ON THE CALENDAR: Renewable Energy 101, Sept. 21-22
Alexandria, VA - Renewable Energy 101: Tapping into New Sources of Energy and Money for Housing and Community Development will explore the differences among the various energy sources and provide practical solutions to help you tap into the best renewable energy source for your housing or community development project.
Panel Highlights
- The Best Energy Source for Your Project
- A How-To Guide for Financing Your Project
- The Basics of Tax Credits and Grants
- Overview of Financing Sources
- Policy Updates
The conference will feature case studies of successful projects throughout the country, showing how various renewable energy sources and financing structures can be utilized, including:
- Combining Grants
- Multiple Tax Credits
- Multiple Debt Sources
Who Should Attend?
Developers and Owners of Housing and Community Development Projects looking to secure financing for renewable energy initiatives, to gain advantage in funding competitions by utilizing green technologies and to lower energy costs for their properties
Financial Institutions, Investors and Lenders that use energy tax credits or other methods of financing to invest in or lend against renewable energy facilities or that want to learn about the current state of the renewable energy finance industry, as well as those that see the great opportunity and potential of alternative energy sources
Government Agencies and Municipalities looking for practical and cost-effective ways to encourage and utilize renewable energy, as well as those looking to understand which pieces of the financial puzzle can be met by the private sector and which pieces require governmental encouragement
Energy and Tax Accountants, Lawyers, Environmental Consultants and other Professional Advisers who need to know the current trends in renewable energy project finance and community development or want to enhance their practice in the renewable energy industry
Biomass, Geothermal, Solar, Wind and Other Renewable Energy Developers who want to understand the financial aspects of renewable energy development and take advantage of other community development tools
Building Owners looking to lower operating expenses or to protect themselves against increasing electricity costs by using renewable energy
Farmers and Other Rural Land Owners seeking ways to participate in renewable energy facility development and help develop their communities
Companies, from Start-Ups to Blue Chips, that invest in every part of the renewable energy spectrum, including investors; solar panel, wind turbine and other component manufacturers; “green employment agencies;” and other renewable energy service providers
Nonprofits and Educational Institutions that need advice as they play a role in renewable energy projects as hosts of renewable energy installations and as advocates for renewable energy
Attendees of the conference are eligible for GBCI CE, CLE, CPE CE and HRCI credits.
For more information about the conference and to register, click here.
