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Webinars
Upcoming Webinars
Renewable Thermal in RPS: March 10, 1PM ET
The webinar will examine issues related to incorporating renewable thermal energy into New Hampshire and Maryland's State Renewable Portfolio Standards
REMA and the Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) invite you to the upcoming webinar on renewable thermal in RPS programs on March 10th at 1 PM ET. The webinar is part of CESA's State-Federal RPS Collaborative.
Background
With the hope of giving a boost to some worthy technologies, various states have explored making renewable thermal technologies eligible for their RPSs. But it can be challenging for an RPS to include projects whose output is measured in heat produced rather than electricity generated. This webinar will examine some of the issues related to renewable thermal in RPSs and will consider how two states are addressing them.
Speakers
- Elizabeth Nixon, Energy Analyst with the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, will explain New Hampshire's RPS special class for thermal renewables, which was created by the state legislature in 2012, and will discuss the early experience with administering it, including the PUC's draft rule.
- Kyle Haas, Energy Policy Manager for Clean Energy Policy at the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), will discuss a report MEA published earlier this year, at the request of the state legislature, examining the implications of adding renewable thermal to the state RPS.
Registration Information
- Advanced registration is required, click here to sign-up>>
- This webinar is free of charge
- You only need a computer, internet access, and at least one hour of your time
- Time and Date: Monday, March 10 at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT
Who should attend the webinar
- Energy project developers
- Utility providers
- Green power marketers
- Permitting officials
- Financiers
- Energy aggregators and traders
- Renewable energy component manufacturers
This webinar is being co-sponsored by the Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA). The State-Federal RPS Collaborative is supported by the US Department of Energy and the Energy Foundation.
About Our Webinars
As part of its educational outreach, REMA conducts live webinars on key issues in the renewable energy industry.
What is a Webinar?
A webinar is a seminar, workshop, or presentation that is transmitted over the Web, with one or more presenters who can share information and interact with the audience.
All that's needed for a REMA webinar is a computer, internet access, and an hour of your time. Once you have access, presentations and audio can be streamed to your computer in real-time.
Archived Webinars
Energy Markets 101
An overview of energy markets, pricing dynamics, and deal structures
Increasingly, large corporations and institutions are seeking ways to purchase power directly from off-site renewable energy projects in order to secure stable long-term electricity rates, provide budget certainty, and generate substantial brand value.
View this webinar, hosted by the Renewable Energy Markets Association (REMA) and OneEnergy Renewables, and gain a foundation for understanding direct purchase options by explaining power market mechanics, rules, and pricing. It also explores traditional renewable power sales approaches, including negotiated deals and PURPA sales contracts. OneEnergy will conclude the presentation by discussing innovative ways for corporations and institutions to structure direct energy purchases from off-site renewable projects.
The session will benefit sustainability managers, energy managers, and renewable energy industry participants
Slide Deck
Live Recording
Energy Markets 101: An overview of energy markets, pricing dynamics, and deal structures from Renewable Energy Markets Associa on Vimeo.
Speakers
- Tim Belden, Principal, Energy GPS
Tim is a policy wonk! In 1992, he was drawn to the energy industry because it presented interesting environmental policy challenges. In the early 1990s he worked at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory where he authored numerous papers analyzing state and federal electricity policies. His energy education continued at UC Berkeley where earned a Masters degree in Public Policy while studying Microeconomics, Statistics, Futures and Options Markets, and Analytic Methods for Energy and Resources. An early pioneer in electricity trading, he held positions at The Williams Companies, Portland General Electric, Enron, and UBS.
- Bill Eddie, President, OneEnergy Renewables
Bill leads OneEnergy Renewables' REC and offset trading operations, and develops renewable energy projects for investment. Previously, as Director of Origination and Procurement at BEF, Bill was responsible for wholesale trading and project origination, and led investments in landfill gas and dairy digester projects. Earlier in his career, Bill practiced environmental and energy law in the Northwest, handling utility ratemaking, renewable energy, water rights, and air and water quality matters. He received the NW Energy Coalition's Headwaters Award in 2004 "in recognition of leadership for a clean and affordable energy future."
