Solar power may become a feasible form of energy in the Southeast. New products and programs may allow Georgians to tap into this resource. Past and pending legislation are adding to the incentives available to solar 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 Solar Power, you should join us at the First Annual Solar Power - Projects and Permitting Conference.
Join us for these topics to learn about the possibilities, and how to put these possibilities into action:
Thank you to the Seminar Sponsor
Georgia Solar Energy Association.
Seminar Sponsor:
Who Should Attend:
Attorneys/Legal Staff
Government Officials
Engineers
Consultants
Energy Professionals
Utility Managers
Anyone Involved in Solar Power
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010
| 9:00 | Introduction and Opening Remarks |
Georgia Power
Troutman Sanders LLP
| 9:10 | Solar Power: Recent History and Future Potential |
A Look at the Evolution of Solar Power Technology and Markets, Including the Different Kinds of Solar Technologies, Their Origins and Historical Uses, and the Future Potential of Solar Power in the Southeast, the U.S. and Around the World; Potential Developer Problems; Legislation, Taxation and Tariffs; Future Technologies; Building Integrated “Like” Siting Issues
Chairman
Georgia Solar Energy Association
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SVP, Government & Environmental Affairs
Green Street Properties
Solar Electric Power Association;
Washington, DC
| 10:15 | State and Federal Update - Solar Policy: Incentives and Markets |
An Exploration of the Role of Legislative and Regulatory Incentives in Creating Investment
Opportunities for Solar Power, and an Analysis of Regional, State and Federal Incentives and Their Role in Shaping the Solar Power Market; Results of the Stimulus Package; Performance Models; Local vs. Out-of-State Incentives; Tax Credits
Renewable Energy Program Mng.
Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority
Clean Energy Strategies LLC
| 11:15 | Financing Solar Projects |
Residential; Small Commercial (25-50 kw); Large Commercial; Government and Municipal Projects; Creative Financing Methods; Flip Structures; What the Future Holds – Stimulus Money
Troutman Sanders LLP
| 1:00 | Residential Solar Updates and Commercial
Solar Projects |
Finance and Incentives for Residential Uses; Finance Programs in Georgia; Finance and Incentives for Commercial Uses; Net Metering; Small, Medium and Large Commercial Projects
Suniva, Inc.
OneWorld Sustainable
Overview of LEED; Evaluating Solar Credits and Points Associated with LEED Certification
Com’l Green Bldg. Services Mgr.
Southface
Carter Real Estate
Insurance and Risk Allocation; Energy Efficiency; Wind, Storms and Hazy Days; Potential Installation Issues; Becoming an Accredited Installer; Georgia Power Research Project; Maintenance and Life Cycles of Solar
GCube Insurance Services, Inc.
Drew Bowen Electric, Inc.
and
Turnsol Energy
Net Metering; Interconnection with Utility; Power Purchase Agreements; Green Power Programs; REC Purchase; Renewable Energy Credits; Residential, Small-Medium-Large Commercial Projects; future Plans and Future Potential; State and Federal Outlooks
Troutman Sanders LLP
Oglethorpe Power Corporation
Georgia Power
Enervision, Inc.
| 5:00 | Questions and Answers |
Ervan Hancock III, Program Co-Chair, Manager of Renewable and Green Strategies for Georgia Power, is responsible for the direction of the company’s green energy programs, energy efficiency strategies, corporate sustainability and renewable research programs.
Brian C. Harms, Program Co-Chair, a partner and practice leader with Troutman Sanders LLP, focuses on energy, project development and finance. He has served as counsel for companies on renewable energy projects, including solar and biomass gasification projects.
Doug Akerson is a Senior Vice President with GCube Insurance Services, Inc., provides risk management services to the renewable energy industry with the leading global insurer for alternative energy. He has 20 years of commercial risk management experience.
Drew Bowen is President and CEO of Drew Bowen Electric, Inc. and Turnsol Energy. He is a NAPCEP certified solar installer with electrical licenses in four different states, and has worked on more than 70 solar jobs throughout the southeast.
Walter Brown, LEED AP, current Chairman of the Georgia Solar Energy Association, is also Senior Vice President of Development and Environmental Affairs for Green Street Properties. He has almost 20 years real estate and green building experience.
Sandra Burton, Regional Director for the Eastern U.S. with the Solar Electric Power Association, is a Certified Energy Manager with over 15 years experience in the development, implementation and management of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs both in the U.S. and abroad.
Richard Clark is the New Technologies Manager with Oglethorpe Power Corporation (OPC), the nation's largest power supply cooperative with nearly $6 billion in assets. OPC serves 38 Electric Membership Corporations which, collectively, provide electricity to 4.1 million Georgia citizens.
Anthony A. Coker, is Senior Director, Strategic Partners, with Suniva, Inc., a solar cell manufacturer. He has 29 years experience in high technology products and markets, and is responsible for solutions development, key customer relationships and global product certifications.
J. David Dunagan Dunagan is the Renewable Energy Program Manager for the Georgia Center of Innovation for Energy at the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority. He previously served for six years with the Southeast Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Energy.
Keith Freeman is Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for OneWorld Sustainable, with over 25 years in the sustainable energy field. His corporate responsibilities include design of all residential, commercial, and industrial PV systems for OneWorld clientele.
Nelson G. Hawk, Chairman of the Board of EnerVision, Inc., has over 38 years of electric utility experience. Besides managing Board activities, his main duties are to spearhead business development activities and perform value-added work for EnerVision's clients.
Brandon Jones, LEED AP, Commercial Green Building Services Manager with Southface, oversees Green Building consulting services and LEED project administration, Sustainability Education, the Earthcraft Light Construction program, Energy Modeling and Audit services.
Bill Morrison, LEED AP, Senior Vice President with Carter Real Estate, leads the firm’s mixed-use, healthcare, life science and technology, mission-critical and sport facility project management focuses. He has over 23 years of real estate development and construction experience.
Jason Rooks is Director of Business Development and a Principal with Clean Energy Strategies LLC, a consulting firm focusing on clean energy technologies. Previously, he was a lobbyist for the Georgia Conservation Voters representing environmental and conservation clients.
Philip H. Spector, a tax partner with Troutman Sanders LLP in the firm’s New York office, focuses on domestic and cross-border equipment and facility financing, including project finance and leveraged and operating leasing.
This seminar is approved for the following credits
Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency
6.5 General CLE Credits
Tennessee Commission on CLE
6.33 General CLE Credits
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
| Single Registration |
$495.00 |
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| 2 or more (each) |
$445.00 |
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| Government Employee |
$395.00 |
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| Non-Profit / NGO |
$395.00 |
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| New Associate |
$360.00 |
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| Paralegal |
$360.00 |
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| Student |
$297.00 |
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| Printed Course Materials |
$100.00 |
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| DVD Homestudy |
$505.00 |
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| CD Homestudy |
$505.00 |
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| Downloadable Course Materials |
$100.00 |
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| On Demand (All Sessions) |
$495.00 |
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| On Demand Session 1 |
$90.00 |
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| On Demand Session 2 |
$100.00 |
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| On Demand Session 3 |
$75.00 |
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| On Demand Session 4 |
$125.00 |
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| On Demand Session 5 |
$75.00 |
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| On Demand Session 6 |
$75.00 |
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| On Demand Session 7 |
$100.00 |
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Fee Description
Cancellation Policy
We will refund your tuition less a $50 cancellation charge if we receive your cancellation by 2/11/2010.
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| Hyatt Regency Atlanta |
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265 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
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| Phone: 404-577-1234 |
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