Project Economics
Analysis of Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariffs in the U.S.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has published a report analyzing the impacts that state level feed-in tariff policies can have on the renewable energy industry across the country. The report uses data and reports from around the world to highlight the various benefits that a feed-in tariff type of policy can have on renewable energy development.
Financing Wind Power: The Future of Energy
This three-day conference will focus on:
* current debt and tax credit equity structures for wind financing, providing a solid understanding of how deals come together;
* up-to-date information on pending legislation and current federal and state policies for wind energy;
Kansas Community Wind Toolkit
This resource from the Kansas Corporation Commission is an Xcel spreadsheet that steps through the ins and outs of community wind in Kansas, including extensive discussion of areas with good potential for community wind development.
3RD ANNUAL RENEWABLE ENERGY FINANCE & INVESTMENT SUMMIT
3RD ANNUAL RENEWABLE ENERGY FINANCE & INVESTMENT SUMMIT
Exploring Key Deals & Developments in the Renewable Fuel & Renewable Power Markets
Harvesting Clean Energy 8
The Harvesting Clean Energy Conference is the Northwest’s premiere gathering for agriculture and energy interests working to advance new opportunities for agriculture producers and rural communities in clean energy production. Clean energy offers real solutions – financial and practical – for our farmers, ranchers, rural utilities and towns, tribes, and regional economy.
Wind Energy Institute
February 19-20; Austin Convention Center; Austin, TX
Property Taxation of Wind Generation Assets
"Property Taxation of Wind Generation Assets," North American Windpower, May 2006, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 31-34.
Community Wind Toolbox Chapter 13: Power Purchase Agreement
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A power purchase agreement (PPA) is a contract to buy the electricity generated by a power plant. These agreements are a critical part of planning a successful wind project because they secure a long-term stream of revenue for the project through the sale of the electricity generated by the project. Securing a good PPA is often one of the most challenging elements of wind project development.
This section covers the basics of a power purchase agreement and things to consider as you negotiate with a power purchaser. The main topics covered in this section are:
