Contact us to learn more about how strategic renewable PPAs can accelerate your energy goals.

AEP Energy

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AEP Energy, a competitive supplier of retail electricity and natural gas supply since 2002, serves nearly 430,000 residential, business, and industrial customers in six states and Washington, D.C.

Beyond competitive energy services, AEP Energy partners with businesses across the United States to build smart and successful energy strategies, including behind-the-meter (BTM) services and innovative solutions to reduce energy costs and risks. We provide capital, technical expertise, and market knowledge for a diverse array of BTM systems and technologies, including solar, combined heat and power, energy storage and more. In addition, we develop, own and operate utility-scale wind and solar energy generation assets nationwide.

AEP Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of AEP, one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, and is ranked 185 of the Fortune 500.

Ballard Spahr

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Ballard Spahr LLP, an Am Law 100 law firm with more than 650 lawyers in 15 offices in the United States, provides a range of services in business and finance, litigation, real estate, intellectual property, and public finance. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, life sciences and technology companies, health systems, investors and developers, government agencies and sponsored enterprises, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm combines a national scope of practice with strong regional market knowledge. Our Energy and Project Finance Group is a nationally recognized practice in the areas of project development, finance, regulation, and investment.

Clēnera

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Clēnera is an industry leader in the supply of clean, low-cost solar energy to North American utilities. Starting with development and acquisition of early stage projects, Clēnera efficiently builds and manages utility-scale solar facilities. The company is vertically integrated, with the necessary environmental, permitting, construction, and operations management capabilities. Clēnera relies on the deep solar expertise of its executive team and staff to identify the industry’s best projects and then manage those same projects from pre-construction acquisition through construction and into commercial operations. The result is fast, flexible, low-cost and high-quality execution on every project.

Since July 2013, Clēnera has successfully developed and acquired over 920 MW DC of investment grade solar projects. By the end of 2017, the company is on-target to have constructed over 630 MW DC of utility-scale solar.

With a powerful blend of solar development proficiency and all-equity financing, Clēnera manages every contracted project to quick and efficient completion.

Senvion

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Senvion USA Corp. is a division of German-based Senvion S.A., one of the world’s leading turbine manufacturers in the wind energy sector and a pioneer in the offshore business.

Senvion’s mission is to provide the latest wind energy technology, at the lowest cost possible. The company contributes to the local economy by providing long-term employment and creating local supply chains wherever possible.
Senvion has an installed capacity of over 1,200 MW across the United States, which represents hundreds of wind turbines across the Pacific Northwest, California, Alaska, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Minnesota. Senvion is owned by Centerbridge Partners, a New York-based private equity firm.

SunPower

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SunPower is a global solar technology and energy services provider who puts customers in control of their
electricity costs. Leading companies rely on SunPower’s 30 years of experience and guaranteed performance
to provide maximum return on investment throughout the life of each SunPower(R) solar system. Commercial
customers can lock in energy rates, seize energy independence, and help reshape their energy future with SunPower’s complete solar solutions.

Terra-Gen, LLC

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Terra-Gen, LLC is a renewable energy company focused on developing, owning, and operating utility-scale wind, solar and geothermal generation. Terra-Gen owns 1051 MWs (net equity) of wind, geothermal and solar generating capacity in operation across 25 renewable power facilities throughout the Western United States with a focus on the California Marketplace. Terra-Gen’s subsidiaries are responsible for the operation and maintenance of over 2,000 MWs of renewable projects. The company primarily sells the output of the renewable energy projects to utilities and power cooperatives under long-term power purchase agreements. Terra-Gen’s operating portfolio is one of the largest renewable businesses in the United States. Terra-Gen continues to expand operations in renewable generation through a combination of acquisitions of operating projects, development of new projects and partnering on mid and late stage development opportunities.

Urban Grid

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Urban Grid specializes in the turnkey development and finance of solar photovoltaic projects (500kW to 5MW) throughout the United States. Urban Grid’s 20-25 year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are designed to generate consistent operating performance and predictable economic benefit for our clients. The Urban Grid team brings together seasoned finance and construction professionals to provide the highest quality solar installation and offer the best financial solution for commercial, educational, government and non-profit organizations.

Hanwha Q CELLS Co.

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Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Our headquarters for Technology & Innovation is located in the Solar Valley in Thalheim, Germany. Hanwha Q CELLS is listed on NASDAQ under the trading symbol HQCL and is the world’s largest solar cell manufacturer as well as one of the largest photovoltaic module manufacturers. Based on its respected “Engineered in Germany” technology, innovation, and quality, Hanwha Q CELLS offers the full spectrum of photovoltaic products, applications, and solutions. Through its global business network, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnership to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE® Global 500 firm and a Top-Eight business enterprise in South Korea.

Advanced Energy Economy (AEE)

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ADVANCED ENERGY ECONOMY (AEE) is a national association of business leaders who are making the global energy system more secure, clean, and affordable.

