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Troutman Pepper

Navigating Complexities in Tax Equity Transactions - Energy Law Insights

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Explore the complexities of tax equity transactions in the energy sector with Troutman Pepper’s attorneys Carl Bivens, Nick Guttman, and Kyle Kohler. Through real life case studies, learn about the challenges faced during due...more

Polsinelli

Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Update – Incident Response Improves, Industry Standards Evolve

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Critical infrastructure facilities are increasingly vulnerable to cybersecurity events, as demonstrated by the number of cyberattacks that have occurred this year against utilities including those in the energy sector...more

Nossaman LLP

EPA Announces $276 Million in Available Funding for California Water Infrastructure Projects – Raising the Total to $545 Million...

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On October 23, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $276 million in available funding for California water infrastructure projects. When combined with the $269 million it announced on October 8, 2024,...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — November 2024

This month, we wanted to highlight some of the new energy-related programs and announcements from DOD, DOE, and other agencies, as well as other relevant news in the energy and sustainability sector. Next month, we will...more

Snell & Wilmer

Notes and Highlights From the 14th U.S. - Mexico CEO Dialogue Held in Mexico City

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On October 14 and 15, 2024, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Consejo Coordinador Empresarial (CCE) convened in Mexico City for the inaugural high-profile meeting of newly appointed President Claudia Sheinbaum with CEOs...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

State of Play: California Amends Climate Disclosure Rules

California continues to be at the forefront of climate-related disclosure regulations. On September 27, 2024, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 219, Greenhouse Gases: Climate Corporate Accountability:...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

State of the IRA – Pre-Election Review

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As Vinson & Elkins prepares to host its “Energy Transition and IRA Conference” in New York on November 7, 2024 (just two days after the upcoming presidential election), we ask ourselves, where have we been and where might we...more

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A(nother) Turning Point for Intra-EU ECT Disputes?

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Two ICSID tribunals have recently upheld Spain’s intra-European Union (EU) jurisdictional objections in two arbitrations pursuant to the Energy Charter Treaty (“ECT”). Both cases arise out of Spain’s decision to modify its...more

Paul Hastings LLP

FERC Finalizes Rule Eliminating Cost Recovery for Reactive Rates

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On October 17, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued its final rule on reactive power compensation (Order No. 904)[1], which finalized the plan outlined in its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) to...more

Hogan Lovells

U.S. Department of Treasury issues final 45X advanced manufacturing production credit rules

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Final 45X rules provide some important clarifications as to what is considered as produced in the U.S. for components and technical elements for certain components such as solar, battery storage, inverters, wind turbines and...more

Pillsbury - Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real...

Resilience: Transforming the Energy Sector – The Solar M&A Landscape | Episode 2 (10.23.24)

In the latest episode of the Resilience podcast, colleague and host Shellka Arora-Cox sits down with Kevin Yaich, head of M&A at Qcells USA, for a discussion of the current solar M&A landscape....more

Paul Hastings LLP

Proposed Regulations on the Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit

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The Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (the “Section 30C Credit”) provides a credit against federal income tax for eligible costs of qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property. The...more

K&L Gates LLP

Brussels Regulatory Brief: October 2024

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On 18 September 2024, the General Court of the European Union (General Court) largely upheld the fine imposed by the European Commission (Commission) finding that a global tech company had engaged in predatory pricing of its...more

DLA Piper

Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - October 2024 #2

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

Benesch

Jury Finds Phillips 66 Liable For Misappropriating Trade Secrets in $605 Million Verdict

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Last week, a California jury found Phillips 66 liable for misappropriating trade secrets from Propel Fuels Inc., a low-carbon renewable fuels retailer, and awarded Propel $605 million in damages....more

Allen Matkins

Special Water Supply Edition: California Environmental Law & Policy Update 10.25.24

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California officials have joined a legal effort to restore water to the Kern River after an abrupt shutoff of water dried up the river and killed thousands of fish in Bakersfield....more

Pillsbury - Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real...

When Every Drop Matters, Cities Turn to Watertech

We all need water to survive—but access to the liquid lifeline isn’t always a given. With a shifting climate and ever-increasing agricultural and industrial demands on this limited commodity, UNICEF predicts that by 2025,...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Environment & Energy Insights (October 2024)

Welcome to the October edition of Nutter’s Environment & Energy Insights, a monthly update of current trends in environment and energy law. This month we cover: - EPR laws, including how they can shift the cost of...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

UK Government Publishes 2035 Industrial Strategy to Drive Green Growth and Innovation

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On 17 October 2024, the UK government published “Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy” (the strategy) for public consultation. The strategy sets out a 10-year roadmap based on goals including driving economic...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

2024 US Presidential Election: Shaping AI regulation and ESG policies

With one presidential candidate more inclined toward robust regulation and the other more inclined to loosen regulatory requirements, the outcome of the 2024 US election will significantly influence the direction of AI...more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Infrastructure of the Future: The Impact of AI and the Cloud

Artificial intelligence (AI) is top of mind for all businesses looking to grow. Economic researchers point to AI as a key factor to boost the economy, and believe that AI could result in billions, if not trillions, of dollars...more

BakerHostetler

[Event] Protecting the International Project from Catastrophe - November 12th, Houston, TX

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Avoiding Risk and Responding to It - You are cordially invited to a panel discussion with industry leaders from the energy sector, hosted by BakerHostetler's Energy, International Trade and International Arbitration and...more

Allen Matkins

Renewable Energy Update 10.24.24

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The Biden administration is proposing to speed up the process of approving geothermal energy projects by exempting them from early-stage environmental reviews....more

Holland & Knight LLP

Treasury Department, IRS Release Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit Final Regulations

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Oct. 24, 2024, released Final Regulations regarding the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit of the Internal Revenue Code. The Final Regulations are effective 60...more

BCLP

CCUS 2024 Conference: Points to Note

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The CCUS 2024 conference, “Capturing a Net Zero Future”, held in London on 15 and 16 October, provided a space for developers, policymakers, financiers, investors and industry experts to discuss the latest advancements and...more

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