Energy

Escaping the Credit Crunch: Using Government Incentives to Finance Biomass Production
Emily M. Chad and Todd A. Taylor, December 2011

New “Met” Tower Requirements in North Dakota
Benjamin L. Gerber, Daniel A. Yarano & Mollie M. Smith, July 2011

Process Technology? Check. Now, Profit
Todd Taylor, May 2011
As it appeared in Biodiesel Magazine

President Signs 2010 Tax Relief Act Extending 1603 Cash Grant
Alexandra L. Mertens & Jessica D. Manivasager, December 17, 2010

Making the Most of Biomass Cogeneration Opportunities
Todd Taylor, October 2010
As it appeared in Biomass Power & Thermal Magazine

Five Points to Consider Before Doing an Acquisition
Sean Kearney, October 2010
As it appeared in Biomass Power & Thermal Magazine

2010 Energy Legislative Update
Daniel A. Yarano, Katie L. Cole & Melissa J. Rahn, June 2010

Great Green Hope: The Corporate Love Affair With Algae
Todd A. Taylor, April 2010
As it appeared in Biomass Magazine

The Day after Copenhagen: What’s next for Biomass Finance?
Todd A. Taylor, February 2010
As it appeared in Biomass Magazine

Lawsuit: LCFS Violates US Constitution
Todd J. Guerrero, January 2010

Green-Technology Patent Applications Get a Green Light on Faster Examinations
Natalie D. Kadievitch, December 2009

USPTO Fast Tracks Green Patent Applications
Thomas R. Hipkins & Adonis A. Neblett, December 11, 2009

Courts Address Global Warming Claims
Todd J. Guerrero, November 9, 2009

Big Oil and Biofuels: Bitter Rivals or Best Friends?
Todd A. Taylor & Zachary D. Olson, September 2009

Energy Legislation Adopted in Minnesota in 2009
Melissa J. Rahn, September 2009

Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreements for Wind-Energy Projects - Recommendations for Wind-Energy Developers and Agricultural Lenders
Katie L. Cole, September 2009

Declare Your Energy Independence:
Integration of Small-Scale Renewable Energy Generation in Real Estate Projects
Jeffrey J. Serum & Katie L. Cole, August 7, 2009

Planning to Make Layoffs? Here Are Some Key Benefits Issues to Consider
Debra J. Linder & Todd J. Guerrero, July 2009
As it appeared in Biodiesel Magazine

Notice 2009-52: Election of ITC in Lieu of PTC
Alexandra L. Mertens, Thomas W. Garton & Daniel A. Yarano, June 9, 2009

Getting Paid: Repatriating Funds from Your Foreign Biodiesel Customer
Richard E. Weiner, June 2009
As it appeared in Biodiesel Magazine

California Adopts Controversial Low Carbon Fuel Standard Intended to Serve as Model for the Nation
Todd J. Guerrero & Scott J. Dorfman, May 15, 2009

Conference Attendees Examine North Dakota’s Wind Energy Potential
Christina K. Brusven, May 2009

Transmission Development: The Key to Unlocking the Midwest’s Wind Resource
Zachary D. Olson, May 2009

Congress and the President Betting Big on Biofuels
Todd A. Taylor & Scott J. Dorfman, March 20, 2009

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Provides Billions for Biomass
Todd A. Taylor & Scott J. Dorfman, March 20, 2009

Key Cleantech Players Oppose Patent Reform Legislation
Thomas R. Hipkins & Mia E. Mendoza, March 13, 2009

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Wind Energy Provisions
Daniel A. Yarano & Alexandra L. Mertens, February 23, 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Becomes Law
Summary Authored by Karla L. Reyerson, February 17, 2009

Algae Blooms at the Patent Office
Todd A. Taylor & Philip M. Goldman, February 2009

Don’t Give Away the Farm:
Key steps to protect and profit from your IP
Adonis A. Neblett & Todd A. Taylor, February 2009

