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David Adams

Understanding ESG Ratings: Legal Insights & Perspectives

With environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles garnering increased attention in corporate circles in recent years, there has been an accompanying rise in demand for analytical products that evaluate companies’ ESG…more

Asset Management, Conflicts of Interest, Corporate Governance, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Environmental Social & Governance (ESG)

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Steven Baddour

A $1 Billion, 10-year Climate Tech Investment Effort to Come in Massachusetts

As part of the Healey–Driscoll administration’s continued efforts to ensure Massachusetts remains a state where people want to live, work, and raise families — and businesses want to start and operate companies — the…more

Climate Change, Investment, Life Sciences, Research and Development, Tax Incentives

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Brandon Barker

California Update: New Laws Give Residential and Commercial Tenants Rights to Install EV Charging Stations and Streamline Residential Solar Permitting

Last month Governor Brown signed AB 2565, which gives residential and commercial tenants new rights to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and AB 2188, which directs cities and counties to streamline permitting for…more

Automotive Industry, Commercial Leases, Commercial Tenants, Electric Vehicles, Jerry Brown

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Douglas Baumstein

SEC Approves Sweeping New Climate Disclosure Rule: Key Takeaways

The Securities & Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued its long-awaited final rule concerning climate disclosures, entitled “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” (“Climate Disclosure…more

Carbon Pricing, Climate Change, Disclosure Requirements, Final Rules, Governance Standards

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Gregg Benson

Energy & Sustainability Legal Feature – Increased Opportunity for More Taxpayers to Access Clean Energy Tax Credits and Related Considerations and Limitations

This past summer, the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed Treasury Regulations (88 FR 40528 and 88 FR 40496) under two key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) designed to enable…more

Clean Energy, Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), IRS

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Anne Bruno

Preparation for 2021 Fiscal Year-End SEC Filings and 2022 Annual Shareholder Meetings

As public companies embark on the year-end reporting process, they will need to consider, and in some cases take steps to address, a number of significant developments and issues. As in past years, Mintz has prepared a…more

Annual Meeting, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy

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Thomas Burton, III

Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity — September 2024

August 01, 2024: SEAM Group, a B2B business products and services company that provides safety, reliability, maintenance, and enterprise asset management services in the hospitality, food processing, and pharmaceutical…more

Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Sustainability

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Omar Bustami

FERC’s Landmark Transmission Order: Takeaways for Clean Energy and Energy Storage Companies

On May 13, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) issued Order No. 1920,[1] its long-awaited Final Rule relating to long-term regional planning and regional cost allocation. This article summarizes…more

Clean Energy, Compliance, Energy Sector, Energy Storage, FERC

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Alexander Civetta

Energy & Sustainability Client Feature — Cultivo

This month, we are excited to feature our client Cultivo, a public benefit corporation, which recently announced that it has raised $14 million in Series A funding to accelerate its mission to unlock investment into regenerating…more

Artificial Intelligence, Capital Investments, Capital Raising, Energy Sector, Investment

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John Condon

Preparation for 2021 Fiscal Year-End SEC Filings and 2022 Annual Shareholder Meetings

As public companies embark on the year-end reporting process, they will need to consider, and in some cases take steps to address, a number of significant developments and issues. As in past years, Mintz has prepared a…more

Annual Meeting, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy

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Daniel Connelly

A $1 Billion, 10-year Climate Tech Investment Effort to Come in Massachusetts

As part of the Healey–Driscoll administration’s continued efforts to ensure Massachusetts remains a state where people want to live, work, and raise families — and businesses want to start and operate companies — the…more

Climate Change, Investment, Life Sciences, Research and Development, Tax Incentives

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Anthony DeMaio

As Walsh Awaits Confirmation Vote, DOL Priorities Take Shape

Last week, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions voted 18-4 to advance Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s nomination for labor secretary. The bipartisan approval signals a non-controversial confirmation vote of…more

Biden Administration, Climate Change, Department of Labor (DOL), Employer Liability Issues, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Daniel DeWolf

Crowdfunding Expanded; SEC Announces Increase in Amounts Permitted To Be Raised by Crowdfunding

On November 2, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) voted to amend its capital raising rules for Regulation Crowdfunding (“Regulation CF”) with the objective of promoting capital formation and expanding…more

Accredited Investors, Capital Formation, Capital Raising, Corporate Counsel, Crowdfunding

