The annual Novogradac Renewable Energy Tax Credits Conference took place November 5–7, 2025, in Washington, D.C., bringing together developers, consultants, financial institutions, and other industry participants to discuss the current state of the renewable energy market.
As a sponsor of the event, Foley was well represented by team members from its Washington, D.C., Milwaukee, Madison, and Denver offices. Attendees included Adam Schurle, John Dunlap, Senayt Rahwa, Darin Lowder, Scott Johnson, Sunita Paknikar, Tori Roessler, Joel Meister, Sadie Olson, Rocio Portela-Berrios, Calkie Fisseha, Jake Balducci, and Trey Wolf. Foley also hosted its annual reception on November 6, welcoming clients and industry friends to its office on the iconic Georgetown waterfront.
Foley partner Adam Schurle moderated the "Tax Issues" panel, which addressed the implications of the OBBBA on eligibility for renewable energy tax credits. Panelists included Reunion, Aon, WTW, Crux Climate and others to discuss updates to the "beginning of construction" qualifications, FEOC rules, and how financing parties and insurance providers, among others, are responding to these regulatory changes.
The conference featured policy updates from industry and trade association leaders, highlighting trends in clean energy and recent federal policy developments impacting the industry. Additional panels explored how investors, developers, and stakeholders are adapting business strategies in response to evolving policies and financing requirements – from debt and tax equity to tax credit transfers. Many of these topics have also been explored in detail in Foley's energy industry podcast, Powered by Foley.