While lots of European countries have made excellent experiences with the introduction of feed-in-tariffs (FiT) such a system has not been developed on a federal level in the U.S. However, several states (among them California) have thought about the benefits of a feed-in tariff option for renewable energy. The CPUC announced recently that it will invite international experts from Germany and Spain - the two countries leading the way with their feed-in tariff models in Europe - and experts from the U.S. and other countries for a panel discussion.
The panel discussion on feed-in tariffs will be held on August 27, 2009. International experts will discuss about their experiences with different feed-in tariff models and will talk about how to possible advance the development of renewable energy through the introduction of these models. The discussion will give an overview of the global solar markets and will also shed some light on California's role in facilitating wholesale renewable distributed generation.
The CPUC invites everyone who is interested in the issue to join the panel discussions from 1-2:30 PM at the CPUC Auditorium, 505 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA.
If you have questions about the issues that might come up during the panel discussion you may contact us at www.rinnelaw.com.
