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5th Annual Managing Regulatory Compliance for Electric Utilities
May 21, 2013 to May 23, 2013 | Atlanta, GA
Power Experts 2013
May 29, 2013 to May 30, 2013 | Chicago, IL
EEI Annual Convention
Jun 09, 2013 to Jun 12, 2013 | San Francisco, CA
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PUR Guide 2012 Fully Updated Version

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PUR Guide

This comprehensive self-study certification course is designed to teach the novice or pro everything they need to understand and succeed in every phase of the public utilities business.

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REIT

Green REITs, MLPs, and Up-Cs

As tax equity investors are moving away from renewable power facilities, political and market forces are creating the need for additional project financing. Fortunately, three non-traditional capital vehicles offer low-cost financing alternatives.

As tax equity investors are moving away from renewable power facilities, political and market forces are creating the need for additional project financing. Fortunately, three non-traditional capital vehicles offer low-cost financing alternatives.

Wind REITs

The New Tax Equity

David F. Levy, Sean Shimamoto, and Nickolas P. Gianou

With a shifting policy climate, equity financing for renewable energy projects is becoming more scarce. Real estate investment trusts (REIT) offer an alternative vehicle for bringing in capital from investors who aren’t seeking tax incentives. But restrictions and requirements make REITs a tricky way to finance power projects.

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Interesting Times

Utilities stay the course in a volatile market.

Michael T. Burr

A wave of mergers and acquisitions is moving through the industry, as utilities and financial players position for growth and strategic advantage. Will economic and regulatory forces continue supporting these transactions? Our annual finance special report examines trends in capital markets and M&A deals involving utilities, power generators and gas suppliers.

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Business & Money

Energy experts debate the pros and cons of the Bush administration's proposal to eliminate the double taxation of dividends.
Richard Stavros

Double Taxation Repeal: Fire or Ice?

 

 

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