Join us for BRC-A's Corporate PPA Training Bootcamp on 27-28th in Newcastle!

What is this event?

Held only a few times a year, this one-and-a-half-day workshop involves structured, scenario-based learning with Australian companies that have executed or are in the process of executing PPAs.

You will have the opportunity to learn from our Buyers Faculty - experienced people within buyer organisations across a wide range of sectors with in-depth PPA knowledge. Our Buyers Faculty provide real-world takeaways and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of corporate renewable energy procurement that can only be accessed in a community of learning.

This course will allow you to ask those questions you haven’t yet asked in an open learning environment, and is an opportunity to build relationships with people in similar roles for ongoing support.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for energy buyers in corporate, local and state government and other institutions (purchasing for their own company's electricity load, this course is strictly for energy buyers only). The course is structure especially for:

Energy procurement managers.
Sustainability managers.
Accounts and Finance managers; CFOs.
Contracts / Legal managers.
Marketing and/or Communications.
Strategy.

What are the course outcomes?

On completion, workshop attendees will:

Understand energy market basics.
Explore and understand the options available to reach net zero goals through PPAs and which option/s best suit your organisation.
Engage in peer-to-peer learning with cases studies.
Understand risks and opportunities for your organisation and how to manage.
Connect your sustainability goals to practical decarbonisation action.
Gain the confidence required to build internal support and start your procurement process.

What is the format?

This is a highly interactive training workshop that will cover 3 modules across one and a half days, and a choice of 2 streams.

Module 1: Buyer basics

Buyer basics 101 - Australian electricity markets and the PPA.
Buyer objectives & priorities.
PPAs for Net Zero & LGCs.
Deal structures & how to choose the best option for you.
Social License and Best Practice.

Module 2: Building the deal

Internal processes: Gaining internal support & approvals.
How and when to engage consultants.
Buyer's Groups.
One-on-one time with experienced buyers.
Ask a Retailer and Ask a Developer (Q&A session).

Module 3: Going to market (choice of 2 streams)

Retail PPAs (Stream 1)

Guide to risk & firming.
Contract terms.
RFP & project selection.

Wholesale PPAs (Stream 2)

Understanding risk & contract terms.
Understanding project finance.
Firming options.
RFP, project selection and deal negotiation.
Post-COD requirements.

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