Wind and Solar Energy Law 101
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Arizona CLE |
|
3 Total |
| California CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Colorado CLE |
|
4 Total |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Delaware CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Georgia CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Idaho CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Illinois CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Maine CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Missouri CLE |
|
3.6 Total |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Montana CLE |
|
3 Total |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
3 Total |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
3 Total |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Nevada CLE |
|
3 Total |
| New York CLE |
|
3.5 Total |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
3.5 Total |
| Oregon CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Vermont CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Washington CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
3.5 Total |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
3.6 Total |
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Overview
Land Use and Contract Insights
The future of renewable energy is here! With government policy and other forces turbocharging the growth of solar and wind projects, will you become a part of the transition or get left behind? This program will show you how to advise clients on fundamental legal issues and opportunities, including land use, contracts, and more. Build your knowledge and drafting skills to meet clients' wind and solar energy needs - register today!
- Review the latest green energy law changes and updates.
- Explore zoning and permitting barriers to solar and wind energy development.
- Clearly lay out the rights and duties of developer vs. landowner within solar and wind easements or leases.
- Walk through the key provisions of solar and wind power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Abbreviated Agenda
- The Latest Green Energy Law Changes, Trends, and Updates
- Land Use and Zoning
- Solar and Wind Leases and Easements (With Samples)
- Power Purchase and Interconnection Agreements (With Samples)
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Arizona CLE |
|
3 Total |
| California CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Colorado CLE |
|
4 Total |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Delaware CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Georgia CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Idaho CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Illinois CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Maine CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Missouri CLE |
|
3.6 Total |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Montana CLE |
|
3 Total |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
3 Total |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
3 Total |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Nevada CLE |
|
3 Total |
| New York CLE |
|
3.5 Total |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
3.5 Total |
| Oregon CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Vermont CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Washington CLE |
|
3 Total |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
3.5 Total |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
3.6 Total |
Credit Details by Jurisdiction
OnDemand Video
CLE
Credits
Alaska CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 3: This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of technology-delivered credit, which includes 3.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hours of MECLE credit. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions.
Video Download - Alaska CLE - 3: This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of technology-delivered credit, which includes 3.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hours of MECLE credit. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions.
Arizona CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 3: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE Interactive CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility Interactive CLE credit.
Video Download - Arizona CLE - 3: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE Interactive CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility Interactive CLE credit.
California CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.
Video Download - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.
Colorado CLE Approved · 4 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 4: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.
Video Download - Colorado CLE - 4: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program may qualify for up to 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.
Connecticut CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 3: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for up to 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.
Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 3: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for up to 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.
Delaware CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 3.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Georgia CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 3: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.
Video Download - Georgia CLE - 3: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.
Hawaii CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for up to 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.
Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for up to 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.
Idaho CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.
Video Download - Idaho CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.
Illinois CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
Video Download - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
Louisiana CLE Upon Request · 3 Total Credits
OnDemand - Louisiana CLE - 3: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Louisiana Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Louisiana State Bar Association. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours (based on a 60-minute credit hour) of computer based credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to computer based ethics credit. No more than 4.0 hours of computer based CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.
Video Download - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.
Course Book - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.
Minnesota CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for up to 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.
Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for up to 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.
Missouri CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.
Video Download - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.
Course Book - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
Montana CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Montana CLE - 3: This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - Montana CLE - 3: This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
North Dakota CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 3: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim up to 3.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.
Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 3: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim up to 3.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.
Nebraska CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit. No more than 5.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for up to 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit. No more than 5.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
New Hampshire CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 3: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.
Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 3: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.
New Mexico CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the State Bar of New Mexico/MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hour of self-study credit, including 0.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.
Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the State Bar of New Mexico/MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hour of self-study credit, including 0.0 hours of self-study ethics credit.
Nevada CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.
Video Download - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.
New York CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
- 3.5 Areas of Professional Practice
Earn Until
OnDemand - New York CLE - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours. 3.50 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Video Download - New York CLE - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours. 3.50 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Oklahoma CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.
Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.
Oregon CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.
Video Download - Oregon CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.
Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 3.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit. No more than 6.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 3.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit. No more than 6.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Tennessee CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 3.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.
Vermont CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Washington CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Washington CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 3.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.
Video Download - Washington CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 3.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.
Wisconsin CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 3.5: Approved for up to 3.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners. No more than 15.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. An attorney may not earn ethics and professional responsibility credit with repeated on-demand courses.
Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 3.5: Approved for up to 3.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners. No more than 15.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. An attorney may not earn ethics and professional responsibility credit with repeated on-demand courses.
West Virginia CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program may qualify for up to 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. No more than 12.0 hours of pre-recorded CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program may qualify for up to 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. No more than 12.0 hours of pre-recorded CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
Course Book (PDF Download)
CLE
Credits
Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
Course Book - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics or harassment and discrimination credit with self-study.
