2019 Financing RenewableEnergy Tax CreditsSpring Conference

May 23-24Parc 55 San Francisco

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Conference AgendaTHURSDAY, MAY 23

8-9 A.M.

Registration and Breakfast9-9:10 A.M.

Welcome Address � Stephen Tracy, Novogradac

� James Duffy, Nixon Peabody LLP

� Keith Martin, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

� Dan Siegel, U.S. Bancorp Community Development

Corporation

9:10-10 A.M.

Washington Report & Industry UpdatePanelists discuss the latest events from Washington, D.C., including legislative efforts to extend the investment tax credit (ITC) and production tax credit, as well as efforts to make storage eligible for the ITC.

� Michael Novogradac, Novogradac & Company LLP

� Keith Martin, Norton Rose Fulbright

10-10:10 A.M.

Networking Break

10:10-11 A.M.

Solar Industry Trends–From Utility Scale to ResidentialHear what’s popular in solar development and what’s coming, getting a broad picture of how the market looks. Learn about what’s happening in different sectors, what issues they face and common trends–

including how the low cost of capital effects different sectors.

� Forrest Milder, Nixon Peabody LLP

� David McIlhenny, SunPower Corporation

� Simms Duncan, Lightsource BP

11-11:10 A.M.

Networking Break

11:10 A.M.-NOON

Full Stack Lending–Pre-NTP, Back Leverage, Construction, Permanent, SecuritizationCapital is plentiful and lending has evolved. Learn about both traditional and emerging trends for attracting capital to your project.

� Dirk Michels, Ballard Spahr LLP

� Don Danh, East West Bank

� Joe Ritter, Seminole Financial Services

� Andy Redinger, KeyBanc Capital Markets

� Jennifer Williams, Live Oak Bank

NOON-1 P.M.

Luncheon

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Conference AgendaTHURSDAY, MAY 231-1:50 P.M.

The Competitive Sponsor (Cash) Equity LandscapeIn an evolving market where sponsors are getting in earlier and lenders are moving toward early-stage development, hear which funds are investing, where they’re investing and how to find them.

� Amanda Rosenberg, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

� Jesse Grossman, Soltage Renewables

� Richard Dovere, C2 Energy Capital

� Alex Ellis, Excelsior Capital

1:50-2 P.M.

Networking BreakCyril Magnin Foyer

2-2:50 P.M.

Financial Products, Insurance and Third-Party GuaranteesWhile the finance space has evolved rapidly for renewable energy, so have the various financial and insurance products. Learn how such products can enhance the value proposition of projects to your investors or in some cases help projects become “bankable.”

� James Duffy, Nixon Peabody LLP

� Corey Lewis, Aon Risk Services Northeast, Inc.

� Jason Kaminsky, kWh Analytics

� Max Dworkin, Energetics

� Craig Robb, City National Bank

2:50-3 P.M.

Networking Break

3-3:50 P.M.

2019–The last year of the 30 Percent Solar ITC?With the phasedown of the ITC coming in 2020, get up to date information and strategies from tax attorneys on what the phasedown could mean to your development. Hear about what you should be doing to prepare for the phasedown in terms of a potential safe harbor strategy in addition to rumblings about lobbying for an ITC extension.

� Jerome Breed, Miles Stockbridge LLP

� Scott Cockerham, Kirkland & Ellis LLP

3:50-4 P.M.

Networking Break

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Conference AgendaTHURSDAY, MAY 23

4-5 P.M.

Tax Equity Outlook Learn more about the status of the current tax equity market. Investors participating, pricing trends, effect of tax-reform on pricing, popular transaction structures and investor’s thoughts on safe harboring strategies as we head toward the beginning of the ITC phasedown in 2020.

� Scott Cockerham, Kirkland and Ellis LLP

� Dan Siegel, U.S. Bancorp Community Development

Corporation

� Jordan Newman, Wells Fargo

� Gary Blitz, Aon Risk Services Northeast, Inc.

� Karin Berry, NTCIC

� Dick Rai, Dick Rai Consulting

5-6:30 P.M.

Reception

FRIDAY, MAY 248-9 A.M.

Registration & Breakfast

9-9:30 A.M.

Keynote AddressOur distinguished speaker shares thoughts on the state of the renewable energy industry, the importance of tax credits in spurring development and what the future may bring.

9:30-9:45 A.M.

Networking BreakCyril Magnin Foyer

9:45-10:45 A.M.

Disrupting Traditional Utilities–Microgrid and Storage Opportunities A panel of experts examine the growing popularity of energy-independent strategies, from “minigrids” to bigger options. Hear how storage options affect the market and which types of transactions are more likely to incorporate storage. Experts will share what impact microgrids and storage may have on the future.

� John Marciano, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

� Ryan Bennett, 38 Degrees North

� Suleman Khan, Swell Energy

10:45-11 A.M.

Networking BreakCyril Magnin Foyer

11 A.M.-NOON

Asset Management: Truth, Fact, and FictionAfter you close a transaction to finance a renewables project, work still remains–specifically, how to manage it. Expert panelists will discuss why some projects struggle and provide tips on how to improve the performance of your individual project or your solar and wind portfolios.

� Richard Cogen, Nixon Peabody LLP

� Raymond Szylko, Omnidian, Inc.

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Conference RatesEARLY BIRD

BEFORE APRIL 30STANDARD

AFTER APRIL 30ON-SITE ONLINE REGISTRATION

CORPORATE $675 $775 $800REGISTER

NONPROFIT $575 $675 $700

ACCREDITATIONNovogradac & Company LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Website: www.nasba.org.

EARLY BIRD CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND HOTEL RATES HAS EXPIRED. NORMAL REGISTRATION AND HOTEL RESERVATION

Hotel ReservationA limited block of rooms will be held until April 30, 2019. After April 30, 2019, they will be accepted on a space-available basis only and cannot be guaranteed at the discounted rate.

PARC 55 SAN FRANCISCO,A HILTON HOTEL $215 PER NIGHT, PLUS TAX BOOK YOUR HOTEL

SPECIAL ASSISTANCEOur conference facilities are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please contact Leslie Mason at 240.235.1706 or leslie.mason@novoco.com if you require assistance.

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