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Co-Organizers: www.euromoneyenergy.com Meet decision-makers – in 2009, over 70% of attendees held the title of CEO, CFO, President, Managing Director or Partner Hear from thought leaders – over 50 leading investors, developers and government officials will address the delegation Make your projects bankable with advice from global leaders in financing and developing of renewable energy projects Understand the impact of new and existing federal policies on your renewable energy projects www.reffwallstreet.com For the 7 th time, America’s leading conference for renewable energy financiers and developers returns to New York Over 700 Participants in 2009 EARLY BIRD SAVE $300 Register by May 14, 2010 Silver sponsors Reception Sponsors Conference Sponsors Gold sponsor Carbon Offset Sponsor Networking Breakfast Sponsor

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Renewable Energy Finance Forum-Wall Street is renowned throughout the industry as the meeting place for financiers, investors and renewable energy project developers to network, strike deals and drive forward the future of the industry.

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Co-Organizers:

www.euromoneyenergy.com

� Meet decision-makers – in 2009,over 70% of attendees held the title ofCEO, CFO, President, ManagingDirector or Partner

� Hear from thought leaders – over50 leading investors, developersand government officials will addressthe delegation

� Make your projects bankable withadvice from global leaders infinancing and developing ofrenewable energy projects

� Understand the impact of new and

existing federal policies on yourrenewable energy projects

www.reffwallstreet.com

For the 7th time, America’s leading

conference for renewable energy financiers

and developers returns to New York

Over 700Participants in 2009

EARLY BIRD SAVE $300Register by May 14, 2010

Silver sponsors Reception Sponsors

Conference SponsorsGold sponsor

Carbon Offset Sponsor

Networking Breakfast

Sponsor

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REFF-Wall Street is produced jointly by the American Council On

Renewable Energy (ACORE) and Euromoney Energy Events.

The American Council On Renewable Energy is focused onaccelerating the adoption of renewable energy technologiesinto the mainstream of American society. ACORE providesa common platform for the wide range of interests in therenewable energy community including renewable energyindustries, associations, utilities, end users, educational

institutions, professional service firms, financial institutions and governmentagencies. ACORE serves as a forum through which these parties worktogether on common interests. ACORE convenes the industry through fournational events to move renewables into the mainstream: RETECH, theannual trade gathering of the industry, the highly acclaimed REFF-West andREFF-Wall Street finance events, and Phase II of Renewable Energy inAmerica, ACORE’s annual policy forum on Capitol Hill. For moreinformation visit our website: www.acore.org.

A division of Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC,Euromoney Energy Events organizes high-profile events forenergy and finance professionals world-wide. Our flagshipRenewable Energy Finance Forums started in 1999 inLondon, and have grown alongside the burgeoning

renewables industry into an extensive series of internationally renownedevents. These include REFF-London, REFF-Wall St, REFF-West, REFF-Canada,REFF Central & Eastern Europe, REFF-India and REFF-China. REFF-Londonnow incorporates the prestigious Euromoney and Ernst & Young GlobalRenewable Energy Awards. We are expanding the REFF portfolio of eventsto new and exciting markets in 2010/11. For more information visit ourwebsite: www.euromoneyenergy.com.

About the Organizers:

How do we do it?

Who Attends REFF-Wall Street?

REFF-Wall Street is developed in conjunction with our 2010Co-Chair panel of senior industry executives and thoughtleaders, guaranteeing you a cutting-edge agenda made by

the industry, for the industry. We would like to extend ourthanks to our 2010 Co-Chair panel:

� Dan Adler, President, CalCEF� Ted Brandt, CEO, Marathon Capital� Michael Butler, Co-Founder, Cascadia Capital� John Cavalier, Managing Partner,

Hudson Clean Energy Partners� Michael Eckhart, President, ACORE� Ira Ehrenpreis, General Partner, Technology Partners� Nancy Floyd, Founder & Managing Director, Nth Power� John Geesman, Principal, GreenEnergyWar.com� Michael Liebreich, CEO, Bloomberg New Energy Finance� Ken Locklin, Director Finance & Investment,

Clean Energy Group� Mindy Lubber, President, CERES� Keith Martin, Partner, Chadbourne & Parke LLP� Katie McGinty, Partner, Element Capital Partners� Bruce Pasternack, Operating Partner, Venrock� Dan Reicher, Director of Climate Change & Energy

Initiatives, Google� Michael Ware, Managing Director, Good Energies, Inc.

� Corporate CEOs, CFOs and planners� Equity investors and fund managers� Commercial and investment bankers� Project developers� Government and regulatory bodies� Integrated energy companies� Venture capital investors� Insurance companies� Professional and financial service companies

Why attend REFF-Wall Street?

