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An accomplished transactional lawyer, David is a trusted advisor as companies pursue growth, acquisitions, mergers or dispositions. His emphasis is renewable energy, especially ethanol, biodiesel and wind.

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The Renewable Fuels Association National Ethanol Conference (NEC) concluded on February 13. During the last few quarters, ethanol margins have been at the lowest levels in many years resulting in reduced production and the permanent closure of some plants. A number of plants are seeking buyers. In this climate, the focus of the NEC was on the future of the industry. Here are some key points gleaned from multiple conference presentations.
Continue Reading Insights from the 2019 Renewable Fuels Association National Ethanol Conference

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The biodiesel industry is gathering at the National Biodiesel Board’s National Biodiesel Conference in San Diego starting January 19.  With turmoil in the federal Renewable Fuel Standards program and low petroleum prices, the industry will be highlighting the important role biodiesel has to play in lowering carbon in the atmosphere. Biodiesel is commercially available and…

Investors in renewable energy projects may soon have access to the same tax advantages that investors in fossil fuel-based energy projects have had for decades. On October 25, Sens. Coons (D-DE) and Moran (R-KS) and Reps. Poe (R-TX) and Thompson (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan “Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act” (the Act) to promote private investment in renewable energy projects.
Continue Reading Proposed MLP Parity Act Would Promote Private Investment in Renewable Energy