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2 Thank You to Our Co-Hosts and Sponsors CO-HOSTS SPONSORS Join the premiere exhibition space for RETC services and products Contact Carol Hough at or

3 Come network with the leading players in renewable energy and learn more about the innovative financing and deal structures that enable developers and investors to create and close successful transactions in the current industry landscape Find out what the recent legislation means for the renewable energy industry in addition to the latest news, trends and issues Discover how the much-publicized implosion of the YieldCo model and the current debt and equity markets have changed the marketplace landscape Learn how to access the debt market for back-leveraged and project-level debt products for renewables Hear updates from industry experts on new investors, the tax equity investor pool and investing plans for the balance of 2016

4 100% of attendees surveyed said their learning objectives were met experts educational and networking sessions 150 companies from 36 states attended * Results from Novogradac 2015 Financing Renewable Energy Conference

5 Conference Agenda At-A-Glance (Subject to change) THURSDAY, APRIL 28, A.M. Registration and fast 9 9:15 A.M. Welcome Address 9:15 10:15 A.M. Washington Report and Industry Update 10:15 10:30 A.M. 10:30 11:45 A.M. The Post YieldCo Transaction Landscape 11:45 A.M. NOON Renewable Energy Power Awards NOON 1:15 P.M. Luncheon 1:15 2:15 P.M. Sponsor/Developer Financing Issues 2:15 2:30 P.M. 2:30 3:30 P.M. Debt Market Update 3:30 3:45 P.M. 3:45 5 P.M. Tax Equity Update 5 6:30 P.M. Reception FRIDAY, APRIL 29, :15 8:15 A.M. Registration and fast 8:15 9:15 A.M. Accounting for Renewable Energy Investments: An In-Depth Look at the Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value Method (HLBV) 9:15 10:30 A.M. Public Utilities and Solar Companies: Friends or Foes, Partners or Competitors 10:30 10:45 A.M. 10:45 11:45 A.M. Current Issues Tax Practitioners Roundtable

6 Project Finance Advanced Primer (Subject to change) $295 WITH CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, $395 WORKSHOP ONLY (SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016, 9 A.M. 4:15 P.M. 8 8:50 A.M. (OPTIONAL) Overview of ITC and PTC Programs Overview of ITC and PTC Project Ownership Fundamentals 9 10 A.M. State of the Market State of the U.S. Renewable Energy Market State of the U.S. Legislative Environment Current issues/emerging trends 10 10:15 A.M. NOON 1 P.M. Lunch 1 5 P.M. Advanced Financial Modeling Tutorial s will be scheduled at 2:15 pm and 3:15 p.m. 1 3:15 P.M. Partnership Flip Transactions Detailed Overview Detailed Walk Through Financial Projection 10:15 A.M. NOON Project Finance Primer Transaction Participants Tax Equity Overview Transaction Structures Other Financing Sources Sponsor Equity Project-Level Debt Securitization Closing checklist 3:25 4:40 P.M. Inverted Lease Transactions Non-Partnership Version Partnership Version 4:40 5 P.M. Q&A

7 Conference Agenda (Subject to change) THURSDAY, APRIL 28, A.M. Registration and fast 9 9:15 A.M. Welcome Address 9:15 10:15 A.M. Washington Report and Industry Update What a holiday season we had in Washington in The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (aka the extenders bill) was a great piece of news for the renewable energy industry. Now the presidential election campaigns are in full swing and taking center stage. Get the insights of how this legislation got done and which key players in Congress were instrumental in making it happen. Is renewable energy safe from future tax reform? Also come get a timely and informative industry update about what this legislation means for the renewable energy industry in addition to the latest news, trends and issues. 10:15 10:30 A.M. 10:30 11:45 A.M. The Post YieldCo Transaction Landscape Hear a market update and perspective as to what to expect after you thought you were selling your deal to a YieldCo. Panelists will address the marketplace for renewable energy projects and how the landscape has changed since the implosion of the YieldCo model. 11:45 A.M. NOON Renewable Energy Power Awards

8 Conference Agenda (Subject to change) THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 NOON 1:15 P.M. Luncheon 1:15 2:15 P.M. Sponsor/Developer Financing Issues Learn which transaction structures are working in the residential, commercial and industrial (C&I) and utility scale marketplaces. Lender underwriting issues/required guarantees, etc. Back leveraged debt products Construction, permanent and mezzanine debt products Securitizations Debt market trends for renewables 3:30 3:45 P.M. 2:15 2:30 P.M. 2:30 3:30 P.M. Debt Market Update This panel will provide an update for developers sizing up the debt market for renewables, including the latest information on: Current lenders active in the market Debt market update: loan sizing, rates, tenors 3:45 5 P.M. Tax Equity Update Hear panelists discuss the tax equity outlook for Panelists will provide updates on the state of the market, the tax equity investor pool and investing plans for the balance of :30 P.M. Reception