� Meet the movers and shakers: The reputation ofREFF-Wall Street is built on attracting the most seniorindividuals in financing and investment within therenewable energy sphere. Network with the peoplewho control budgets and set strategy.

� A global perspective: Attendees in 2009 camefrom over 450 companies and 20 countries

� Issue-led debate from thought leaders: Leadingplayers from the renewable energy industry will sharetheir valuable expertise, providing you with essentialinsights and practical advice for your projects

� Government policy update: Hear from seniorgovernment officials on their vision for a renewablefuture, get an update on existing Federal programs andfind out what they have in store for the coming year

� Unrivalled networking: Take advantage ofour enhanced networking opportunities includingour Receptions, Lunches and a specialNetworking Breakfast

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� The view from the major investment banks –How are the global financial markets evolving andwhat can we expect to see from the major playersover the coming months?

� Renewable energy project finance – How areproject debt and equity considerations changing,who is lending and what are their terms?

� Federal initiatives update – How can investorsand renewable energy companies maximize thebenefits of federal programs?

� Investor perspectives – Hear from a mix ofventure capitalists, equity players and institutionalinvestors highlighting the difference in theirapproaches to projects.

� Developers’ perspectives – This new session for2010 will give you the opportunity to hear straightfrom the mouth of the developers and understand howthey have successfully financed their renewableenergy projects.

REFF-Wall Street 2010 will again bring together anextraordinary panel of industry visionaries, financiers andinvestors to conceptualize the future of renewable energyfinance in the US. Secure your place today (details on Page 8).

As the Administration throws its weight behind a greener economy andwith greater federal support for renewable energy generation than everbefore, 2010 is shaping up to be an exciting year for renewable energy.With investors’ appetites returning, post-crash, and liquidity finding itsway back into the market, renewable energy is ready to boom.

2010’s 7th REFF-Wall Street is your one-stop shop to make sure your renewable projects are bankable and tosecure the financing you need to move forward. Our updated 2010 agenda brings you over 40 thought-leadingspeakers addressing key issues, including:

Supporters

About the Venue:

REFF-Wall Street returns once again to the famous Waldorf Astoria.The Waldorf Astoria was one of the first ‘grand hotels’ to combineluxurious elegance with a myriad of amenities and services.

Accommodation is available at the Waldorf Astoria at the specialrate of $289 + tax per room per night. This offer is only available todelegates of the 7th Annual REFF-Wall Street and is the bestavailable published rate at the property. For information on how tobook your accommodation, please see page 8.

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REFF-Wall Street, the major gathering of the year inrenewable energy investment and finance, invitesyou to participate to the fullest as an attendee byattending the networking breakfast on June 30, theevening receptions and networking breaks.

MONDAY JUNE 28, 2010

6:00pm – 8:00pmWelcome Reception at Cipriani Wall Street55 Wall Street (Between William St andHanover St) New York, New York 10005 Hosted by Nixon Peabody LLP

TUESDAY JUNE 29, 2010

7:00am Registration & coffee

8:30am Welcome & opening remarksGerard Strahan, Managing Director, Euromoney Energy EventsMichael Eckhart, President, ACORE

8:45am – 9:30amSESSION 1: OPENING KEYNOTES

This opening session will provide a backdrop for subsequentconference proceedings by giving high-level perspectives onpublic policy, financial markets and corporate strategy in therenewable energy sector. Senior speakers will share theirexperience and knowledge of the sector and set the scene for thisyear’s REFF-Wall Street.

9:30am – 10:30amSESSION 2: GLOBAL & DOMESTIC MARKET DRIVERS

As we move towards a new era in renewable energy, this sessionwill examine the global macro factors impacting upon the energysector, including:

� World energy outlook: How is renewable energy viewed globally and what is the outlook for its development as a greater part of the energy mix?

� Climate & sustainability drivers: Impacts on capital markets and investment decision-making by institutional investors,corporates and utilities

� Economic growth and job creation: The story on Germany and Chinaand the implications of these on the US renewable energy market

� Momentum: Major facts and trends in renewable energy investment and financing and the intersection of renewable energy and the commodities market

Chair: John Geesman, Co-Chairman, ACORE

Speakers:� Michael Liebreich, CEO, Bloomberg New Energy Finance� Lisa Frantzis, Managing Director for Renewable &

Distributed Energy, Navigant Consulting� Carlos Muniz, Global Head of Project &

Acquisition Finance, Banco Santander� Mindy Lubber, President, CERES

10:30am Networking Refreshment Break

11:00am – 1:00pm SESSION 3: A VIEW FROM THE MAJOR INVESTMENT BANKS

With global economies now on the road to recovery, what lessons havebeen learned and how have financial markets reacted and evolved duringthis difficult time? A panel of top energy investment bankers, representingworld-leading financial institutions, who are all currently leading majordeals, will debate how the financial landscape has changed and explorewhat we can expect from the market moving forward.

