Financing Green in the Present Economic Environment

Preconference Seminar held by Global Change Associates, Brown Rudnick and PGS Energy Training

A One-Day Classroom Seminar (CPE Approved)

The Program: The financial crisis has impacted investment in the green sector and has forced more innovative and entrepreneurial activities in both project finance and cleantech investment. Our one day seminar gives you insights into what that new economic environment is for investors, funds, banks, entrepreneurs and developers. Hear from experts in investment banking, cleantech venture capital, tax equity and debt strategies, and green finance. This seminar is a how to guide to get investment in this new economic environment.

What You Will Learn

What is the State of Play in Green Finance
What is the Emerging Business Model for Investment
What are the Investment Opportunities
Renewable Energy Project Finance Opportunities
How an Investment Banker Views the Sector
What Investment Opportunities Do Venture Capitalists See
How a Start Up Views the Sector
What are the Tax Impacts of Investment the Sector
What are the Smart Grid Opportunities
What the Distributed Generation Opportunities
Structured Finance Applications for Renewables & Cleantech

Seminar Agenda

Untitled Document

The Program
8:30 am Registration & Breakfast
9:00 am The New Green Business Model
Peter Fusaro, Chairman, Global Change Associates
9:30 am Structuring Renewable Energy Projects
Howard Siegel, Partner, Brown Rudnick
10:00 am An Investment Banker's View of Green Investment Opportunities
Thomas Blum, Partner, GC Andersen Partners, LLC
10:30 am Break
11:00 am State Funding Sources for Cleantech
Speaker from NYSERDA invited
11:30 am Structuring Companies for Tax Advantages
Patrick Cox, Partner, Tax Chair, Brown Rudnick
12:00 pm
12:15 pm Lunch Break
1:30 pm Smart Grid Opportunities
Ashutosh Shastri, Director, Enerstat Consulting
2:00 pm Investing in the Distributed Generation Small: Small is Beautiful Again
Presented by Principal, Triton Meridian
2:30pm The Path to Financing
Mike Gordon, Founder of CPower and CEO, The Joule Group
3pm Break
3:30 pm What Investment Criteria VCs are Looking for
Scott Depasquale, Partner, Braemar Ventures
4:15 Peter Fusaro Summarizes the Takeaways from the Day
4:30 Seminar Ends

Hotel and Seminar Information

This one-day seminar will be held at the Law Offices of Brown Rudnick listed below or can be conducted on-site at your facilities. The seminar will start promptly at 8:30 AM and will finish at 4:30 PM. The program includes continental breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks. Attendees also receive a professionally produced seminar manual that can serve as a valuable office reference. Dress is casual for all seminars.

COVID 19 Information: Please click here for the PGS Covid-19 policy. You can confirm each hotel's specific COVID 19 policy using the link(s) provided below.

Registration Fee and Discounts

The price for this comprehensive two-day seminar is $995 (USD).

Additional attendees and government employees receive a 10% discount.
Register 4 or more attendees and receive 20% Off. Special pricing is available for groups of 5 or more.
If you want attendees to pay with separate credit cards or have other questions, please call (440) 853-1038 for assistance.

Payments and Cancellations

Payment is due prior to the start of the seminar by Visa, Master Card, American Express, or corporate check. Seminar fees will be charged to your credit card at the time of registration unless other arrangements have been made. Please make checks payable to "PGS Energy Training" 26 Teal Lane • Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Cancellations will result in a credit that is good for 2 years which can be transferred to a colleague. Substitutions may be made at any time. For more information on PGS policies regarding administrative matters and complaint resolution, please contact our offices at (440) 853-1038.

CPE Credits in Specialized Knowledge

This live group seminar is eligible for 6.0 CPE credits. Be aware that state boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. As of January 1, 2002, sponsored learning activities are measured by program length, with one 50-minute period equal to one CPE credit. One-half CPE credit increments (equal to 25 minutes) are permitted after the first credit has been earned in a given learning activity. You may want to verify that the state board from which your participants will be receiving credit accept one-half credits.

PGS Energy Training 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. CPAs interested in attending any seminars should contact our offices for details on CPE credits granted and any prerequisite requirements.

PGS Energy Training is registered with GARP as an Approved Provider of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits. If you are a Certified FRM or ERP, please record this activity in your Credit Tracker at http://www.garp.org/cpd. Please inform PGS Energy Training that you are a GARP CPE participant upon seminar registration.

The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) is a not-for-profit membership association dedicated to preparing professionals and organizations for making better-informed risk decisions. GARP's membership represents more than 150,000 risk management practitioners and researchers at academic institutions, banks, corporations, government agencies, and investment management firms in 195 countries and territories. GARP administers the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and Energy Risk Professional (ERP) Exams – certifications recognized by risk professionals worldwide. Visit www.garp.org/cpd.

Who Should Attend

Among those who will benefit from this seminar include energy and electric power executives; attorneys; government regulators; energy traders; project developers, renewable energy entrepreneurs, marketing & sales personnel; accountants & auditors; plant operators; engineers; and corporate planners. Types of companies that typically attend this program include cleantech venture capital funds, engineering companies, energy producers and marketers; utilities; banks & financial houses; industrial companies; accounting, consulting & law firms; municipal utilities; government regulators and electric generators.

Prerequisites and Advance Preparation

This fundamental level group live seminar has no prerequisites. No advance preparation is required before the seminar.

Why Choose PGS?

PGS seminars are known for their clear explanations and in-depth content. Register for a PGS class today, and join the over 10,000 energy professionals who have already attended one of PGS's proven programs.

Program Level & Delivery Method

Basic level. This fundamental course begins with basic material and then proceeds to the intermediate level. Delivery method is "Group-Live.”

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