Distributed Energy and Virtual Power Plants: Regulatory Considerations, Challenges, Structures, Transactions, Risks
Recording of a 90-minute premium CLE video webinar with Q&A
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 mitigating risks, and will provide an overview of the shifting regulatory environment impacting DER and VPP transactions.
Outline
- Current federal and state developments
- Understanding DERs
- VPPs
- Structures and transaction considerations
- Best practices for counsel
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The panel will discuss these and other key issues:
- What are the most recent federal and state regulatory developments regarding DERs and VPPs?
- What regulatory hurdles exist to successfully structure VPPs?
- How are DERs and VPPs integrated into grid planning toward clean energy?
- What funding options are available to invest in energy efficiency and clean energy resources?
- How are risks evaluated and mitigated?
Faculty
Erin K. Bartlett
Attorney
Foley & Lardner
Ms. Bartlett is an Of Counsel attorney with Foley & Lardner LLP and is a member of the firm’s Environmental... | Read More
Ms. Bartlett is an Of Counsel attorney with Foley & Lardner LLP and is a member of the firm’s Environmental Practice. She advises a variety of clients on regulatory matters in the energy sector, including renewable and conventional generation developers, energy project financing, independent power producers, private equity funds, and institutional investors. Ms. Bartlett's experience includes counseling clients on matters regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and relevant federal statutes such as the Federal Power Act, Public Utility Holding Company Act, and Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act.
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Darin M. Lowder
Partner
Foley & Lardner
Mr. Lowder is a partner and member of the firm’s Finance Practice. Although his practice extends to all aspects... | Read More
Mr. Lowder is a partner and member of the firm’s Finance Practice. Although his practice extends to all aspects of business law, he currently focuses his practice on energy, project finance, project development, and related tax and public financing. He is also a member of the firm's Energy Industry Team. He has experience with numerous project technologies including commercial, utility-scale, and residential-scale solar photovoltaic systems; onshore and offshore wind development; biomass and biofuel projects; and other energy and alternative energy technologies.
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