Energy Construction

New CREBs Aid Kansas G&T’s Prairie Sky Solar Farm

February 28, 2017 at 11:22pm featuring David R. Cook Jr.
Cooperative, Energy, Energy Construction, Energy Efficiency, Energy Project Development, Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy Funding, Renewable Energy Incentives,

This article is reprinted from CFC Solutions News Bulletin (23 January 2017).

The 19 member distribution cooperatives of Kansas Electric Power Cooperative (KEPCo), a generation and transmission cooperative (G&T) based in Topeka, Kansas, will receive more green power—thanks in part …

DoD

Private sector partnerships help DoD meet goals for energy efficiency and renewable energy production

September 23, 2015 at 9:31am featuring David R. Cook Jr.
Cooperative, Energy, Energy Construction, Energy Efficiency, Energy Project Development, Energy Regulation, Energy Taxation, Power Purchase Agreement, Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy Funding, Renewable Energy Incentives, Rural Utilities Service, Smart Grid,

For the last two decades, federal agencies like the Department of Defense (DoD) have set mandates to reduce energy intensity, lower greenhouse gases and increase use of alternative energy sources. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) requires …

IRS Ruling Address Power Generation by REITs

December 02, 2013 at 10:02pm featuring David R. Cook Jr.
Distributed Generation, Energy, Energy Construction, Energy Project Development, Energy Taxation, Renewable Energy Funding,

Developers are constantly looking for ways to find capital for their energy development projects.  They have solicited all sorts of capital, including banks, angel investors, private equity investors, private development bonds, and other sources.  One other potential source of capital …

AHC Attorney to Present on Energy Savings Performance Contracts

September 03, 2012 at 7:47pm featuring David R. Cook Jr.
Energy, Energy Construction, Energy Efficiency, Energy Project Development,

AHC attorney David Cook will speak at Facilities America 2012 on September 10 through 13, 2012, in Washington, D.C.   He will address “Energy Savings Performance Contracting From the Owner’s Perspective.”

ESPCs are contracts through which contractors install energy-efficient equipment, implement …

The Impact of Ambiguity in Construction and Engineering Contracts for Energy Projects

August 23, 2012 at 8:07pm featuring David R. Cook Jr.
Energy, Energy Construction, Energy Project Development, Power Purchase Agreement, Renewable Energy,

A July 31, 2012 ruling by a federal district court illustrates the importance of using clear provisions in contracts for energy construction.  The case centered on a developer’s argument that its contract with an engineering firm contained a performance guaranty …

AHC Attorney David Cook Presents Webinar on Power Purchase Agreements

July 30, 2012 at 12:53am featuring David R. Cook Jr.
Energy Construction, Energy Project Development, Energy Regulation, Energy Taxation, Power Purchase Agreement, Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy Incentives, Section 1603 Grant,

AHC attorney David R. Cook will present a webinar regarding the legal and tax aspects of power purchase agreements (PPAs). Along with two other power industry professionals, he will address accounting and tax issues involved with PPAs.  In addition, David …

Guest Post: A New Approach to Innovation Tax Policy For Renewables

July 22, 2012 at 8:28pm featuring David R. Cook Jr.
Energy Construction, Energy Project Development, Energy Taxation, Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy Incentives,

This guest post is an excerpt from Congressional Testimony by Will Coleman before the House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means, entitled Joint Hearing on Energy Tax Policy and Tax Reform.  Please post your reaction and comments below. …