9 Conference Agenda (Subject to change) FRIDAY, APRIL 29, :15 8:15 A.M. Registration and fast 10:30 10:45 A.M. 8:15 9:15 A.M. Accounting for Renewable Energy Investments: An In-Depth Look at the Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value Method (HLBV) Accounting experts will discuss the concept of the HLBV method, review modeling concepts and walk through an HLBV example. 9:15 10:30 A.M. Public Utilities and Solar Companies: Friends or Foes, Partners or Competitors Hear a discussion of current challenges and issues from utility and industry perspectives. Included in the debate will be a look at net metering as it relates to the cost of procurement and transmission and electricity. Listen in as panelists work toward win/win solutions. 10:45 11:45 A.M. Current Issues Tax Practitioners Roundtable Renewable energy investments often face tax, business issues and challenges that affect transactions industrywide. This popular panel is comprised of a group of expert tax attorneys who will address some of the most relevant and current issues affecting renewable energy transactions. New! Attend a Learning Group Expand your conference experience by participating in structured peer dialogue. The groups will meet during breakfast and breaks to discuss panel takeaways. Attendees will have the opportunity to clear up any remaining questions from sessions with their peers. Take our survey if you plan to participate.

10 Registration Information Increase the visibility of your company JOIN THE PREMIERE EXHIBITION SPACE FOR RETC SERVICES AND PRODUCTS Sponsorship levels Sponsoring a Novogradac conference is a cost-effective and targeted method to reach the RETC community. Our sponsorships offer a prime opportunity to establish your company as a leader in the industry, while creating preand post-event exposure. CONFERENCE CO-HOST $10,000 SPONSOR $4,000-$9,000 SELECT SPONSOR $5,500 SUPPORTING SPONSOR $3,500 EXHIBITOR SPACE $2,500 Visit for the complete sponsorship level breakdown. Made-To-Order (M-T-O) Promotional Products Promote your brand among conference attendees with M-T-O products. Visit our sponsorship page for complete details. *Sponsorship subject to availability RECEPTION: $9,000 Receive prominent recognition on signage and place your logo on cocktail napkins and/or coasters. WI-FI: $8,500 Help attendees connect by providing Wi-Fi access and printing. LUNCHEON: $7,000 Highlight your company at the networking luncheon with your logo on the tabletop tent card. HOTEL KEYCARD: $6,500 Display your company logo on hotel keycards distributed to attendees. BREAKFAST: $6,000 Start attendees off on a productive note with your logo on paper cups, cup sleeves or napkins. CONFERENCE MANUAL: $6,000 Place your logo on the front cover of our conference manual. CONFERENCE NOTEPAD: $5,500 Put your logo on the conference notepad received by all attendees. CHARGING STATION: $5,500 Energize our attendees by sponsoring the charging station. REFRESHMENT: $5,500 Put your logo on paper cups, cup sleeves and napkins. SPECIALTY COFFEE BAR: $5,500 Give attendees an energy boost with your logo on coffee cups or cup sleeves. POSTABLE NOTE: $4,000 Place your logo on the conference postable notepad received by all attendees. Contact Carol Hough at carol.hough@novoco.com or

11 Registration Information CONFERENCE RATES Early Bird After Early Bird On-Site Online Registration Corporate $625 $725 $750 REGISTER NOW Nonprofit $525 $625 $650 WORKSHOP RATES With Conf. Reg. Workshop Only Online Registration Project Finance Advanced Primer $295 $395 REGISTER NOW Register at novoco.com/sfenergy.php Early Bird rate ends April 6 Questions? Contact the Events Desk: events@novoco.com Registration Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing and must be received no later than ten (10) days before an event. A $100 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds. We regret that we cannot refund cancellations made within 10 days of the conference or to registrants who do not attend the conference. Confirmed registrants who fail to attend and do not cancel will be charged the entire registration fee. Accreditation Novogradac & Company LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Nashville, TN Website:

12 Hotel Information Novogradac & Company LLP has secured a limited room block at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco. To make a reservation please call and identify yourself as an attendee of the Novogradac Financing Renewable Energy Tax Credit Conference to secure the discounted rate. A limited block of rooms will be held until April 5, Reservations made after April 5, 2016 will be accepted on a space-available basis only and cannot be guaranteed at the discount rate. Grand Hyatt San Francisco 345 Stockton St. San Francisco, CA Telephone: Room Rate $289 per night plus tax Hotel Discount Rate ends Apr. 5 SPECIAL ASSISTANCE Our conference facilities are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please contact Alex Bernard at or alex.bernard@novoco.com if you require assistance. Explore San Francisco Whether this is your first or tenth trip to San Francisco, this city never ceases to surprise and enlighten. Visit to explore San Francisco s eclectic neighborhoods, expansive parks and art galleries, and get recommendations on locally favorite restaurants and attractions.