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Webinar - Smart Grids and Microgrids The Race for Capital

Created by Yann Loic Tanvez
July 17, 2013 | 12:00 PM | Online - To reserve your Webinar seat you may register at: http://renewableenergyinfo.org/index.php/next-webinar

Subject:   Financing & Business Models  | Date:   17 Jul 2013  | Time:   12:00 pm ET  | Language:   English

 

Speakers:   Patty Durand, Executive Director, Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative; Michael Burr, Editor-in-Chief, Public Utilities Fortnightly; and Joel B. Eisen, Professor, Richmond School of Law

 

Duration:   1h30  | Webinar Type:   Free  |    Institution:   http://renewableenergyinfo.org/Webinar Link

 

Smart grid technologies (interactive digital functionality) and microgrid structures (locally-sited, semi-independent mini power grids) both have the potential to disrupt the economics of existing generation, transmission and distribution markets. Among other things, smart grids and microgrids facilitate expansion of renewable and distributed energy systems and enhance the efficiency of existing grid resources. This program will address technical and policy considerations relating to smart grid and microgrid environments and will examine prospects for financing future investments. It will cover lessons learned from existing projects, near term opportunities to deploy these technologies together or separately, technological innovations and related concerns (e.g., regarding privacy issues). The panel will discuss different aspects of the relevant markets with a view to assessing competitive advantages/challenges in an investment and financing context.

 

Call Times:
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Central
10:00 am - 11:30 am Mountain
9:00 am - 10:30 am Pacific
8:00 am - 9:30 am Alaskan

Teleconference Chairs:
Kimberly E. Diamond, Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Roger D. Stark, Stoel Rives LLP
Sarah A.W. Fitts, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP


Legislative Update: 
Todd Foley, SVP Policy & Government Relations, ACORE


Co-Moderators:
Kimberly E. Diamond, Counsel, Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Roger D. Stark, Partner, Stoel Rives LLP


Speakers:
Patty Durand, Executive Director, Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative
Michael Burr, Editor-in-Chief, Public Utilities Fortnightly
Joel B. Eisen, Professor, University of Richmond School of Law