Chair: John Cavalier, Managing Partner, Hudson Clean Energy Partners

Part 1� Andrew Safran, Vice Chairman, Global Head Investment

Banking, Citibank� Kevin Genieser, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley� Brian Bolster, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs� Ray Wood, Co-Head Global Alternative Energy,

Credit SuissePart 2� Parker Weil, Managing Director, Bank of America –

Merrill Lynch� Jeff McDermott, Managing Partner, Greentech Capital Advisors� Jonathan Yellen, Managing Director, Deutsche Bank� James Metcalfe, Managing Director, UBS Securities LLC� Jeff Lipton, Managing Director Clean Tech Group,

Jefferies & Company

1:00pm Networking Lunch

2:30pm – 3:45pm SESSION 4: RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT FINANCE

Renewable energy projects have retained their financeability through eventhe toughest financial circumstances. With economic recovery comesincreased investment in the sector. This session will compare differentfinancial models and their outlooks as we move forward, including:

� Project debt and equity� Tax equity and other tax considerations� Leasing and other project finance structures� Overall deal structuring, issues and trends

Chair: Keith Martin, Partner, Chadbourne & Parke LLP

conference program

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“An excellent opportunity to meet the market leaders finJohn C. S. Anderson, John Hancock Power Team

“The conference was one of the best meetings I have attended related to renewable energy. There were ouexcellent networking events.” Bruce Pasternack, Operating Partner, Venrock

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Speakers:� John Eber, Managing Director, JP Morgan� Kevin Walsh, Managing Director,

GE Energy Financial Services� Daniel Mallo, Managing Director, Project &

Structured Finance – Energy, Societe Generale� Gisela Kroess, Director Power & Environment,

Global Project Finance, UniCredit Bank AG� Carlos Domenech, President, SunEdison

3:45pm Networking Refreshment Break

4:00pm – 5:15pm SESSION 5: DEVELOPERS’ PERSPECTIVES

Following insight from the major investment banking players andproject financiers in the renewable energy sector, this panel will focuson the financing of renewable energy projects from a developer’spoint of view. Hear leading renewable energy developersaddressing how they have achieved success in their projects andwhat they think makes a renewable energy project bankable.

Chair: Michael Ware, Managing Director, Good EnergiesCo-Chair: Katherine McAvoy, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP

Speakers:� Paul Gaynor, CEO, First Wind*� Michael O’Sullivan, Senior VP Development,

NextEra Energy*� Hezy Ram, President & CEO, Ram Power� Tim Derrick, CEO, Axio Power, Inc.

5:15pm – 5:30pmSESSION 6: SUMMARY OF DAY ONE

In this wrap-up session for Day One, a selection of the REFF-Wall StreetConference Co-Chairs will look back at the presentations made,summarize the discussion and further develop some of the themesoutlined, giving you key take-away strategies for your business.

5:15pm Close of Conference Sessions

5:30pm – 8:00pmEvening Networking ReceptionJoin us for our lavish evening networking reception at the end of Day One, for achance to discuss the day’s proceedingswith fellow delegates, cement existingrelationship and meet new businesspartners, in a relaxed informal setting.

Café St. Barts109 East 50th St, New York, NY 10022

Hosted byBaker & McKenzie

WEDNESDAY JUNE 30, 2010

7:30am Registration opens

7:45amNetworking breakfastRaise your profile at our networking breakfast, wheredelegates will have the opportunity to introducethemselves to their fellow conference attendees usinga roving microphone.

Hosted by Santander

08:45am Conference OpensPaul Clark, Conference Manager, Euromoney Energy Events

8:50am – 9:30amSESSION 7: WELCOME & KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

The opening session on Day Two will feature a keynote addressfrom a senior level industry executive, considering changingdynamics in the renewable energy markets and providing a contextfor the day’s discussions.

Chair: Michael Eckhart, President, ACORE

Co-Chair: Dan Reicher, Director, Climate Change & Energy Initiatives, Google

9:30am – 10:30amSESSION 8: GOVERNMENT POLICY & INCENTIVES

In the wake of 2009’s American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, thissession will examine the impact of new legislation on the renewableenergy industry. Topics to be addressed include:

� How has the stimulus package encouraged investment in the sectorand has the Loan Guarantee Program been a game changer?