AEE engages in policy advocacy at the federal, state, and regulatory levels; CEO-to-CEO convenings to identify and address cross-industry issues; and targeted outreach to key stakeholder groups and policymakers.

AEE’s vision is of a prosperous world that runs on secure, clean, affordable energy.

Our mission is transforming public policy to enable rapid growth of advanced energy companies.

Business for Social Responsibility (BSR)

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BSR is a global nonprofit organization that works with its network of more than 250 member companies to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration.

Business Renewables Center (BRC)

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Founded by nonprofit Rocky Mountain Institute, the Business Renewables Center streamlines and accelerates the corporate procurement of wind and utility-scale solar energy. BRC is removing the main obstacles preventing corporations from building renewables into their energy profiles by creating a collaborative platform of corporate buyers, developers and service providers. BRC is targeting an additional  60 GW of wind and solar capacity to the grid by 2030, which will nearly double installed U.S. capacity.

Green-e

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Green-e is a program of the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions, and is North America’s leading independent risk assurance and consumer protection program for the purchase and sale of renewable energy and greenhouse gas reductions in the retail market. Green-e offers certification and verification services through Green-e Energy, a renewable energy certification program; Green-e Climate, a greenhouse gas emission reduction certification program; Green-e Direct, an energy purchase certification program, and Green-e Marketplace, a program that provides forward-thinking organizations a simple, nationally recognized logo they can use to communicate their renewable energy and climate commitment to their customers and stakeholders. To learn more about Green-e Certified products and programs available in U.S. and Canada and coming soon for some international regions, visit www.green-e.org.

Energy Acuity

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Energy Acuity is the leading provider of energy industry and market intelligence. We strive to offer the most up-to-date and timely information on the power generation and infrastructure technology sectors, ensuring that subscribers have everything they need to identify opportunities and make educated business decisions. Find out how you can streamline your research and business development efforts with one of our three online platforms.

Energy Insight

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Energy Insight is an independent web journal delivering news, information, and resources covering alternative and renewable energy including solar, wind, biofuel, geothermal, and hydrokinetic, as well as related technologies such as energy storage, alternative fuel vehicles, and smart grids.

Mercom Capital Group

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Mercom Capital Group is a clean energy communications and consulting firm with offices in the US and India. Mercom delivers highly respected industry market intelligence reports covering Solar Energy, Wind Energy and Smart Grid. Our reports provide timely industry happenings and ahead-of-the-curve analysis specifically for C-level decision making. Mercom’s consulting division advises cleantech companies on new market entry, custom market intelligence and overall strategic decision-making. Mercom’s communications division helps clean energy companies build powerful relationships with media, analysts, government decision-makers, local communities and strategic partners. To get a copy of Mercom’s popular market intelligence reports, visit: https://mercomcapital.com/market_intelligence.php.

Navigant Research

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Navigant Research is a market research and consulting team that provides in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team’s research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research and demand assessment, and deep examination of technology trends to provide a comprehensive view of these industry sectors.

RTO Insider LLC

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RTO Insider™ is your eyes and ears on the organized electric markets, putting you “inside the room” at PJM Interconnection, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE and SPP. We provide independent, objective coverage and analysis of the wholesale electric industry’s markets and policymaking, saving you time and ensuring you don’t miss the issues most important to your interests.

Features include:

  • Coverage of key RTO/ISO committee, subcommittee and task force meetings. We’ll be there when you can’t.
  • Coverage of news events impacting the industry throughout the 35 states managed by the RTOs/ISOs.
  • Coverage of state and federal regulatory (FERC, EPA) & legislative news affecting RTO/ISO stakeholders.
  • Issue Briefs: Concise summaries of major issues (e.g., Order 1000, EPA’s 111(d) rule).

What RTO Insider isn’t: We are not advocates or representatives. You can trust that our coverage will not be slanted to the interests of any member or membership sector.

What RTO Insider is: A source for both the big picture (e.g. analyses of major FERC rulings and RTO stakeholder developments) and the details (why is Manual 28 being changed and what does that mean to me?)

Smart Energy Decisions

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Smart Energy Decisions is the first web-based information resource dedicated exclusively to addressing the information needs of commercial and industrial electric power customers. We deliver news, analysis, research and opinion to help our readers make better decisions. Our goal is to serve as a catalyst for change in support of the dramatic energy transformation taking place in the electric power market impacting C&I customers, utilities and suppliers.

Utility Dive

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Utility Dive covers industry news and provides original analysis on the latest happenings in utility and energy. Their mission is to provide busy executives with a bird’s-eye-view of the utilities industry in 60 seconds. With a mobile-optimized daily email newsletter, website, and app, Utility Dive keeps you informed on the go. You’ll get coverage of topics such as smart grid, energy efficiency, regulation and policy, grid security, distributed generation, renewable energy, and more.

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