When Solar Deals Go Dark: Arbitration Strategies for Energy Disputes

As renewable energy projects continue to expand, so do the complex disputes that arise from their development, construction, financing, and operation. From power purchase agreements and construction defects to investor conflicts, intellectual property issues, and regulatory challenges, energy disputes often involve significant technical complexity and high litigation costs. Attend a practical discussion on how arbitration can provide an efficient and flexible framework for resolving sophisticated energy disputes. Drawing on current industry trends and real-world examples, this session will explore strategies for designing an arbitration process that controls costs, streamlines discovery, effectively manages expert testimony, and keeps complex matters moving toward resolution.

Participants will learn how to:

- Recognize the unique procedural and substantive issues commonly presented in renewable energy arbitrations.
- Design an efficient arbitration process through effective preliminary conference planning and case management.
- Implement practical strategies to streamline discovery, hearing management, and motion practice while controlling costs.
- Evaluate the role of experts, regulatory agencies, and technical evidence in complex energy disputes.
- Identify the qualities of an effective arbitrator and understand how active case management contributes to fair, efficient dispute resolution.