(For this past program, we offer two options for purchase: a Homestudy (DVD and written materials) or written materials alone.)
Attorneys, industry executives, government officials, and consumer advocates involved with energy infrastructure investment, public policy and resource development
This conference brings together federal and state policy makers, developers, transmission companies, attorneys and financial players to discuss the opportunities and challenges for solar and wind energy development in Arizona.
These high-level speakers will provide an inside look at the current status and possible impacts of new federal and state initiatives, including the federal stimulus package, Smart Grid, and the interface between the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act and renewable energy siting.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to get an excellent overview of the pertinent law, policy and economics from a distinguished faculty. Together we will stimulate new insights into the direction of renewable energy development in Arizona.
~ Robert D. Anderson, Esq. and Jeffrey W. Crockett, Esq.
Robert D. Anderson, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Fennemore Craig, P.C. / Phoenix, AZ
Jeffrey W. Crockett, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. / Phoenix, AZ
Proposals for national renewable portfolio standards; greater federal control over transmission development; federal carbon regulation
David A. Fitzgerald, Esq.
Schiff Hardin LLP / Washington, DC
The overall mix of issues; where renewables, energy efficiency and demand-side management fit in; how the federal pieces are working together
The Hon. Marc Spitzer, Esq., Commissioner
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission / Washington, DC
Overview of legislative and administrative initiatives at state and regional levels for generating and manufacturing facilities; impacts of federal carbon regulation proposals on regional carbon reduction and trading initiatives
Jeffrey W. Crockett, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. / Phoenix, AZ
Identifying the moving parts and relationships between industry and the federal stimulus package; the interplay between stimulus funding and private sector financing
James Heidell, Vice President, Energy, Environment, and Network Industries Practice
NERA Economic Consulting / Broomfield, CO
Water quantity and quality issues for solar projects: Obtaining water rights and approvals in Southwestern water markets; water policy issues related to renewable supplies versus groundwater use and utilizing water for export of energy; Clean Water Act
Robert D. Anderson, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Fennemore Craig, P.C. / Phoenix, AZ
Endangered species and wildlife issues: How Endangered Species Act and Migratory Bird Treaty Act affect solar and wind energy development; problematic species and areas; potential compliance issues, including "take" of avian species & habitat destruction
Jaron J. Bromm, Esq.
Fennemore Craig P.C. / Denver, CO
Overview of power markets in the Southwest and how they are functioning; new federal legislation on transmission, including proposals to shift primary siting authority to the federal government; what is needed where for new transmission lines
Jeffrey B. Guldner, Esq., Vice President, Rates and Regulation
Arizona Public Service Company / Phoenix, AZ
The Smart Grid movement: Innovation in transmission planning and operations; new methods for optimizing transmission systems and operations; how they can help integrate variable wind and solar into the grid
Richard Drummond, CEO and Chief Scientist
Drummond Group, Inc. / Fort Worth, TX
Cost allocations: Anticipating the argument over who should pay for what and how (particularly for renewable power generated for export to out of state markets)
Sandra Ringelstetter Ennis, Vice President
NERA Economic Consulting / Chicago, IL
Sponsored by Snell & Wilmer LLP and Fennemore Craig PC
Robert D. Anderson, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Fennemore Craig, P.C. / Phoenix, AZ
Jeffrey W. Crockett, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. / Phoenix, AZ
A comparison of the standards and programs in the Southwestern states; how the states are implementing them
The Hon. Paul Newman, Esq., Commissioner
Arizona Corporation Commission / Phoenix, AZ
Insights into the project developer's decision making process; differences between Southwestern states and factors that influence site selection
Tom C. Wray, Manager of Transmission and Generation Projects
SouthWestern Power / Phoenix, AZ
NEPA review of projects on federal lands
G. Van Velsor Wolf, Jr., Esq.
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. / Phoenix, AZ
Projects on state lands
Jamie L. Hogue, Deputy Land Commissioner
Arizona State Land Department / Phoenix, AZ
Projects on tribal lands
Teresa Leger de Fernandez, Esq.
