Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
At Baker & McKenzie, we have worked on landmark renewable energy transactions throughout the US and in Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Europe. We have represented developers, lenders and investors in all aspects of the renewable energy industry including solar, windpower, biofuels, carbon and climate change, geothermal, and cleantech transactions. Our attorneys can advise in all phases of project development, including corporate and tax structuring, equity and debt financings, joint ventures, regulatory matters, and environmental issues.
For more information, visit www.bakernet.com/energy.
Milbank is a leading global legal advisor in renewable energy project development, finance and M&A. We have successfully completed over 180 renewable energy deals, totaling over 9,000 MW of renewable power. Among numerous accolades, Milbank was named the “Legal Advisor of 2008” at the Euromoney/Ernst & Young Global Renewable Energy Awards and the “Top Clean Energy Project Finance Legal Advisor to Arrangers in 2008” by New Energy Finance.
For more information, visit www.milbank.com.
Gold Sponsors
Alston & Bird's integrated renewable energy practice incorporates within a single group, expertise in project development and finance, renewable energy policy, carbon management and renewable energy technology. The group's synergistic approach is unique among law firms and positions the group to add significant value to renewable energy transactions. The group's attorneys are experienced in all sectors of the space, including solar, wind, biofuels, biomass and commodity carbon. With over 800 attorneys, Alston & Bird's offices are in New York, Washington, Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte and the Research Triangle Park.
For more information, visit www.alston.com/.
Foley & Lardner LLP is a national law firm that provides a full array of legal services to assist the rapidly changing and ever more complicated energy industry. The firm’s experience in the industry dates to its origin and has continued through every stage of development. Our energy practice is very broad and diversified, delivering comprehensive solutions and the leading-edge tools required to serve regulated and unregulated industry participants in this increasingly competitive market. Foley’s wind and solar practices are part of our national Energy Industry Team, advising clients in the development, investment, acquisition, construction, and financing of renewable energy facilities throughout the United States and Canada. Our team-based approach, innovative technology, and focus on value and client service are continually recognized by our clients and the legal industry.
For more information, visit www.foley.com.
HSH Nordbank AG is a leading wholesale commercial bank focused on energy, real estate and transportation. The Structured Finance Energy team in New York City specializes in renewable energy (e.g., wind, solar, biomass, land-fill gas, and geothermal) and is one of the most active structured financing groups in the U.S. and Canada and has financed several thousand megawatts of renewable energy. On a global basis, HSH Nordbank has already financed 60 MW of solar projects and intends to aggressively build upon this foundation. We pride ourselves on the ability to offer clients with flexible and innovative financial and structuring solutions. The bank is headquartered in northern Germany and has offices all over the world. It has over $200 billion in assets and is rated "A" / "A1" by S&P and Moody's, respectively.
For more information, visit www.hsh-nordbank.com/.
SkyFuel designs and develops utility scale solar thermal power plants using concentrating solar power (CSP). SkyFuel offers systems built on its SkyTrough™ glass-free parabolic trough solar collectors and is developing its next generation Linear Power Tower™ Fresnel system with molten salt to produce super-heated steam for electricity generation and other industrial applications such as desalination and waste water treatment.
For more information, visit www.skyfuel.com/.
Silver Sponsors
Ausra develops and deploys utility-scale solar technologies to serve global electricity needs in a dependable, market competitive, environmentally responsible manner.
Amid growing public demand for clean energy, Ausra offers solar thermal electric power stations that provide large-scale low-cost, reliable, renewable energy. Unlike competing approaches, Ausra's technology is proven, easily manufactured and installed, and scalable to high volume.
For more information, visit www.ausra.com/.
Envision Solar has the first fully integrated, system-built photovoltaic solar carport for residential, light commercial and light industrial markets worldwide. Now homeowners and small business owners can own a cost-effective, attractive shade structure to protect their cars, and generate clean, renewable energy, off-grid or grid-tied solar power! A variety of patent pending LifePort™ models are in development and are available for purchase as a do-it-yourself kit for easy assembly.
For more information, visit www.envisionsolar.com/index.php?page=portfolio&id=2.
At Stoel Rives (www.stoel.com) we’ve been pioneers in renewable energy law for nearly 30 years. With over 115 of our attorneys dedicated
specifically to renewable energy and sustainability practices, independent experts consistently rate us among the top renewable energy law firms in
the United States. We have represented major national and international energy developers and operators in wind, biofuels, ocean & hydropower,
biomass, geothermal and solar energy projects throughout the United States and abroad. From project finance, tax and construction contracting to
interconnection, transmission and power purchase negotiations – we have the experience to guide clients in any aspect of an energy project.
For more information, visit www.stoel.com.
Thelen is an international law firm with approximately 600 attorneys and is widely known for its
premier practices in the areas of Energy; Finance; Construction; Corporate; Technology, Media, and
Communications; and Complex Litigation, as well as Real Estate; Labor and Employment; Intellectual
Property; Bankruptcy; Domestic and International Tax; and Employee Benefits. Through offices in
New York, San Francisco, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Shanghai, London, Silicon Valley, Hartford,
and Northern New Jersey, Thelen is able to serve clients in many of the world's largest and most
recognized companies in areas such as energy, investment banking, real estate, construction, technology,
telecommunications, media and entertainment, consumer goods, retail, and hospitality. Many of
Thelen's partners have been with the firm for 20 years or more and are recognized leaders in their
practice areas. Their practical, hands-on and results-oriented approach to solving client problems
and assisting clients with capitalizing on opportunities have sustained and nurtured long-term client
relationships that in some cases have spanned many decades.
For more information, visit www.thelenreid.com.
Troutman Sanders LLP is an international law firm with more than 650 lawyers and 16 offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1897, the firm’s heritage of extensive experience, exceptional responsiveness and an unwavering commitment to service has garnered strong, long-standing relationships with clients across the globe. Troutman Sanders has counseled energy industry clients since the 1920s. Since then, a dynamic renewable energy practice has developed to advise clients at every stage, from investment and tax structuring to development, construction and operation. As your plans for wind and solar projects emerge, put the energy of our lawyers to work for you.
For more information, visit www.troutmansanders.com.
Bronze Sponsors
Solar Power Partners, Inc. (SPP) is a California based renewable energy company that is leading the way in streamlining adoption of clean solar energy by businesses, institutions and municipalities throughout the United States of America. SPP combines best-of-breed technologies and the expertise and best practices of top solar and building industry professionals with the financing strength of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) giving building owners a clear path to achieving energy independence with lower electrical costs at predictable rates and without the risks or costs of owning and maintaining solar facilities.
For more information, visit www.solarpowerpartners.com.
Sopogy has pioneered the technology bringing the proven concepts of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) to the distributed generation market. This is called MicroCSP™ and reduces the cost and increases the effectiveness of concentrated solar power collectors. MicroCSP™ is a revolution in solar potential and Sopogy is working to bring our products to the market in a dramatically new way.
We specialize in the development, design, manufacturing and distribution of our technology called the Sopogy Energy System.
Our solar collectors are used to generate electricity, create air conditioning, agricultural drying and for industrial steam. This makes the Sopogy Energy System the most robust solar technology on the market today.
For more information, visit www.sopogy.com/.