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Paul Dickerson

US-Canada Critical Mineral, EV Battery, and Semiconductor Cross-Border Supply Chain Issues

The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) has garnered criticism from the European Union (“EU”) due in large part to its domestic sourcing requirements. Some in Canada have echoed this criticism, including Michael Harvey, vice…more

Advanced Batteries, Canada, Defense Production Act, Department of Defense (DOD), Electric Vehicles

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Jewel Duberry-Douglas

Take Aways from the 2024 MIT Climate and Energy Prize Semi-Final’s Panel on Paths to Scale an Early-Stage Venture

On March 8, 2024, I attended the MIT Climate and Energy Prize Semi-Final in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a climate-tech and energy startup competition for graduate students. At this event, innovators pitched their businesses –…more

Early Stage Companies, Investors, Startups, Venture Capital

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Samuel Asher Effron

New York Guidance on Mandatory Filing of Form D

On December 1, 2020, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued guidance regarding, among other things, securities issued to New York residents in private placements made pursuant to Regulation D, Rule 506 under the…more

Blue Sky Laws, Electronic Filing, Filing Requirements, Form D Filing, Martin Act

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Meryl Epstein

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- January 2013

In the January edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention to…more

Biofuel, China, Clean Tech, Fiscal Cliff, Investment Tax Credits

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Gregory Fine

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- January 2013

In the January edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention to…more

Biofuel, China, Clean Tech, Fiscal Cliff, Investment Tax Credits

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Hope Foster

SBA Issues Additional Guidance Regarding “Necessity” Certification Required under the CARES Act

Today the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued additional guidance with respect to the “necessity” certification required under the CARES Act in connection with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The relevant…more

CARES Act, Certification Requirements, Coronavirus/COVID-19, False Claims Act (FCA), New Guidance

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Susan Foster, Ph.D.

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- January 2013

In the January edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention to…more

Biofuel, China, Clean Tech, Fiscal Cliff, Investment Tax Credits

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Joshua Fox

Energy & Sustainability Client Feature — Quaise

This month, we are excited to feature Quaise Energy and its recent success in closing a $21 million Series A1 financing to accelerate terawatt-scale geothermal energy! This financing round was led by Prelude Ventures and Safar…more

Clean Energy, Energy Sector, Fossil Fuel, Geothermal Energy, Sustainability

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Paula Valencia-Galbraith

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- January 2013

In the January edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention to…more

Biofuel, China, Clean Tech, Fiscal Cliff, Investment Tax Credits

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Garrett Galvin

Energy & Sustainability Legal Feature — Recently Announced Clean Hydrogen Hub Program Funding

On September 22, 2022 the Biden-Harris administration announced a historic $7 billion funding opportunity to create regional clean hydrogen hubs (“H2Hubs”). One of the largest-ever public investments in clean hydrogen and in the…more

Biden Administration, Carbon Emissions, Department of Energy (DOE), Draft Guidance, Energy Projects

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Myria Garcia

2024 Pre-Election Analysis: Energy and Sustainability

The last several weeks of unexpected and unprecedented political events have thrown even more confusion into the presidential election. While the outcome of a now Harris-versus-Trump race is maybe even more uncertain, we do…more

Clean Energy, Climate Change, Department of Justice (DOJ), Energy Sector, Fossil Fuel

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Megan Gates

Preparation for 2021 Fiscal Year-End SEC Filings and 2022 Annual Shareholder Meetings

As public companies embark on the year-end reporting process, they will need to consider, and in some cases take steps to address, a number of significant developments and issues. As in past years, Mintz has prepared a…more

Annual Meeting, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy

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Rachel Gholston

Energy & Sustainability Client Feature — Boston Metal

This month we are excited to feature Boston Metal, a company developing technology to fully decarbonize steel production. At the end of January 2023, Boston Metal announced the $120 million first close of Series C fundraising…more

Clean Energy, Energy Sector, Steel Industry, Sustainability

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Roy Gillig

Renewable Energy Tax Credits: Recent IRS Notice Favorable to the Renewable Energy Industry

On May 5, 2016, the IRS released new guidance regarding the renewable energy production tax credit (“PTC”) and energy investment tax credit (“ITC”) which most in the renewable energy industry will find favorable…more

Investment Tax Credits, IRS, Production Tax Credit, Renewable Energy, Tax Credits

