Southeast Renewable Energy

R. Stanley Allen

SOLAMERICA ENERGY

Kathryn Arbeit

FIRST SOLAR

Reed Armstrong

AVANGRID RENEWABLES

Angelin Baskaran

MORGAN STANLEY

Brandon Butler

ROESLEIN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

Marshall Cherry

ROANOKE ELECTRIC

Ari Citrin

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES

Daniel Clodfelter

NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION

Ben Cowart

CITY OF TALLAHASSEE, FL

Thomas J. “Tom” Ervin

SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Todd R. Flowers

DOMINION ENERGY

Christopher Hansen

TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY

Tyson Grinstead

SUNRUN, INC.

Scott Hassell

FIFTH THIRD BANK

Alex Hay

STRATA SOLAR

Elizabeth Ingram

ENTERGY

John Kemp

TENNESEEE SOLAR INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION / SILICON RANCH

Bob Kingery

SOUTHERN ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Katharine Kollins

SOUTHEASTERN WIND COALITION

Keith Martin

NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT

Lauren “Bubba” McDonald

GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Alyssa McQuilling, PhD

SOUTHERN RESEARCH

Tyler Norris

CYPRESS CREEK RENEWABLES

Adam Nygaard

DUKE ENERGY

Matthew Meares

VIRGINIA SOLAR LLC

Jeremy H. Oden

ALABAMA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Olee Joel Olsen

O2 EMC

Urvi Parekh

FACEBOOK

Joe Ritter

SEMINOLE FINANCIAL SERVICES

Ani Rouskova

EOS CAPITAL ADVISORS

Ryan Sanders

BELTLINE ENERGY

Gus Simmons, P.E.

CAVANAUGH & ASSOCIATES

Anthony Smith, PhD

SECURE FUTURES

Howard Smith

SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES

Stephen Smith, DVM

SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY

Alex Tolstykh

MORGAN STANLEY

Brett Weal

COHNREZNICK

McGuireWoods

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McGuireWoods’ cross-discipline, cross-practice energy industry team brings together legal, policy, energy technology and business experience to meet the challenges our clients face. Our energy industry experience has been recognized for the depth of our bench (more than 100 interdisciplinary lawyers) and the extent of our experience. We have been serving some of our energy clients for nearly 50 years.

We advance our renewable energy clients’ interests by getting deals done, by helping clients successfully and creatively navigate the complexities and pitfalls in this dynamically evolving industry and by maximizing the value of various tax, energy, environmental rules, markets and governmental incentives available to the renewable energy industry.

ABB

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As the only industrial enterprise software solution provider with a combined IT/OT offering, ABB and our select partner ecosystem work seamlessly to execute best of breed solutions for your most critical business objectives. More than 1,100 asset-intensive companies globally trust our solutions to keep the lights on for the world’s largest cities & venues, predict asset failures to ensure reliability for millions of rail commuters, and align mining production and operations resources in pursuit of their commercial strategies.

ABB’s Energy Portfolio Management (EPM) group, provides a comprehensive offering of information, advisory, and software applications to support energy market participants and market operators to assess infrastructure investments such as new power stations and transmission lines as well as provide critical information and systems to support energy operations. With over 30 years of market experience, EPM supports over 500 customers around the world and improves mission critical investments, trading, and operations decisions.

Blanco Tackabery

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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

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The Bradley Energy Practice is a full-service, multidisciplinary team with the legal and technical knowledge our clients depend on to help them negotiate, develop, and manage successful energy projects across the country and around the world.

We represent developers, owners, operators, and EPC contractors in all stages of project development. Our experience spans over 40 years and includes solar, wind, natural gas, biomass, hydro-electric, nuclear, and fossil-fuels.

The team offers significant experience in all stages of utility-scale solar project development and finance, including entity formation, negotiation of project agreements, economic incentives and related tax advice, and coordinating, negotiating and advising on real estate, environmental, construction, tax equity and debt finance.  Our representation extends to dispute resolution including regulatory challenges, change orders, delays and labor and employment issues.

With a deep understanding of the legal and business issues facing owners, developers, and lenders, we protect our clients’ interests, manage risk, and drive projects to successful completion.

Depcom Power

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DEPCOM Power, Inc., is a partner in Utility Scale Solar for Project Development Support, Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) and Operations and Maintenance (O&M). DEPCOM Power leverages a highly experienced team of solar industry veterans, the best module technology available, the most cost efficient Balance of System (BoS) components and industry best in class business practices to provide high quality, high production, and cost effective Utility Solar PV systems.