Nordhaus Law Firm / Santa Fe, NM
Local economic development perspective on what makes the industry attractive; overview of the types of incentives governments are offering in Arizona
Barry G. Broome, President & CEO
Greater Phoenix Economic Council / Phoenix, AZ
There is a $25 cancellation fee for Course Materials orders and $50 for Homestudy orders
This program qualifies for 9.75 AZ CLE credits. Upon request, we will apply for CLE credits in other states and other types of credits.
Our complete Homestudy Course, consisting of a DVD recording and the course materials (either a binder or searchable CD), is available for $1005. The course materials alone are available for $100. We will ship your Homestudy order via UPS ground within two weeks after the seminar or from the date we receive payment.
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Robert D. Anderson, Program Co-Chair, director at Fennemore Craig, P.C. and Chair of the Renewable Energy Group, practices in environmental, natural resources and water law and focuses on assured water supply, Groundwater Code compliance water quality, wetlands, endangered species, and cultural resources. He is listed in Best Lawyers and Chambers USA.
Jeffrey W. Crockett, Program Co-Chair, partner at Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., focuses on public utilities regulation, water rights, and planning, development and construction of utility infrastructure for master planned developments, with emphasis in telecommunications law and renewable energy. He is listed in Best Lawyers.
The Hon. Marc Spitzer, Special Address, Commissioner at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), focuses on supplies of electricity and natural gas, wholesale energy markets and transmission systems. Previously, he was Chairman of the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Jaron J. Bromm, practices in the areas of environmental and natural resources law in matters involving the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and National Environmental Policy Act at Fennemore Craig P.C.
Barry G. Broome, President & CEO at Greater Phoenix Economic Council, has launched a statewide international program to attract foreign investment and initiated the Community Building Consortium (CBC) to accelerate development through product, planning and process.
Richard Drummond, CEO and Chief Scientist at Drummond Group, Inc., leads the company's technical and research strategies including the technical standards' bodies and vertical industry groups supporting energy and B2B commerce.
David A. Fitzgerald, partner at Schiff Hardin LLP, counsels electric utility, rural electric cooperative and municipal electric system clients on transactional, regulatory, litigation and legislative matters, and is a registered federal lobbyist.
Jeffrey B. Guldner is Vice President, Rates and Regulation, at Arizona Public Service Company. Previously he was a partner at Snell & Wilmer LLP, where he practiced energy and public utilities law.
James Heidell, Vice President at NERA Economic Consulting in Energy, Environment, and Network Industries Practice, focuses on electricity and natural gas utilities and electric wholesale markets.
Jamie L. Hogue, Deputy Land Commissioner at Arizona State Land Department focuses on growth-related public policy issues. Previously, she was the Government Relations Consultant at Arizona Corporation Commission.
Teresa Leger de Fernandez is a partner with the Nordhaus Law Firm, LLP, and specializes in working with Tribes and tribal utilities on infrastructure development, right of way negotiations, energy assets acquisitions, and financing.
The Hon. Paul Newman, Commissioner of the Arizona Corporation Commission, was previously named Legislature of the Year by Arizona Association of Counties and Behavioral Health Community.
Sandra Ringelstetter Ennis, Vice President at NERA Economic Consulting, focuses on wholesale power markets, regulation and evolution of competitive markets, and the simulation of electric systems.
G. Van Velsor Wolf, Jr., senior environmental lawyer in Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.'s Real Estate, Environmental, Energy & Finance Law Practice Group, concentrates on National Environmental Policy Act issues, environmental due diligence in transactions, liability analysis, regulatory compliance and environmental claim defense. He is listed in Best Lawyers and Chambers USA.
Tom C. Wray is Manager of transmission and generation projects at SouthWestern Power and is the project manager of the SunZia Southwest Transmission Project.
