One of the most active sectors in U.S. project finance has been renewable energy. Whether driven by states’ renewable portfolio standards or government programs and tax incentives, renewable energy has been a bright spot in a challenging post-financial crisis environment. The event will bring bank lenders, institutional investors, developers, equity sponsors, lawyers and advisors together for an afternoon to share thoughts on the state of the project finance sector as it relates to the financing of renewable energy development. It will endeavor to go deeper than typical industry conferences, and present speakers who demonstrate a passion for the business, and a vision for the future.
2:00 pm Registration
2:30 pm Welcome / Opening Remarks
Susan Skerritt, Managing Director & Americas Head, Deutsche Bank, Global Transaction Banking
Will Marder, Director & Global Product Manager for Project Finance, Deutsche Bank, Trust & Agency Services
2:40 pm An Owner’s Perspective on Renewable Incentives & Energy Regulation
Paul Cutler, Treasurer, NextEra Energy Partners
3:10 pm Panel Session: The State of Renewable Energy Project Finance in Latin America
Moderator: Ariel Ramos, Partner, Haynes and Boone
Alex Hinojosa, Deputy Managing Director, North American Development Bank
David Vuelta, Director for Structured Finance, ACS Industrial Services
Vanessa Lamort de Gail, Director, Deutsche Bank Infrastructure & Energy Finance
3:45 pm Panel Session: The State of Renewable Energy Project Finance in North America
Moderator: David Evans, Partner, Clifford Chance
John Nordeman, President, Safari Energy
Brian O’Connor, Managing Director, Ares Management
Vinod Mukani, Director, Deutsche Bank Infrastructure & Energy Finance
4:20 pm Closing Remarks
4:30 pm Networking Reception
For event enquiries, please contact Carrie Reid creid@ipfa.org