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Jeremy Glaser

MintzTech Connect Industry News: Spotlight on EcoCart

In this edition of MintzTech Connect, we feature EcoCart, an e-commerce plugin for merchants to offer carbon-neutral orders and a Chrome extension for shoppers looking to lower their carbon footprint. EcoCart was founded…more

Climate Change, E-Commerce

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Irwin Heller

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- January 2013

In the January edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention to…more

Biofuel, China, Clean Tech, Fiscal Cliff, Investment Tax Credits

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Helen Huang

Energy & Sustainability Legal Feature – Increased Opportunity for More Taxpayers to Access Clean Energy Tax Credits and Related Considerations and Limitations

This past summer, the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed Treasury Regulations (88 FR 40528 and 88 FR 40496) under two key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) designed to enable…more

Clean Energy, Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), IRS

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Page Hubben

Preparation for 2021 Fiscal Year-End SEC Filings and 2022 Annual Shareholder Meetings

As public companies embark on the year-end reporting process, they will need to consider, and in some cases take steps to address, a number of significant developments and issues. As in past years, Mintz has prepared a…more

Annual Meeting, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy

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Jacob Hupart

Energy & Sustainability Litigation Updates — September 2024

Congressional Democrats have been exerting pressure on insurance regulators to integrate climate-related financial risks as part of their supervisory role; a letter was recently sent by Democratic members of the House and Senate…more

Energy Sector, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG), NAIC, SIFMA, Sustainability

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Ilse Johnson

Energy & Sustainability Client Feature – Pascal

This month we are excited to feature our client Pascal, a technology company that has pioneered low-pressure solid refrigerants for use in heat pumps, air conditioners, refrigerators, and freezers. Pascal recently raised $8…more

Energy Sector, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Pollution Control, Popular, Supply Chain

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Daniel Kajunski

Preparation for 2021 Fiscal Year-End SEC Filings and 2022 Annual Shareholder Meetings

As public companies embark on the year-end reporting process, they will need to consider, and in some cases take steps to address, a number of significant developments and issues. As in past years, Mintz has prepared a…more

Annual Meeting, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy

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Michael Katz

Energy & Sustainability Client Feature — AeroShield Materials

This month we are excited to feature AeroShield Materials, a manufacturer of super-insulating materials to decarbonize the world’s built environment. Last month AeroShield Materials announced the closing of its Seed funding of…more

Clean Energy, Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Efficiency, Energy Sector, Product Development Protocols

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Kristopher Kirkwood

Energy & Sustainability Legal Feature — The Recently Announced Federal-State Partnership to Accelerate the Development of Offshore Wind Projects

On June 23, the White House announced the launch of a Federal-State Offshore Wind Implementation Partnership to accelerate the development of US offshore wind projects. This partnership is a joint effort of the Biden…more

Biden Administration, Energy Sector, Investment, MARAD, NREL

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Keith Kollmeyer

New ESG Requirements for Banks that Hold Public Funds May Raise Challenging Compliance Issues

Much ink has been spilled about ESG laws and regulations targeted at the investment of public funds, and rightfully so. Yet, there has been little discussion of novel requirements imposed on banks that simply hold state or…more

Banks, Compliance, Employment Discrimination, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG), Financial Institutions

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Jonathan Kravetz

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- January 2013

In the January edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention to…more

Biofuel, China, Clean Tech, Fiscal Cliff, Investment Tax Credits

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Cynthia Larose

Preparation for 2021 Fiscal Year-End SEC Filings and 2022 Annual Shareholder Meetings

As public companies embark on the year-end reporting process, they will need to consider, and in some cases take steps to address, a number of significant developments and issues. As in past years, Mintz has prepared a…more

Annual Meeting, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy

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Breton Leone-Quick

Preparation for 2021 Fiscal Year-End SEC Filings and 2022 Annual Shareholder Meetings

As public companies embark on the year-end reporting process, they will need to consider, and in some cases take steps to address, a number of significant developments and issues. As in past years, Mintz has prepared a…more

Annual Meeting, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy

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Anne Levin-Nussbaum

IRA Update: IRS Releases Limited Guidance on Low-Income Community Adder and Establishes Allocation Program Needed to Make the Adder Available

On Monday, February 13, 2023, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the IRS published Notice 2023-17 (the Notice), establishing the program for allocating environmental justice capacity limitations (the Allocation…more