Wind and Solar Energy Markets Slowed by Financial Crisis
Daniel A. Yarano, February 2009

Governors Proactively Encouraging Increased Transmission Capacity Throughout the Upper Midwest
Daniel A. Yarano & Zachary D. Olson, October 2008

Midwest ISO Queue Reforms Take Effect
Daniel A. Yarano & Zachary D. Olson, October 2008

The Need for New Transmission in the Upper Midwest: Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota
Lawrence Bender, October 2008

Tighter Markets Provide Opportunities, Challenges
Todd A. Taylor, November 2008
As it appeared in Ethanol Producer Magazine

Minnesota Governor Pawlenty Unveils ‘Green Jobs Investment Initiative’
Todd A. Taylor, November 13, 2008

New Energy for America Plan - Biofuels Policy Alert
Todd A. Taylor, November 7, 2008

The Basics of a Power Purchase Agreement
Daniel A. Yarano, November 2008
As it appeared in Biomass Magazine

PTC Gets Extended
October 2008

Applying Patents in the Developing Biomass Industry
Todd A. Taylor & Adonis A. Neblett, September 2008
As it appeared in Biomass Magazine

Important Energy Legislation Adopted in Minnesota in 2008
Christina K. Brusven, July 2008

Farm Act Promotes Biofuel and Biomass Research and Development
Scott J. Dorfman, July 2008

Federal Government Betting Big on Cellulosic Biofuels
Todd A. Taylor & Scott J. Dorfman, July 2008

Protecting Biodiesel Trade Secrets Overseas
Adonis A. Neblett & Richard E. Weiner, June 2008
As it appeared in Biodiesel Magazine

Managing Through the Tough Times in Ethanol Production
Todd A. Taylor & Ryan T. Murphy, March 2008
As it appeared in Ethanol Producer Magazine

Lending to Troubled Ethanol Plants
Todd A. Taylor & Ryan T. Murphy, March 2008

Resolving Disputes with Foreign Biodiesel Customers and Suppliers
Richard E. Weiner, February 2008
As it appeared in Biodiesel Magazine

Money Raising Fundamentals for Renewable Energy Deals
Todd A. Taylor & Christina K. Brusven, January 2008
As presented at the Economic Development Association of Minnesota’s 2008 Winter Conference

Renewable Energy Opportunities for Minnesota
Todd A. Taylor & Christina K. Brusven, January 2008
As presented at the Economic Development Association of Minnesota’s 2008 Winter Conference

Minnesota Model Encourages Community Wind
Daniel A. Yarano, January 2008
As it appeared in North American WindPower magazine

Energy Bill Finally Signed Into Law: Biofuels Win Big, but Some Other Renewables Don’t Fare as Well
Todd A. Taylor, January 2008

IRS Safe Harbor Provisions for Flip Projects
Daniel A. Yarano & Christina K. Brusven, January 2008

Risks and Challenges for Overseas Biodiesel Projects
Richard E. Weiner, December 2007
As it appeared in Biodiesel Magazine

Legal Considerations Affecting Wind Projects
Christina K. Brusven, November 2007
As presented at the Advanced Wind Energy Workshop at the University of Minnesota – Morris

Government Economic Development Incentives for BioMass Power Projects
Todd A. Taylor, November 2007
As presented at the Advanced Biomass Energy Workshop at the University of Minnesota – Morris

A New Era in Design/Build Contracts
Todd A. Taylor & Kermit J. Nash, October 2007
As it appeared in Biodiesel Magazine

Wind Energy: Green and Growing in Minnesota
Daniel A. Yarano, June 3, 2007
As it appeared in BusinessNorth.com

Consider a Ride in Emerging Biofuels Industry
Todd A. Taylor, April 2007
As it appeared in Upsize Magazine

The Minnesota Flip Business Model
Daniel A. Yarano & Christina K. Brusven, August 2006
As it appeared in Windustry's Community Wind Toolbox

Financing Wind Projects
Daniel A. Yarano & Carrie L. Seele, June 2005