- Joseph Seymour, Gov't Affairs Coordinator, REMA
Who should view the webinar
- Energy project developers
- Utility providers
- Green power marketers
- Permitting officials
- Financiers
- Energy aggregators and traders
- Renewable energy component manufacturers
A Green Lame Duck?
Assessing renewable energy legislation at the end of 2012 into 2013
December 10, 2012
Description
Take the pulse of federal renewable energy policy by viewing the webinar "A Green Lame Duck? Assessing renewable energy legislation at the end of 2012 into 2013," recorded on December 10 at 2PM ET. This new webinar from the Renewable Energy Markets Association (REMA) will feature updates on the key renewable energy legislative proposals during the Lame Duck session of the 112th Congress, including the wind Production Tax Credit (PTC), tax extenders, and other incentives for green power.
Ms. Sarah Litke, REMA's governmental advocate and Manager of Governmental Affairs at ML Strategies, will engage attendees on the top issues facing the waning days of the 112th Congress and identify likely top issues and green power champions for the 113th Congress.
Slide Deck
Live Recording
A Green Lame Duck? Assessing renewable energy legislation at the end of 2012 into 2013 from Renewable Energy Markets Associa on Vimeo.
View the webinar and learn
- Overview of activities thus far during the Lame Duck session of Congress
- Fate of (or update on) the wind PTC and tax extenders
- Impact of "Fiscal Cliff" tax issues on renewable energy legislation
- Potential green power champions, leaders for the 113th Congress
- Likely energy proposals for the next session, including likelihood of a carbon tax, Clean Energy Standard, and Cap and Trade.
- Live Q &A discussion with the presenters
Speakers
- Sarah Litke, Manager, ML Strategies
- Joseph Seymour, Gov't Affairs Coordinator, REMA
REC Claims through the Ownership Chain
Guidance and insights for green power purchases
October 4, 2012
Description
The growing green power sector brings both opportunities and challenges for innovative renewable energy marketing and financing strategies. Get up to speed on claims guidance byaccessing the educational REMA webinar, "REC Claims through the Ownership Chain: Guidance and insights for green power purchases."
Slide Deck
Live Recording
REC Claims through the Ownership Chain: Guidance and insights for green power purchases from Renewable Energy Markets Associa on Vimeo.
View this webinar and learn
- An overview of claims guidance from leading industry and government sources like the Federal Trade Commission
- How utility users discuss claims
- How the emergence of DG solar and 3rd party leasing has complicated claims
- What marketers and aggregators should and shouldn't say about their green power deals
- Live Q &A discussion with the presenters
Speakers
- Brad Bowery, CEO, SRECTrade
- Robin Quarrier, Counsel, Center for Resource Solution
- Carol Harwell, Manager - Green Choice, Austin Energy
- Joseph Seymour, Gov't Affairs Coordinator, REMA
Getting the Green Deal Done
Key REC contract terms, definitions, and project developer tips
August 9, 2012
Description
With a combined demand from the voluntary and compliance markets estimated to exceed 200 million MWh of new renewable generation by 2015 [1], it is imperative that green power players understand the essentials of REC contracts. These concepts include items as basic as the types of existing contracts, to commonly used terms, to a more nuanced approach towards successful developer/trader relationships.
Slide Deck
Video Recording
Getting the Green Deal Done: Key REC contract terms, definitions, and project developer tips from Renewable Energy Markets Associa on Vimeo.
View this webinar and learn:
- An overview of the status of voluntary and compliance market contracts
- An update on contract standardization
- Key contract terms and definitions
- The interplay between developers traders during REC contract negotiation
- Question and Answer session with the speakers (interactive)
Speakers
- Steve Mickelsen, Counsel, 3Degrees
- Jason Paul, Senior Vice President of Environmental Markets, Skystream Markets
- Erin Eckenrod, Energy Sales and Structuring Manager, EDP Renewables North America
- Moderated by - Joseph Seymour, REMA Governmental Affairs Coordinator
[1] U.S. Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, “An Examination of the Regional Supply and Demand Balance for Renewable Electricity in the United Statesthrough 2015,” http://renewablemarketers.org/pdf/resources/NREL_projection_2015.pdf, pg. 23
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Why Green Power Matters
How RECs impact project development and achieve sustainability goals
Wednesday, June 27, 2PM ET
Description
Companies, governments, and citizens nationwide have made the decision to support green power by purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). In fact, these voluntary purchases of green power are projected to exceed 133 million MWh by the year 2020, or enough renewable electricity for over 11 million homes. However, despite their decade-plus use in corporate sustainability efforts, branding, and financing new projects, RECs still encounter basic background questions.