Missouri CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits
Earn Until
Course Book - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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Agenda
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The Latest Green Energy Law Changes, Trends, and Updates
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Land Use and Zoning
- Zoning and Permitting
- Transmission Line Siting and Permitting
- Key Environmental Issues
- Due Diligence Checklist for Wind and Solar Development
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Solar and Wind Leases and Easements (With Samples)
- Form of Agreement - Easement vs. Lease vs. Option
- Legal Description
- Terms and Timelines
- Payments
- Rights and Duties: Developer vs. Landowner
- Indemnification and Insurance
- Renewals, Termination, Restoration
- Additional Considerations
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Power Purchase and Interconnection Agreements (With Samples)
- PPA Usage and Timing
- The Relationship Between Project Financing and the PPA
- Contractual Mechanics of Buying and Selling Energy
- PPA vs. Lease
- Sample Provisions
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Lea A. Phillips
focuses her practice on serving the renewable energy, manufacturing, and waste/recycling industries; and has particular expertise in battery energy storage systems (BESS). She regularly provides legal counsel on project development, and obtains and defends challenges to environmental and land use permits on behalf of her clients. Ms. Phillips also advises clients on environmental risks and liabilities in business and real estate transactions, and routinely negotiates environmental indemnity agreements, prospective purchaser agreements, and transition services agreements. She earned her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Arizona State University. Ms. Phillips is admitted to practice in the state of Arizona.
Speaker bio
Paul Goeringer
is the extension legal specialist at the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources at the University of Maryland. He is the auther of more than 100 Extension articles with one titled "Current Legal Rules Benefit Spray Applicators When It Comes to Pesticide Drift." Mr. Goeringer grew up on his family's wheat and cattle operation in Western Oklahoma. He attended Oklahoma State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics. Mr. Goeringer earned his J.D. degree from the University of Oklahoma, his LL.M. degree in Agricultural Law and his Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Arkansas. He is licensed to practice in Oklahoma. Mr. Goeringer is an active member of the American Agricultural Law Association, Agriculture Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association, Southern Agricultural Economics Association and Agricultural & Applied Economics Association.
Speaker bio
Sarah A. Noe
is an associate attorney at Ballard Spahr, where she specializes in representing clients in the renewable energy sector. As a key member of the firm's Environment and Natural Resources practice group, Ms. Noe offers comprehensive counsel on environmental and land use permitting, along with a broad range of related regulatory matters. She provides valuable legal guidance to clients navigating the complexities of these areas, ensuring they comply with relevant laws and regulations while pursuing sustainable projects. In addition to her environmental and regulatory work, Ms. Noe has extensive experience representing and advising clients in real estate transactions. Ms. Noe's practice encompasses a diverse range of industries, allowing her to deliver strategic advice and practical solutions to clients facing a wide array of legal challenges. Before joining Ballard Spahr as a summer associate, Ms. Noe gained valuable experience at the Center for Public Health Law and Policy at Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. There, she focused her research efforts on two significant public health issues: the Zika virus outbreak and the opioid epidemic. This experience shaped her understanding of the intersection between law, public health, and policy, and enhanced her ability to approach complex legal matters from a broader perspective. Ms. Noe earned her Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude from Arizona State University, where she demonstrated an exceptional academic record. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor degree from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Law School, further honing her legal skills and preparing her for her successful career in law. Ms. Noe is admitted to practice in the state of Arizona.
Speaker bio
David P. Littell
is a seasoned energy and environmental expert, advising clients as private counsel and in various official roles. His expertise in strategy, innovation, and collaboration helps clients achieve objectives across multiple cases and initiatives. He has testified before agencies like FERC, the U.S. EPA, and state legislatures, and regularly speaks on energy and environmental issues. Mr. Littell is a sought-after leader with deep knowledge of energy market rules, state regulations, and the intersection of environmental law and policy. He played a key role in creating the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, North America's first market-based greenhouse gas program. His experience spans power sector transformation, energy resource integration, grid modernization, environmental permitting, compliance counseling, due diligence, and litigation support. Whether large or small, Mr. Littell excels in guiding clients through complex projects, cases, and transactions. Mr. Littell received his JD from Harvard Law School, cum laude. He is admitted in the states of Maine and Connecticut.
Speaker bio
Katie Leesman
advises clients on complex business transactions, with a focus on energy project finance, public-private partnership (P3) initiatives, project development and acquisition, related financings, and federal and state energy regulatory matters. She has experience across a wide range of project technologies, including commercial, utility-scale, residential photovoltaic systems, and community solar projects. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Leesman worked as a legal policy analyst for Dell Inc.'s government affairs group. She completed internships with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Office of Administrative Litigation, served as a law clerk with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance within the National Planning, Measures, and Analysis division. Ms. Leesman earned her J.D. degree, cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law, where she was a member of the American University International Law Review and the Moot Court Honor Society. She earned her B.A. degree, cum laude, from Mary Washington College, where she was a member of Pi Sigma Alpha and Phi Alpha Theta. Ms. Leesman is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia.
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