How Wall Street Is Anticipating Carbon Pricing

Who: John D. Clapp
Director and Power Sector Specialist, Global Power, Citi Markets and Banking

When: Thursday, April 24 2008    5:00 p.m.

Where: Legacy Events Room CBA 3.202     

What is the likelihood of coal alternatives displacing coal in U.S. energy generation and the effects this shift would have on power markets? What pricing assumptions are being made by investment banks considering anticipated regulation of CO2 emissions?

Bio: Mr. Clapp joined Citi in 2004 as the Global Power Sector Specialist where he advises Citi’s power sector clients and banking teams in corporate and investment banking, project finance, and risk management on evolving industry trends, developments, risks and opportunities.  Since joining Citi, Mr. Clapp has been instrumental in leading the firm’s efforts in areas including: new nuclear power development and financing, generation asset valuation for financings and M&A, transmission strategy and Transco formation, and climate change policy and modeling – including participation in the creation of the Carbon Principles. Mr. Clapp regularly travels throughout North American as well as to Europe, Latin America, and Asia to meet with Citi’s power clients and other industry leaders.   

Mr. Clapp holds an MA from the Johns Hopkins University (SAIS) and a BA from Carleton College.  He is a frequent industry speaker and has published articles in industry publications including: EEI’s Electric Perspectives, Public Utilities Fortnightly, The Electricity Journal and Corporate Renewal.

Who’s invited: Open to the public

 

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