Overview

Outlook for Renewable Energy: What to Expect in the New Congress

Wednesday, december 12, 2012

2012 will have been a record year for the U.S. renewable energy industry. Despite significant uncertainty, the industry installed about 12 GWs of wind and 3 GWs of solar and produced 16 million gallons of biofuels. But after the November elections, the U.S. policy agenda will be reset in 2013 and much is at stake for renewable energy. 

Please join this discussion as we present predictions for 2013 and review:

• The current status of the renewable energy industry
• The impact of the elections and the important lame-duck session of Congress
• The looming ‘fiscal cliff’ and how Congress will deal with it 
• How the Congress will address the nation’s stagnant economy and growing debt 
• What tax reform may mean for renewable energy policy and market momentum 

Tune in and hear the latest as the President and a new Congress prepare to debate these critical issues.

Q & A Submission:
Q & A both on the teleconference and live at the host firm sites, will follow the speakers' presentations. Please email questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Call Times:
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Central
10:00 am - 11:30 am Mountain
9:00 am - 10:30 am Pacific
8:00 am - 9:30 am Alaskan

Teleconference Chairs:
Kimberly E. Diamond, Lowenstein Sandler PC
Roger D. Stark, Ballard Spahr LLP
Sarah A.W. Fitts, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Moderator:
Todd Foley, SVP Policy & Government Relations, ACORE

Speakers:
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, Former Member of Congress (D) South Dakota; VP Corporate Development, Raven Industries, Inc
Derek B. Dorn, Partner, Davis & Harman LLP
Michael McAdams, President, Advanced Biofuels Association