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Financing Renewable Energy Projects

January 29, 2026 Online :: Central Time

“I appreciate the flexibility of EUCI and their ability to offer engaging and informative courses. I learned a lot and will continue to look for available online courses.” 

Wholesale Contracts Administrator II, Dominion Energy

“No matter what your experience level, you will always learn something new in these classes.”

Manager Markets Ops Accounting, Xcel Energy

Renewable energy projects are complex endeavors requiring expertise in financial strategy, risk mitigation, and regulatory navigation. This conference will bring together seasoned professionals and subject matter experts to share their insights on building resilient financial structures, managing uncertainties, and leveraging federal tax incentives. Designed for both experienced financiers and those new to renewable energy, this program will offer a comprehensive view of the financial strategies and technical diligence needed for project success.

Learning Outcomes

  • Gain practical knowledge of renewable energy project finance fundamentals, technical due diligence, and innovative deal structures
  • Assess and mitigate property, financial, and supply chain risks to enhance project resilience
  • Explore real estate finance considerations, including land acquisition, leasing deal structuring, zoning, environmental, due diligence, and tax implications
  • Discover strategies to structure, negotiate, and secure finance deals that optimize financial performance and long-term success
  • Explore federal tax incentives and funding mechanisms, including taxable and tax-exempt options, to maximize project viability
  • Identify and overcome common obstacles to securing capital with practical, actionable solutions

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Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

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Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before December 26, 2025 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Agenda

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Central Time

Online

Log In

8:45 AM

Lunch Break

12:15 - 1:15 PM

Adjourn for the day

4:15 PM

8:45 AM - 8:55 AM

Log In

8:55 - 9:00 AM

Overview and Introductions

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Project Finance Overview/Technical Aspects

The clean energy sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with capital expenditures forecasted to exceed 25% this year. Landmark legislation is reshaping how renewable energy projects are financed and developed.

In this session, attendees will gain a comprehensive overview of the technical aspects of project finance and the evolving role of the independent engineer. We will explore how market shifts and new project timelines influence investment opportunities, due diligence practices, and overall risk assessment.

Monique Dyers, P.E. Principal & CEO Ensight Energy Consulting

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Real Estate Finance Considerations for Renewable Energy Projects

  • Understanding land acquisition, leasing, and financing for renewable energy sites
  • Key aspects of structuring deals for land-based renewable projects
  • Zoning, environmental due diligence, and tax considerations specific to renewables

Brad Flynt Partner Holland & Hart LLP

Andy LeMieux Partner Holland & Hart LLP

11:00 - 11:15 AM

Morning Break

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Maximizing Federal Tax Incentives for Renewable Energy Projects

This session will explore the critical role of federal tax incentives in advancing renewable energy initiatives and facilitating the energy transition. Participants will gain insights into the processes of incentive determination and monetization, with a focus on tax equity and credit transfers.

Dorian Hunt Partner – Head of Renewable Energy Leo Berwick, LP

12:15 - 1:15 PM

Lunch Break

1:15 - 1:45 PM

Building a Strong Deal Structure for Long-Term Success

This session will cover the following topics:

  • Advanced techniques for structuring, negotiating, and securing finance deals
    • Elements of a resilient deal structure
    • Advanced strategies for negotiating terms that benefit all parties
    • Insights into securing finance deals with strong risk mitigation measures
  • Strategies for successful deal-making
    • Lessons learned in the renewable energy sector
  • Addressing barriers to capital
    • Common barriers to securing capital in the renewable energy sector
    • Practical solutions and strategies to overcome these barriers
    • Innovative funding structures and capital stacking techniques

Jose Pumarejo Energy Specialist, Strategy, Law & Finance

1:45 - 2:15 PM

Funding Renewable Energy Projects: Tax-Exempt and Taxable Options

This presentation will cover the following topics:

  • Renewable incentives post H.B.1
  • Tax-exempt bond financing for governmental and non-profit issuers
  • Public/Private Partnership structure
  • Private owner financing

Lee White Managing Director, Public Finance Banker D.A. Davidson & Co.

Alexandra Iseman Managing Director, Public Finance Banker D.A. Davidson & Co.

2:15 - 2:30 PM

Afternoon Break

2:30 - 3:15 PM

Risk Management Approach to Enhance Project Resilience

This presentation will  explore practical strategies to strengthen resilience across three critical dimensions:

  • Property Risk: Continuous risk assessment throughout the project lifecycle, not just at milestones
  • Financial Risk: Reducing cost of capital and exploring alternatives to cash or letters of credit for interconnection security deposits and PPAs
  • Supply Chain Risk: Looking beyond tier-1 suppliers to uncover hidden vulnerabilities, with attention to political and economic instability

T Ngo Strategic Risk and Insurance Advisor Clean Power Whisperer

3:15 - 4:15 PM

Financing in the Post-BBB World and Beyond

This session will cover a brief history of tax credits, an overview of tax equity financing and provide projections for the near term through 2028 and for the post-2028 landscape.

Lonnie Eldridge Principal Assistant City Attorney, City of Glendale Water and Power and Special Counsel Alameda Municipal Power

Speakers

Monique Dyers, P.E.

Principal & CEO
Ensight Energy Consulting

Lonnie Eldridge

Principal Assistant City Attorney, City of Glendale Water and Power and Special Counsel
Alameda Municipal Power

Brad Flynt

Partner
Holland & Hart LLP

Dorian Hunt

Partner – Head of Renewable Energy
Leo Berwick, LP

Alexandra Iseman

Managing Director, Public Finance Banker
D.A. Davidson & Co.

T Ngo

Strategic Risk and Insurance Advisor
Clean Power Whisperer

Andy LeMieux

Partner
Holland & Hart LLP

Jose Pumarejo

Energy Specialist, Strategy, Law & Finance

Santosh Raikar

Managing Partner and Head of Renewables
Silverpeak

Lee White

Managing Director, Public Finance Banker
D.A. Davidson & Co.

Continuing Education Credits

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EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.7 CEUs for this event

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Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must long on and be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit.

 

Instructional Methods

Power Point presentations, Q&A and open discussion

CPE

Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 8.0
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

CpeEUCI 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 submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org

CLE

Only registered attendees can request CLE credits for an EUCI course/event.  Please email [email protected] prior to the course start date and list the state where you are licensed and your bar# as well as the name and date of your course/event in your request, and someone will be in contact.

Who Should Attend

This conference is ideal for finance professionals, project developers, independent power producers, utility representatives, legal advisors, and decision-makers in the renewable energy sector. It is designed for those looking to deepen their understanding of renewable energy finance, optimize project structures, leverage federal tax incentives, and explore innovative financial instruments.