Powering the Future: Public Power and Financing for Rising U.S. Electricity Demand

The Bond Buyer

Webinar | May.22.2025

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Orrick and The Bond Buyer co-hosted an insightful discussion exploring the critical intersection of rising electricity demand in the U.S. and financing approaches for public power entities trying to meet that increased load. As factors like data centers, electrification efforts and manufacturing growth drive a surge in electricity demand, significant investments in electrical generation and transmission infrastructure are essential. Public power utilities are at the forefront of meeting this challenge.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear about how innovative financing approaches and community initiatives are shaping the future of energy infrastructure and sustainability.

Speakers

Kyle Drefke Partner, Energy, Infrastructure

Washington, D.C.

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D:+1 202 339 8434
E: kdrefke@orrick.com

Practice:

Energy & Infrastructure Sector
Energy
Infrastructure
Renewable Energy
Mergers & Acquisitions
Banking & Finance

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Kyle Drefke Partner

Washington, D.C.

Kyle has represented clients in domestic and international financings, including syndicated credit facilities, private placements, and registered securities offerings. He has extensive experience in the development and structuring of long-term power purchase agreements with respect to thermal (nuclear, coal and natural gas) and renewable generation facilities. He has also represented clients in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), auctions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and other general corporate matters.

Kyle has represented clients in various matters relating to the development, construction, ownership and operation of electric generation facilities in the United States, South America and Europe. His practice also includes the representation of clients seeking and obtaining substantial financing from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

John Stanley Partner, Fiscale, Public Finance

San Francisco

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D:+1 415 773 5713
E: jstanley@orrick.com

Practice:

Finance Sector
Fiscale
Public Finance

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John Stanley Partner

San Francisco

In his municipal finance practice, John has served as bond counsel, special tax counsel and underwriter’s counsel for a variety of transactions, including particularly governmental, airport, and public power financings. John has represented issuers and borrowers before the Internal Revenue Service in connection with audits, private letter rulings, and requests pursuant to the voluntary closing agreement program (VCAP).

John has worked with issuers to establish post-issuance compliance programs tailored to their specific financings, and also has significant experience with tax-exempt commercial paper programs for both governmental and exempt facilities. John is a regular speaker at various conferences focused on public finance and tax, including conferences organized by the National Association of Bond Lawyers, the American Bar Association Tax Section, and the California Bond Buyer Conference. John is serving as Chair of the National Association of Bond Lawyers' "The Institute" conference in 2024.

Sean Yates Senior Associate, Public Finance

San Francisco; Sacramento

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D:+1 415 773 5889
E: syates@orrick.com

Practice:

Finance Sector
Public Finance

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Sean Yates Senior Associate

San Francisco; Sacramento

Sean serves as bond counsel, disclosure counsel, and underwriter's counsel on a variety of public finance transactions, including general obligation and revenue bond financings. Sean's experience includes counseling large public transportation agencies, and assisting in the financing of affordable housing, charter schools and higher education institutions throughout California.

Sean earned his J.D. from the University of California, Davis in 2018, and his B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2013.