IPED Conferences
Financing Renewable Energy
Sponsored by:
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September 21-22, 2010
The Hotel Monaco
Alexandria, VA
Why You Should Attend
Through sophisticated presentations by industry leaders, Renewable Energy 101 will arm attendees with the information they need to determine the best renewable energy source for their housing and/or community development projects, as well as offer insight regarding how to secure financing for such projects through government incentives and private sources. Discussions will include the pros and cons of available renewable energy products including solar, community wind, biomass, geothermal and fuel cell. Case studies highlighting successful projects throughout the country using various renewable energy sources will also be featured.
Often it’s difficult to wade through the flood of information disseminated about renewable energy. Renewable Energy 101 will hone in on the differences between the various energy sources; and provide practical solutions and answers, to help you tap into the best renewable energy source for your housing or community development project.
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 who 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 solar energy
- Farmers and Other Rural Land Owners who want to find 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 solar 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