View the webinar and hear from industry experts Blaine Collison, Director of the EPA’s Green Power Partnership, Bill Eddie, President of OneEnergy Renewables, and Kathy Loftus, Global Leader of Sustainable Engineering and Energy Management of Whole Foods, as they describe what RECs are, who uses them, and how RECs help build more renewable generation. If your company is considering supporting renewable energy, this webinar is one of the easiest ways to quickly understand how RECs can help you meet your green power needs.
Slide Deck
Video Recording
Why Green Power Matters How RECs impact project development and achieve sustainability goals from Renewable Energy Markets Associa on Vimeo.
View the webinar and learn
- What a “REC” is, how it’s created and tracked
- The major supporters of RECs, both in the private and public sectors
- How RECs help finance renewable energy projects
- Why companies large and small purchase RECs to meet their sustainability and renewable energy goals.
- Additional insights during a robust ‘Question and Answer’ session with the speakers
Who should view the webinar
- Corporate Sustainability Officers
- Building Superintendents
- Energy project developers
- Utility providers
- Financiers
- Energy aggregators and traders
- Renewable energy component manufacturers
Speakers
Blaine Collison, Director, US EPA Green Power Partnership
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Bill Eddie, President, OneEnergy Renewables
 Bill Eddie is President of OneEnergy Renewables, which develops clean energy projects and provides renewable energy solutions to a range of institutions. He previously served as Director of Origination & Procurement at Bonneville Environmental Foundation. Earlier in his career, Bill practiced law in the Northwest, handling utility ratemaking, renewable energy, and environmental matters. He received the NW Energy Coalition's Headwaters Award in 2004 "in recognition of leadership for a clean and affordable energy future."
Kathy Loftus, Global Leader of Sustainable Engineering and Energy Management, Whole Foods
 Kathy coordinates sustainability programs, including overall Company impact reporting, as well as leads engineering, energy management, maintenance, green building and strategic energy procurement efforts for Whole Foods Market and has been in this role for six years. She sits on the Steering Committee for the U.S. DOE’s Commercial Buildings Energy Alliance and coordinates EPA Program partnerships.
In addition to roles as Director of Business Development for a start-up energy technology firm and roles at an electric utility company, Kathy also spent eight years as Director of Energy & Environmental Management for Shaw's Supermarkets and was a past chairperson of FMI’s Energy & Technical Services Committee. She was a participant on the 2005 New England Roundtable on Federal Renewable Energy Policy and is a participant currently on the State Energy Efficiency Action Network’s Utility Motivation Working Group. Kathy has also served as an advisor for the Grocery sector for the USGBC’s LEED program.
She holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She recently served eight years on the Advisory Committee of the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust and on the State’s Large Scale Retail Development Solar, Energy Efficiency & Smart Buildings Committees. She is appointed to her town’s Renewable Energy Commission. She is also Chair of the Board of Directors of Clean Air-Cool Planet.
Renewable Portfolio Standards Update: 2012’s Compliance Modifications, Progress, and Prognostications
Tuesday, March 6, 12PM ET
Description
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has estimated that by the year 2015, mandated electrical generation from state renewable portfolio standards (RPS) will exceed 150 million Mwh. At a time of seemingly stalled federal energy legislation, state RPS mandates are contributing to increased generation capacity nationwide from renewable sources like geothermal, biomass, wind, solar, and hydrogen.
