Powerline Connections

Listen in as industry leaders discuss recent developments affecting environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing, renewable energy and carbon offsets. Learn more about ESG in the time of COVID-19, the competing marketing and regulatory forces affecting renewables, and carbon-related commodities.

Guest Speaker: Jonathan Burnston, Managing Partner of Karbone

McDermott Speakers: Ed Zaelke and Jacob Hollinger

What does the state of the dynamic energy storage market look like? In this episode, we provide successful strategies businesses can use to approach the opportunities and challenges stemming from this fast-growing market.

Guest Speaker: Chris McKissack, CEO at GlidePath Power Solutions

McDermott Speakers: Ed Zaelke, Phil Tingle and Carl Fleming

In this episode, we discuss how insurance factors into PTC and ITC mitigation strategies given potential supply chain delays. We also cover the continuous efforts in insurance and how to qualify. Listen now to learn how to size the policy and general costs, and how lenders and tax equity view insurance.

Guest Speaker: Antony Joyce and Mark McTigue, senior vice president and tax insurance specialists at Marsh

McDermott Speakers: Carl Fleming and Ed Zaelke

How are developers and investors are faring in this market as COVID-19 crisis continues? What are they are experiencing and what are their key concerns? In this episode, we address these questions and more.

Guest Speaker: Susan Nickey, managing director at Hannon Armstrong; Michael Rucker, CEO and Founder of Scout Clean Energy; Tracy Stoddard, vice president of business development of Acciona North America

McDermott Speakers: Carl Fleming and Ed Zaelke

In this episode, we discuss the availability of tax equity for wind and solar projects as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also talk about the delays impacting the ability of sponsors to meet ITS and PTC safe harbor guidelines. Listen in to find out how the rates and terms are changing for new tax equity deals and more.

Guest Speaker: Ben Jacoby, managing director at Paragon Energy Capital

McDermott Speakers: Ed Zaelke, Phil Tingle, Carl Fleming and John Bridge

Renewable energy project delays are virtually inevitable. In this episode, we answer your most pressing questions on how to handle these delays. We also look at the impact of Force Majeure notices, the safe harbor cliff, and more.

McDermott Speakers: Ed Zaelke, Phil Tingle, Carl Fleming and John Bridge