2019 – Page 5 – Global Power Law & Policy

Executive Summary Available: RMI’s “A Corporate Purchaser’s Guide to Risk Mitigation”

Jan 16 2019

As more corporations with different risk tolerances seek to procure renewable energy, the standard power purchase agreement does not suit them all. RMI’s new report details risk mitigation strategies for corporate buyers of clean energy that give them a new menu of options for managing risk in long-term deals.

K&L Gates Portland partners Bill Holmes and Teresa Hill provided insights on the development of this report.

Tax Developments Provide Opportunities for Economic Growth in Indian Country

Jan 09 2019

By Bart J. Freedman, Benjamin A. Mayer, Christina A. Elles, and Francesca M. Eick

Opportunities for economic growth in Indian country — including the development of retail space, hotels and resorts, energy projects, data farms, and more traditional farming activities, to name a few — are tied to several recent tax-related developments. These developments include federal regulations regarding the taxation of on-reservation real property and improvements leased and/or owned by non-Indians, whether tribes can collect sales taxes for on-reservation transactions with non-Indians, and how treaties can impact taxation of certain off-reservation activities. The developments are important for both tribes and nontribal parties interested in investing in on-reservation economic growth and development.

Join K&L Gates at Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit 2019

Jan 03 2019

February 5-7, 2019, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, San Diego, CA

K&L Gates is proud to sponsor the 2019 Infocast Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit. The Summit is widely recognized as the leading gathering place for wind industry deal makers. Each year, the industry’s leading developers, investors, lenders, turbine suppliers, EPCs and other players gather to gain valuable insights into industry trends, get the latest market update on the finance and investment landscape, and efficiently schedule rounds of private meetings.

Bill Holmes will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the conference.

We are pleased to offer clients and friends a 15% discount off of registration. Please contact Lauren Hagerich at lauren.hagerich@klgates.com for more information..

We hope to see you there!

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