Southeast Renewable Energy

Chris Ayers

NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION

Ani Backa

SONNEN

Commissioner Sam Britton

MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Todd R. Flowers

DOMINION ENERGY

Sean Gately

CORONAL ENERGY

Tyson Grinstead

SUNRUN, INC.

Matthew Kisber

SILICON RANCH

Lauren “Bubba” McDonald

GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Melissa O’Buch

LIVE OAK BANK

Thomas Plagemann

VIVINT SOLAR INC.

Howard Smith

SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES

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.

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.

Kruger Energy Inc.

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At Kruger Energy USA, our mission is to develop, build and manage a portfolio of renewable energy assets that contribute to the economic growth and well-being of host communities. With more than 35 production sites ranging from wind power to hydroelectric plants, biomass cogeneration, solar, and biogas plants, our total installed capacity is 545 MW with Kruger maintaining ownership in most of the projects, as well as more than 500 MW of projects under development.

After completing construction of a 50-MW solar energy complex in California in 2015, Kruger Energy is now expanding its solar portfolio. As a long-term project owner, Kruger Energy USA aims to ensure the seamless integration of all our projects into the surrounding environment and to comply with the highest l standards of sustainability and social acceptability.

Kruger Energy’s parent company, Kruger Inc., is a privately-held, third-generation family-owned company with facilities throughout North America, including a tissue plant in Memphis, Tennessee, which manufactures the White Cloud® line of household products. Originally a paper company, Kruger has diversified its operations over the years and is now active in eight industry sectors, including publication papers, tissue products, renewable energy, biomaterials, containerboard, corrugated packaging, recycling, and wines & spirits.

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

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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.

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.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc.

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Hanwha Q CELLS America is a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:HQCL), one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ) with its diverse international manufacturing facilities in South Korea, Malaysia, and China. Hanwha Q CELLS offers the full spectrum of photovoltaic products, applications and solutions, from modules to kits to systems to large scale solar power plants. Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East, 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 8 business enterprise in South Korea.

JinkoSolar

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JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is a global leader in the solar industry. JinkoSolar distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, and other countries and regions. JinkoSolar has built a vertically integrated solar product value chain, with an integrated annual capacity of 8.0 GW for silicon wafers, 5.0 GW for solar cells, and 8.0 GW for solar modules, as of December 31, 2017.

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 one of the fastest growing and most reliable PV suppliers in the United States and Canada. The North American headquarters is located in San Francisco with 5 regional sales offices.

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.

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.

MVP Capital

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MVP Capital provides mergers and acquisitions, private debt and equity capital raising, and strategic and valuation advisory services focusing on the renewable energy, media, telecom and technology sectors. Founded in 1987, MVP has completed over $18 billion transactions and has offices in San Francisco, New York, Boston, Kansas City and Boulder.

Blanco Tackabery

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GameChange Solar LP

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Kleinfelder, Inc.

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Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ energy, transportation, water, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 60 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.

Built on a foundation of excellence, Kleinfelder is committed to client-focused solutions. Through our depth of experience and thorough understanding of environmental, regulatory, economic, and civic conditions, we identify and address challenges with innovation and common-sense. Kleinfelder’s integrated, award-winning experts have contributed to more than 15 GW of combined solar energy projects across 30+ states. We collaborate with clients to meet their goals and objectives. From construction materials engineering and testing to geotechnical/geoscience, environmental, design engineering and construction management, connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Alabama Environmental Council

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We are a statewide, non-profit leader engaging citizens toward sustainable living and stewardship of the environment. Our mission is to organize and empower Alabamians to preserve the environment in a manner that is mindful of current and future generations. We recognize the positive link between a strong economy, a clean environment and a healthy, proactive citizenry. By working for a healthy environment with an emphasis on educating Alabamians on efficient and renewable energy, and improved waste reduction practices, we provide a voice for Alabama now and for the future.

Alabama Solar Association

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CleanEnergy.org / Southern Alliance for Clean Energy

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E4 Carolinas

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Energy Alabama

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Energy Alabama is a non-profit organization accelerating the transition to sustainable energy throughout Alabama. We accomplish our mission by educating at all levels, informing smart energy policy, building the next generation workforce, and providing technical assistance to deploy more sustainable energy. We believe in 100% sustainable energy for all.

FLASEIA Florida Solar Energy Industries Association

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FREPA

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Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Assocation

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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 Renewable Energy Association

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Virginia Renewable Energy Alliance

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Alternative Energy Magazine

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AltEnergyMag is an eMagazine full of News, articles and interviews covering the trends and breakthroughs in the Alternative Energy industry. With an emphasis on the state of the art and on the horizon technologies that have strong prospects of commercialization. Our philosophy is to create an outlet where the industry can report on itself. We offer those of you who work or have a passion for the Alternative Energy to contribute articles, news and product information for your peers to read and discover.

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.

Fresh Energy

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Mercom Capital Group

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Navigant

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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.

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.