Norton Rose Fulbright

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Chadbourne & Parke and Norton Rose Fulbright merged on June 30 to make a combined firm with 4,000 lawyers in 59 offices in 33 countries, including 400 working in the power sector of whom close to a 100 are in the United States.  The prestigious Chambers directory has consistently ranked the Chadbourne project finance team at the top of the US renewable energy market based on year-round interviewing of corporate law departments and peers at other firms.  The group did $53.5 billion in financings in the last two years.   Approximately 60% of the work of the group in each of the last 11 years has been in renewable energy. The group has worked on projects in more than 80 countries.

Stoel Rives LLP

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STOEL RIVES LLP is a U.S. law firm, with a full suite of transactional and litigation solutions for U.S. and international clients. Established in 1907, the firm has nearly 400 attorneys operating out of 11 offices in seven states and the District of Columbia. Representative clients include financial institutions, public and private utilities, energy and renewable energy companies, developers, manufacturers, retailers, hospitals, universities, agribusinesses, software companies, food and beverage companies, charitable foundations, telecommunications and forestry companies, among others. We represent businesses at all stages of growth, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

Fox Rothschild LLP

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Wood Group

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Wood is a global leader in the delivery of project, engineering and technical services to energy and industrial markets. We operate in more than 60 countries, in over 600 offices employing around 55,000 people, with revenues of over $11 billion.

We provide performance-driven solutions throughout the asset life cycle, from concept to decommissioning across a broad range of industrial markets including upstream, midstream and downstream oil & gas, chemicals, environment and infrastructure, power & process, clean energy wind and solar, mining, and general industrial sectors.

Wood brings together the ‘power of three’, harnessing the inherent strengths and richly diverse heritages of Wood Group, Amec and Foster Wheeler – three great brands to create a new company of significant global scale and enhanced capability.

JinkoSolar

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JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is a world-renowned solar module manufacturer. JinkoSolar has over 12,000 employees across its 5 productions facilities globally. The company distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in 108 countries worldwide. JinkoSolar has built a vertically integrated solar product value chain, with an integrated annual capacity of 9.2 GW for silicon ingots and wafers, 6.5 GW for solar cells, and 10 GW for solar modules, as of September 30, 2018.

JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc. works closely with top financial institutions and key stakeholders in the solar industry.  Publicly vetted by trusted industry third party laboratories, JinkoSolar is the most chosen in US utility and fastest growing in residential, and broadly considered the one of the most reliable PV module suppliers in the United States and Canada.  The North American offices are located in San Francisco, CA and Jacksonville, FL.

SolAmerica Energy, LLC

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SolAmerica Energy (“SAE”) is an Atlanta-based solar developer, EPC and O&M provider. SAE was famed in 2009 and today has offices in Chicago, Raleigh and Jupiter, FL.

Standard Solar

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Standard Solar, Inc. is a leader in the full-service development, construction, integration, financing and installation of solar electric systems.

E4 Carolinas

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Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association (GSREIA)

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The Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association (GSREIA) represents Solar and Renewable Energy firms throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama in matters of policy, regulation, and public relations. GSREIA is a non-profit, open-membership trade association with an elected board and officers, advocating to benefit the region’s economy and environment.

NC Clean Energy Technology Center

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NC Sustainable Energy Association

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The NC Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) is​ a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization of individuals, businesses, government, and nonprofits interested in North Carolina's sustainable energy future. Our mission is to drive policy and market development to create clean energy jobs, economic opportunities and affordable energy that benefits all of North Carolina.

Southeastern Wind Coalition

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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy

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Virginia Renewable Energy Alliance

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Energy Central Power Industry Network

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Energy Central is a platform for electric power industry professionals to connect, learn and share in a collaborative community environment. Supported by leading industry organizations, our mission is to help industry professionals connect and advance knowledge sharing for the benefit of the industry. We help the industry work better. Join Energy Central today and be part of a growing community of over 200,000 registered members.

Energy News Network

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The Energy News Network is a nonprofit news site dedicated to keeping stakeholders, policymakers, and citizens informed of the important changes taking place in the transition to a clean energy system. Launched in 2010 as Midwest Energy News, the Energy News Network now offers four regional services with plans to add two more in 2019. Southeast Energy News began in 2015, and Southwest and Northeast Energy News were added in 2018.

Renewables Now

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RenewablesNow.com is а one-stop-shop for business news and market intelligence for the global renewable energy industry.

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.