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COMPETITIVE UTILITY MANAGEMENT SERIES

Structuring, Evaluating, and Negotiating
Independent Power Producer (IPPs) Transactions

Locations	Dates	Tuition	Catalog #	CEU's	Language
Washington, D.C.	June 9 - 20, 2008	US $4,450	1814-WA	6.0	English
*All Course Participants Receive a Laptop Computer!*

Benefits | Who Should Attend | Course Learning Objectives | Course Content |

How You Will Benefit:

Learn why IPPs can accelerate energy production and efficiency
Learn how to develop a national IPP program
Learn the key elements of the policy, legal, institutional and regulatory framework for IPPs
Understand the project structuring methods for successful IPP transactions
Develop the methodology for planning and implementing IPPs
Learn what types of renewable energy projects and "clean" technologies are appropriate for IPPs
Learn how to communicate with consumers and stakeholders on IPP projects
Develop your own IPP structuring and financing Action Plan for your utility, ministry, agency or local government
Site Visits and meetings with utility, regulatory, and government experts on best practices of energy policy, IPP structuring, financing and regulation
Use your new laptop computer for Internet research, access to course materials during and after the course, case study analysis, simulation exercises, and to create your Action Plan
Network and build professional relationships with your fellow participants and leading policy, utility and regulatory specialists

Technology and Training at IP3

At IP3, we believe there is a tremendous opportunity to integrate information and communication technology into education and training. In all of our Washington, D.C.-based courses, each participant is provided a new mobile Intel CoreDuo® or AMD Turion® laptop computer (as part of the course fees) that will be integrated into the learning process through the following:

Course materials provided via dedicated intranet site
Internet research and communication tools via broadband wireless (Wi-Fi) access in the classroom
Case study and simulation activities
All Action Plans will be completed and submitted electronically

After the course is concluded, access to course materials and discussion boards will be available for up to two weeks to facilitate worldwide networking and follow up with participants.

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Who Should Attend

Government Officials from Ministries of Energy and Power

Managers and Engineers from Energy Utilities

Management and Technical Staff from Regulatory Agencies

Economic and Financial Experts engaged in the energy and gas sectors

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Course Learning Objectives

This course, Structuring, Evaluating, and Negotiating Independent Power Producer (IPPs) Transactions is designed to provide participants with a detailed understanding of the concepts, tools, options, and techniques of promoting IPPs in the energy sector. Participants will improve their understanding and capability in performing program and project analysis, and will learn policy, technical, and management techniques to effectively plan, tender, finance, and regulate IPPs. Moreover, participants will be exposed to international best practices in structuring and financing IPP projects through meetings and site visits with US industry experts.

This course contains five modules that will be covered over a two-week period. Participants will be responsible for attending all presentations and site visits, actively participating in discussions, case studies, and group exercises, and complete a strategic Action Plan for to implement upon return to your organization.

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Course Content

Module I:

Rationale and strategies for Reforming and Unbundling the Power

Understanding why energy sector reform is so critical
Reviewing the reform options: single buyer market vs. multi-buyer market
Defining the roles and responsibilities in energy reform
Sequencing strategies for reform identification of constraints
Auditing the legal, policy, and regulatory framework: gaps or opportunities?
Renewable energy and clean technology: IPP's as a catalyst
Rural electrification programs and IPPs

Module II:

Structuring the Model IPP Transaction

Forms of private investment in the power sector
Preparing the "business case" for an IPP: feasibility analysis and options
Conducting demand forecasts and capacity constraints
Structuring the IPP financial model
Developing financial and economic tools to develop a "power market"
Understanding the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

Module III:

Managing the IPP Program

Establishing an IPP program and unit
Defining roles and responsibilities
Preparing a "pipeline" of viable IPP projects
Developing standardized bidding and contract documents
Managing an effective procurement: strategies and techniques
Bid evaluation and negotiation procedures and tactics

Module IV:

Managing IPP Risks: Pre and Post Transaction

Understanding the "off take" risks
Managing financial risks for both public and private parties
Controlling risks in the power sales agreements and security packages
Measuring the host market fundamentals: The primacy of cost
The regulatory challenges of IPPs and cost recovery

Module V:

Successfully Closing the IPP Deal: Negotiation, Stakeholder Consultation, and Crisis Management Strategies

Aligning government, consumer and investor expectations
Developing a stakeholder consultation strategy
Avoiding renegotiation of contracts and indexing strategies
Learning how to structure and manage unanticipated events
Managing the challenges of energy demand, investment, and the environment

Module VI:

Action Planning

Prior to completing the course, IP3 requires participants to complete an Action Plan detailing how they will apply their new knowledge and skills on-the-job. IP3 has developed a four-step process to guide participants in developing their action plans. Our expert faculty members conducts several action-planning sessions throughout the course to assist each participant to develop his/her plan. On the last day of the course, each participant will present his/her action plan to the group for peer review and comments.

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CEU Certification Eligibility

Certified Regulation Specialist™
Certified Utility Management Specialist™

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