Hot Topics in Siting Renewable Energy Facilities In New York State

Join the Environmental & Energy Law Section for an in-depth discussion on the evolving legal landscape of renewable energy siting in New York. This CLE program will cover key issues, including permitting large-scale projects, legal and financing risks, and the NYISO’s role in ensuring adequate electricity supplies in a changing energy landscape. Gain valuable insights from industry experts, policymakers, and legal practitioners. Earn 3.0 MCLE credits while staying informed on the latest developments in renewable energy law.

Agenda

9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.                

Welcome Remarks

Section Chair

Michael Hecker, Esq.

Partner
Hodgson Russ LLP
Buffalo, NY

9:10 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.               

Permitting of Large-Scale Renewables before the NYS Office of Renewable Energy Siting

Moderator:

Yvonne E. Hennessey, Esq.
Partner
Barclay Damon LLP
Albany, NY

Speakers:

Hon. James T. McClymonds

Chief Administrative Law Judge

Office of Renewal Energy Siting and Electric Transmission, Department of Public Service
Albany, NY 

Laura Bomyea Darling, Esq.

Partner
Young Sommer LLC
Albany, NY

Dwight E. Kanyuck, Esq.

Partner
Knauf Shaw LLP
Rochester, NY

1.0 MCLE Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

10:10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.             

Break

10:20 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.             

Legal and Financing Risks Associated with the Development of Renewable Energy Facilities 

Moderator:

Steven C. Russo, Esq.
Co-Chair, Global Environmental Practice
Greenberg Traurig LLP
New York, NY

Speakers:

Alexander B. Stein, Esq.
Deputy General Counsel
NYS Energy Research and Development Authority 

New York, NY

Peter Ross, Esq.

Counsel
Foley Hoag LLP

New York, NY

Eric Heintz

Managing Director of Renewable Energy Finance
M&T Bank

Rockville, MD

1.0 MCLE Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

11:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.               

Break

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.                 

The NYISO’s Role In Ensuring Adequate Electricity Supplies In A Changing Energy Landscape

Moderator:

Robert Rosenthal, Esq.
General Counsel, NYS Department of Public Service

Counsel, NYS Public Service Commission

Albany, NY

Speakers:   

Doreen U. Saia Esq.
Shareholder

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Albany, NY

Adam Evans

Chief of Wholesale & Clean Energy Markets 

Office of Markets & Innovation
New York Department of Public Service
Albany, NY

1.0 MCLE Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

Adjournment