Whether due to statute or new legislation, many state RPS mandates are intransition in 2012 and 2013. Register for the REMA webinar and hear from two renewable energy experts as they delve into generation technologies, sourcing requirements, and other revisions changing the face of renewable energy in the states.
View the webinar and learn
- A summary of 2012’s increased RPS requirements
- Major tier and sourcing requirements changes
- Trends and concerns in RPS modifications in 2012 and 2013
- How and regional RPS trends connect and influence national energy policy discussions
- Additional insights during a robust ‘Question and Answer’ session with the speakers
Who should access the webinar
- Green power (“REC”) marketers
- Energy project developers
- Financiers
- State and federal energy officials
- Energy aggregators and traders
- Renewable energy component manufacturers
Presentation Slides
Note: For those who attended the Renewable Energy Markets Association webinar on March 6, 2012, it was stated erroneously that the case described above pertains to American Electric Power (AEP) rather than Ohio Edison. The revision has been made to the slide deck.
Live Recording
Renewable Portfolio Standards Update: 2012’s Compliance Modifications, Progress, and Prognostications from Renewable Energy Markets Associa on Vimeo.
Speakers
Justin Barnes - Senior Policy Analyst - North Carolina Solar Center (NCSC)/DSIRE
 Justin Barnes is a Senior Policy Analyst at the North Carolina Solar Center (NCSC), where he has worked on the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) since 2007. In addition to performing general updating and maintenance of DSIRE, Justin also manages DSIRE's quantitative RPS research and the NCSC’s activities under the Solar America Communities Outreach (SACO) partnership.
His research interests include innovative financing mechanisms, solar renewable energy certificate (SREC) markets, and net metering in states with retail electric choice. Justin received a B.S. in geography from the University of Oklahoma and an M.S. in environmental policy from Michigan Technological University where his research focused on wind energy siting policies and the commercialization of cellulosic ethanol.
George ‘Chip’ Cannon - Partner - Patton Boggs, LLP
 Chip Cannon is a partner in the Washington DC office of Patton Boggs, LLP where he focuses on energy regulatory and commercial matters, with a concentration on the production and delivery of electric energy and related products, including from wind, solar, hydro and other renewable energy resources. He has been involved in representations before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, federal courts and state regulatory commissions on behalf of electric utilities, independent power producers, project developers, energy traders, financial institutions, and manufacturers of renewable technologies.
He is familiar with the incentive-based programs associated with the development of renewable energy resources, including various state Renewable Portfolio Standards, and the deployment of Smart Grid technologies, and is experienced in drafting contracts for the purchase and sale of Renewable Energy Credits and other green attributes. Mr. Cannon has assisted clients in accessing programs administered by the DOE, including the Loan Guarantee Program and other programs under DOE’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office, and state energy programs.
Moderated by Joseph Seymour - Program Coordinator for Policy and Government Affairs, REMA
Dodd-Frank and Renewable Energy Markets: Analysis and Response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Financial ‘Swap’ Rulemaking
Wednesday, July 20, 1 PM ET
-Update- Read more on how to submit comments to the CFTC on this rulemaking here >>
View the free webinar, “Dodd-Frank and Renewable Energy Markets: Analysis and Response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Financial ‘Swap’ Rulemaking,” and join policy experts from the DC-based governmental affairs firm ML Strategies and environmental commodity sales, trading, and advisory firm 3Degrees as they explore and connect ongoing federal financial reforms and their impact on renewable energy markets.
Released in late May 2011, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have an open rulemaking that seeks to define financial ‘swaps.’ Environmental commodities—including Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)—are part of the rulemaking, and the CFTC and SEC have specifically requested information on how RECs should be treated.
Attend the webinar and learn:
Brief history of the Dodd-Frank Financial reform legislation
What the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s rulemaking on environmental commodities is and its potential impact on REC markets
How renewable energy products may be exempt under the rulemaking
What organizations, businesses and non profits can do in response to the rulemaking and a timeline for moving forward
Question and Answer session with the speakers (interactive)
Presentation Slides
Live Recording
Dodd-Frank and Renewable Energy Markets: Analysis and Response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Financial ‘Swap from Renewable Energy Markets Associa on Vimeo.
