Overview

Wind power is becoming a viable, reliable and cost-efficient form of energy in Washington. New products and programs are allowing Washingtonians to tap into this resource with greater benefits and results than ever before. Past and pending legislation add to the incentives available to wind power users.

If you own property, commercial or residential, or if you represent clients with real estate, or are simply interested in the possibilities of wind power, you should join us at the First Annual Developing Wind Power in the Northwest Conference. Wind power will be a sizable addition to energy generation in Washington very soon. Join us to learn about the possibilities, and how to put these possibilities into action.


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LIVE WEBCAST    This seminar is available via Live Webcast, which will allow you to tap into our event with your computer.    Live CLE Credits are available for WA. Check the credits section for more information.           Please read the System Requirements for the Live Webcast prior to registering.           Only the person registered will receive Continuing Education Credits for the course. Group viewing rates are available. Contact our office for pricing. If you have questions call 800-574-4852 or send an email to info@theseminargroup.net

These topics will be covered:
State of the Industry
What’s Happening in the Northwest
What do You Need for a Successful Wind Project?
Transmission
Land and Permitting
Offtake
Equipment and Infrastructure Development
Financing Structures

Featuring Speakers From:
Barokas Martin & Tomlinson
Stoel Rives LLP
U.S. House of Representatives
Puget Sound Energy
State of Washington
WA State Energy Site Evaluation Council
Bureau of Land Management
Cairncross & Hempelmann PS
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC
Iberdrola Renewables Inc.
Greene Radovsky Maloney Share & Hennigh LLP
Wind Balance LLC
Cascadia Capital LLC
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Who Should Attend:
Attorneys
Government Officials
Engineers
Consultants
Energy Professionals
Utility Managers
Contractors
Developers

Agenda

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Faculty

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Franklin L. Dennis, Program Co-Chair, a partner with Barokas Martin & Tomlinson practices in corporate, construction, telecommunications, construction finance, international and general business law. He serves as outside counsel on business, corporate, project and construction matters.

Alan R. Merkle, Program Co-Chair, a member with Stoel Rives LLP, practices primarily in the areas of energy, construction and design, government contracts and utility matters. He represents owners, engineers, architects, contractors, equipment manufacturers and suppliers in a wide array of business matters.

Erin L. Anderson, Of Counsel with Stoel Rives LLP, practices in the firm's Natural Resources and Land Use practice group. She has extensive experience in representing property owners, municipal entities, and developers, including energy facility developers, in permitting major projects.

Michael Butler, Chairman and CEO of Cascadia Capital LLC as well as its co-founder, is an emerging thought leader in the New Energy Economy. Prior to co-founding Cascadia, he served as a Managing Director at Lehman Brothers, responsible for global equity sales and equity syndicate.

Pamela M. Charles, a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, serves as a liaison to the firm’s energy practice group, counseling clients on all tax aspects of energy projects. She has helped businesses explore the expanded tax benefits available for renewable energy projects, including those using wind sources.

Allen Fiksdal, Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council Manager for the State of Washington, is responsible for the overall management of the siting and regulation energy facilities. Prior to this, he worked in private industry investigating soil and geologic conditions and assessing hazardous waste contamination.

Michael Haske, Deputy State Director for Resource Planning, Use & Protection with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon State Office, has 29 years experience within the BLM in forestry, environmental planning, and forest and woodland management. He previously served four years for the BLM in Washington, D.C.

John W. Hempelmann, a founding partner of Cairncross & Hempelmann PS, has nearly 40 years experience and is recognized as a premier land use, natural resources and real estate development attorney. He has worked extensively to help form legislation that governs Washington's land use law.

Mark S. Hennigh, founding partner of Greene Radovsky Malone Share and Hennigh LLP, focuses on representation of independent power producers, lenders, tab structure, and construction contractors, including financing, development, acquisition, fuel and power purchase agreements.

William H. Holmes is a member of Stoel Rives LLP, and chair of the firm’s renewable energy initiative. He concentrates his practice in the area of energy law, with a special emphasis on wind, geothermal, biomass, tidal and ocean power, and other forms of renewable energy. He also has extensive experience with real estate law, water law, and general corporate transactions.

Rep. Jay Inslee, Keynote Speaker, has served Washington’s 1st Congressional District, since 1999. Since 2005, he has been a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and in 2007 he was appointed to the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.

Jeremie Liptonia an attorney with Cairncross & Hempelmann PS. His practice is focused on real estate and land use law. His clients include property owners, developers, business owners and operators, lenders, and receivers.

Peter D. Mostow is a partner with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC. His practice focuses on energy, natural resource, and environmental law. He specializes in guiding private and public clients through the federal, state, and local siting and environmental permitting processes for wind, geothermal, solar, ocean, hydroelectric power plants, and bio-fuel facilities.

Steven J. St. Clair joined Puget Sound Energy in 1978 as a mechanical engineer and has worked on a variety of installation, operation, and modernization projects in power generation throughout his career. His experience spans hydroelectric, coalfired, gas-fired, and now wind-powered generating projects.

Barrett Stambler, Vice President of Renewable Origination with Iberdrola Renewables, Inc., oversees the firm’s wind sales and marketing activities across North America and is also responsible for expanding the company's customer relationships. He has over 20 years experience in the industry.

John Stevens of Windbalance LLC is an entrepreneur with renewable energy projects throughout the world. Windbalance LLC is a Seattle-based company focused on consumer product relationships that directly create renewable energy.

Anthony J. Usibelli, Director of Energy Policy with the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, State of Washington, is responsible for state energy policy analysis and implementation focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Credits

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This seminar is approved for the following credits

Washington State Bar Association
8.5 General CLE Credits (Live Credits for Attending & Webcast)

If this seminar has not been approved for the credits you require, let us know and we will look into it for you.

Information on Continuing Education Credits

Fees

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Single Registration	$595.00
Live Webcast	$595.00
2 or more (each)	$545.00
Government Employee	$495.00
Non-Profit / NGO	$495.00
New Associate	$460.00
Paralegal	$460.00
Student	$347.00
Printed Course Materials	$150.00
DVD Homestudy	$605.00
CD Homestudy	$605.00
Day One ONLY	$372.50
Day Two ONLY	$372.50

Fee Description

Cancellation Policy

We will refund your tuition less a $50 cancellation charge if we receive your cancellation by 11/6/2009.

Location

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This seminar is being held at:

Renaissance Seattle Hotel

515 Madison Street Seattle, WA 98104

Phone: 206-583-0300

A block of guest rooms has been set aside at a reduced rate. Please call the hotel for directions/reservations.

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