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Biennially Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association recognizes Texas Energy Independence Week to focus attention on the role of renewable energy in helping Texas become more energy independent. TREIA declares March 4 - 8 2013 Texas Energy Independence Week 2013 (TEIW). TEIW activities are symbolically scheduled close to March 2, Texas Independence Day.

 

We hope you will come join us for the events supporting the idea of Texas Energy Independence and add your voice to activities at the Texas Capitol during this Legislative Session.  

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Texas Energy Independence Week kicks off with the Renewable Energy Finance Forum

 

TREIA provides forums and briefings at or near the Texas Capitol to inform elected state officials, agencies, staffs, and the public on the current state of the industry and the value of encouraging its growth.  The Finance Forum will examine financing of renewable energy developers and suppliers, their projects and operations. 

 

The Forum features:

Introduction: Steve Krebs, Vice President, OwnEnergy, Inc.

 

Solar Project Finance Case Study:

Speaker: Tuan Pham, President,PowerFin Partners, discussing the stages of a successfully completed 4 MW AC utility-scale solar PV project, from development, through construction, and operation. The presentation will include:

  • Different aspects to be considered when filtering, doing due diligence, valuing, and monetizing smaller grid-tried solar projects
  • Capital contributions and roles played by different parties at different stages of a project
  • Pitfalls to avoid and strategies that worked 

What's Happening Now in Renewable Energy Finance 

Panel: 

Moderator: Steve Krebs, Vice President, OwnEnergy, Inc.

Panelists: Andrew Chen, Director, CIT Group, Thomas Houle, Managing Director, Macquarie, Ted Matula, Deputy General Counsel, Duke Energy Corporation, Bruce Thompson, Vice President, Business Development, Pioneer Green.

A panel of renewable energy finance experts discussing project financing, sources, structures and challenges including procuring financeable revenue contracts, other commercial arrangements, joint venture, regulatory issues and tax and other considerations relevant to limited recourse and corporate financing of renewable energy projects and equipment.   

         

WHEN: Monday, March 4, 2013 - 9:00 am - 11:45 am 
WHERE:  Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, 700 San Jacinto, Austin, TX 78701

COST: Members $30, Non-members $45  

Register soon prices increase on 02/28!

TREIA Policy Luncheon & Legislative Briefing

WHEN: Monday, March 4, 2013, 12:00 -2:00 pm 

WHERE: Omni Austin Hotel Downtown

Cost: Members $30, Non-members $45 or $75 for all day time events  
Register soon prices increase on 02/28!
Texas Energy Independence Week Briefing I 
"Renewable Energy: What it Means to Texas"

This session will highlight the opportunities and challenges of renewable energy development in Texas, with emphasis on current costs and grid integration issues. The session will close with a discussion of renewable energy policies that are consistent with and promote development of a truly competitive energy marketplace in Texas.

Introduction -  Steve Wiese, Principal, Clean Energy Associates

 

Moderator   -  Steve Wiese, Principal, Clean Energy Associates

  1. "A Vision for Renewable Energy in Texas" - Steve Wiese
  2. "Integrating Renewables on the Grid"- Speaker tba
  3. "Current Costs of Renewable Energy" - Colin Meehan, Clean Energy Analyst, Environmental Defense Fund
Speaker:  Clay Butler, Managing Partner, The Butler Firm, "Market Philosophy and Regulation"

WHEN: Monday, March 4, 2013, 2:30 - 5:30 pm 

WHERE: Legislative Conference Center Texas Capitol Extension 

COST: No Charge
Legislative Reception 

WHEN: Monday, March 4, 2013, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
WHERE: The Austin Club, 110 E 9th St  Austin, TX 78701
COST: No Cost, Members and By Invitation Only

Texas Energy Independence Week Briefing II

"The Role of Renewable Energy in Texas Evolving Competitive Electricity Market"

 

WHEN:  Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

WHERE:  Texas Capitol Extension Auditorium

COST:  No Cost

Expanded details at www.treia.org

Tuesday, March 5, 2013
 
Pre-Legislative Visitation Briefing 1:30 -2:00 pm
Members Legislative Visitation 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Visitation Debriefing 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Pre-Legislative Visitation Briefing 8:00 -8:30 am
Members Legislative Visitation 8:30 -Noon
Visitation Debriefing 12:30 - 1:00 pm
"In these challenging economic times ever more creative and innovative means for connecting funding with cleaner energy projects and companies are being developed. The Finance Forum will address issues that directly affect our industry's ability to thrive." Russel Smith, TREIA Executive Director