Speakers
Steve Mickelsen - Counsel and Corporate Secretary, 3Degrees Group, Inc.
 Steve negotiates structured transactions across 3Degrees’ environmental commodity and utility green power partnership portfolios; and tracks and comments on policy issues related to trading and oversight of environmental commodities for 3Degrees, and in consultation with industry stakeholders.
Previously, Steve worked as an associate in the Legal and Compliance department at the San Francisco based investment bank, Merriman, Curhan Ford & Co., focusing on compliance with SEC and FINRA rules; and as an Attorney-Advisor at the CFTC, where he advised the Honorable George H. Painter regarding the Commodity Exchange Act and the CFTC’s jurisdiction over physical commodity and derivative transactions.
Steve earned a JD from the American University, Washington College of Law, and a BA with a concentration in Economics from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.
Jason Rosenstock - Director of Government Relations, ML Strategies
 Jason is Director of Government Relations at ML Strategies. He brings over 10 years of experience in government relations, having worked in both the public and private sectors. He currently works on a diverse set of issues for ML Strategies clients, including those related to the telecommunications industry and the financial services industry, as well as issues related to large-scale project development.
Immediately before joining ML Strategies, Jason was an associate in the Washington, DC office of an international law firm, where he advised the firm's corporate clients on how to navigate the legislative process. While at the firm, he created, organized, and managed the FACTA Reform Coalition, successfully securing the unanimous support of Congress to retroactively eliminate burdensome lawsuits related to the inclusion of certain information on a consumer's credit or debit card receipts. Additionally, he counseled clients on a variety of matters, including compliance with the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, the Federal Election Commission, and the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
Moderated by Joseph Seymour - Program Coordinator for Policy and Government Affairs, REMA
National Clean Energy Standard: Voluntary Market Impact and Interaction
Thursday, June 2, 2 PM ET
Description
With momentum building for a national Clean Energy Standard (CES), many have questions about its potential impact on the voluntary renewable energy market. Attend the webinar and learn:
Why a federal Clean Energy Standard should matter to companies in the voluntary market
The major opportunities for the voluntary market in a CES
Why this summer is critical to federal CES legislation
How a federal CES could interact with the voluntary market
The outlook for voluntary markets and federal policy through 2011
Presentation Slides
Live Recording
National Clean Energy Standard: Voluntary Market Impact and Interaction from Kyle Gibeault on Vimeo.
Speakers
Jay Carlis - Vice President, Retail Division for Community Energy, Inc
 Jay is responsible for managing Green Power sales and marketing to residential, commercial and institutional customers through 21 utility programs and direct sales. In 2009, Jay led the successful development of CEI’s first on-site solar projects at Eastern University and Smith College. Jay is President of the Renewable Energy Markets Association, an industry trade association that represents the collective interests of organizations that sell renewable energy products through voluntary markets throughout North America.
Jay has an MBA in Marketing and Sustainable Enterprise from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BA in Sociology from Haverford College.
Sarah Litke - Manager of Government Relations, ML Strategies
 Sarah advises both large and start-up companies as well as trade associations on various legislative and regulatory policies in the areas of clean energy, climate change, and the environment.
Previously, Sarah served as an Energy Industry Specialist for Science Applications International Corporation, where she managed projects for the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration and National Energy Technology Laboratory, the U.S. Environmental Protection Administration, numerous State Administrations, regional associations, and commercial clients.
While at SAIC, Sarah served as lead author of numerous publications, including the Department of Energy's Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the United States. Sarah was principle architect of the company's greenhouse gas inventory for the California Climate Action Registry (CCAR) and The Climate Registry (TCR) and drafted General Protocols and Technical Guidelines for these Registries, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and several state reporting programs.
Ed Holt - President, Ed Holt & Associates
 Ed is an independent consultant on renewable energy policy and programs, practicing for over 14 years. He advises government agencies, utilities and non-profits on green power programs, and was one of the earliest to recognize the potential of voluntary markets to help achieve environmental goals. In 2009, Ed was recognized as a Green Power Leadership Winner.
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