� Federal tax incentives and state renewable portfolio standards� CEDA/Green Bank proposals� Potential for a Feed-in Tariff in the USA

Chair: Dan Reicher, Director, Climate Change & Energy Initiatives, Google

Co-Chair: Todd Coles, Partner, Troutman Sanders

Speakers:� Matt Rogers, Senior Advisor, US Department of Energy� Michael Carr, General Counsel, Senate Energy &

Natural Resources Committee*� Russell Sullivan, Democratic Staff Director,

United States Senate Finance Committee� Michael Peevey, Commissioner,

California Public Utility Commission

tel: (UK) +44 20 7779 8999(US) +1 212 224 3570

ers financing the renewable energy industry.”

ere outstanding presentations, strong panels, and

Quotes from previous REFF-Wall Street delegates

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10:30am Networking Refreshment Break

11:00am – 12:30pm SESSION 9: UTILITY & CORPORATE PERSPECTIVES

In this session, speakers representing the energy sector will discussthe evolution of clean energy strategies in the US. As regulatorypressures and strategic priorities evolve, how are key players in thesector responding to the threats and opportunities that the currentmarket presents?

Chair: Katie McGinty, Partner, Element CapitalCo-Chair: Edwin Feo, Partner, Milbank

Speakers:� Don Paul, Executive Director, University of Southern

California Energy Institute� David Crane, President & CEO, NRG Energy

12:30pm Networking Lunch

1:45pm – 3:15pmSESSION 10: CEO INSIGHTS

Hear straight from the top tier in this new session for REFF-Wall Street.Leading renewable energy CEOs will outline how they haveachieved success over the last year and what they are expecting tosee from the industry over coming months. Key questions that will beanswered include:

� What do you see as the major challenges facing the renewableenergy industry at the moment?

� How have you responded to the difficult economic climate over the last 18 months?

� What do you see as the most significant opportunities for renewable energy companies and investors over the next year?

Chair: Vijay Vaitheeswaran, Energy Correspondent, The Economist

Speakers:� Peter Duprey, President, Acciona North America� John Woolard, Chief Executive Officer, Bright Source� Arno Harris, CEO, Recurrent Energy� Jeff Broin, CEO, Poet� Michael Polsky, CEO, Invenergy*

3:15pm Networking Refreshment Break

3:35pm – 4:45pmSESSION 11: INVESTOR PERSPECTIVES ON

RENEWABLE ENERGY

By popular demand, we have altered the structure of this session!Institutional investors will sit alongside venture capitalists and examinethe difference in their approaches and perspectives. Topics to beconsidered include:

� Institutional investor attitudes� Early stage venture capital, later stage and expansion venture

capital and private equity� Mergers and acquisitions and IPO market developments� Global equity markets – investing in publicly-traded

cleantech/renewable energy companies

Chair: Ira Ehrenpreis, General Partner, Technology Partners

Co-Chair: Ken Locklin, Director Finance & Investment, Clean Energy Group

Speakers:� Jeffrey Holzschuh, Vice Chairman, Morgan Stanley� Mark Nydam, Managing Director, Cleantech Investment

Practice, PCG Asset Management� Nancy Floyd, Founder & Managing Director, Nth Power� Neil Auerbach, Founder and Co-Managing Partner,

Hudson Clean Energy Partners� Doug Kimmelman, Senior Partner, Energy Capital Partners� Dr. Thomas Rüschen, Global Head Asset Finance & Leasing,

Deutsche Bank

4:45pm Closing remarksGerard Strahan, Managing Director, Euromoney Energy Events

Michael Eckhart, President, ACORE

5:00pm Close of REFF-Wall Street 2010

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e: [email protected]

“Once again, REFF has proven itself to be a market leader.” Dave Poritzky, Bloomberg New Energy Finance

“A great way to meet the people who are at the forefront of shaping the new energy economy.”Paul Detering, Tioga Energy

© Copyright 2010 Euromoney Energy Events and ACORE

Program subject to change without notice

*Subject to Final Confirmation

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All sponsorship packages are bespoke and can becustomized to meet your business objectives.

For further information and to receive a detailed sponsorshipprospectus, please contact:

Chris White, Commercial ManagerEuromoney Energy Events, Tel: +44 20 7779 8917Email: [email protected]

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Thomas Weirich, Vice President of Membership &Corporate Relations, ACORE, Tel: +1 202 777 7582Email: [email protected]

Sponsorship at REFF-Wall Street offers you

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Sponsorship options available include:• Exclusive Platinum Sponsor• Gold, Silver & Bronze Sponsorships• Opening Reception at Cipriani Wall Street• Main Evening Reception at Café St. Barts• Document Download Center

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7th Renewable Energy Finance Forum – Wall Street - June 29-30, 2010 - The Waldorf=Astoria, New York

For the 7th time, America’s leading

conference for renewable energy financiers

and developers returns to New York

Over 700Participants in 2009

EARLY BIRD SAVE $300Register by May 14, 2010

Co-Organizers:

www.euromoneyenergy.com

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