Environmental Justice, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Investment Tax Credits, IRS, Low-Income Issues

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Melanie Ruthrauff Levy

Preparation for 2021 Fiscal Year-End SEC Filings and 2022 Annual Shareholder Meetings

As public companies embark on the year-end reporting process, they will need to consider, and in some cases take steps to address, a number of significant developments and issues. As in past years, Mintz has prepared a…more

Annual Meeting, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy

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Audrey Louison

Clean Edge 2014 Clean Energy Trends Report: Key Trends Emerging from 2013

We saw some key trends emerging and we are proud to be part of the Clean Edge 2014 Clean Energy Trends Report, released last week. The report highlights trends on the rise and provides a comprehensive glance back at 2013. Some…more

Clean Energy, Energy Sector, Solar Energy

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Karen Lovitch

SBA Issues Additional Guidance Regarding “Necessity” Certification Required under the CARES Act

Today the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued additional guidance with respect to the “necessity” certification required under the CARES Act in connection with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The relevant…more

CARES Act, Certification Requirements, Coronavirus/COVID-19, False Claims Act (FCA), New Guidance

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John Lushetsky

2024 Pre-Election Analysis: Energy and Sustainability

The last several weeks of unexpected and unprecedented political events have thrown even more confusion into the presidential election. While the outcome of a now Harris-versus-Trump race is maybe even more uncertain, we do…more

Clean Energy, Climate Change, Department of Justice (DOJ), Energy Sector, Fossil Fuel

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Eric Macaux

June Leader in the News: Axiom Exergy Closes $7.6 Million Series A with a New Thermal Storage Model for Grocery Stores

In May, Mintz Levin client Axiom Exergy closed an impressive $7.6 million Series A round to scale its cold-storage device for grocery stores, bringing its total fundraising to $12.5 million. Led by Shell Ventures and GXP…more

Battery, Electricity, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, Innovative Technology

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R. Neal Martin

2024 Pre-Election Analysis: Energy and Sustainability

The last several weeks of unexpected and unprecedented political events have thrown even more confusion into the presidential election. While the outcome of a now Harris-versus-Trump race is maybe even more uncertain, we do…more

Clean Energy, Climate Change, Department of Justice (DOJ), Energy Sector, Fossil Fuel

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Will McKitterick

Understanding ESG Ratings: Legal Insights & Perspectives

With environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles garnering increased attention in corporate circles in recent years, there has been an accompanying rise in demand for analytical products that evaluate companies’ ESG…more

Asset Management, Conflicts of Interest, Corporate Governance, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Environmental Social & Governance (ESG)

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Amanda Mei

SEC Amends MD&A and Other Financial Disclosure Rules

In November 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments to management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) and other financial disclosure…more

Corporate Governance, Disclosure Requirements, Financial Statements, Foreign Private Issuers, MD&A Statements

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Pamela Mejia

Washington Shake-Up: Vice President Harris to Lead Democratic Nomination for 2024 Presidency

Following President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race on Sunday, the nation’s capital has experienced another political shock, leading to swift mobilization within the Democratic Party. President Biden quickly…more

Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change, Data Privacy, Healthcare, Political Candidates

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Louis Mercedes

Energy & Sustainability Client Feature — FirstLight Power

This month we are excited to feature FirstLight Power, a leading clean power producer and energy storage company with operating and development assets in New England, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, including an…more

Clean Energy, Clean Power Plan, Energy Sector, Energy Storage, Investors

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Jeffrey Moerdler

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- January 2013

In the January edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention to…more

Biofuel, China, Clean Tech, Fiscal Cliff, Investment Tax Credits

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Julia Hutchinson Morton

FERC’s Landmark Transmission Order: Takeaways for Clean Energy and Energy Storage Companies

On May 13, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) issued Order No. 1920,[1] its long-awaited Final Rule relating to long-term regional planning and regional cost allocation. This article summarizes…more

Clean Energy, Compliance, Energy Sector, Energy Storage, FERC

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Gianna Nappi

Public Benefit Corporations and the SPAC Surge

In Mintz’s recent article—“Public Benefit Corporations are Going Public,”—we predicted that, as Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (“SPACs”) reemerge as an alternative to initial public offerings (“IPOs”), Public Benefit…more

Corporate Governance, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG), Initial Public Offering (IPO), Public Benefit Corporation, Publicly-Traded Companies

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David O'Connor

Offshore Wind Development May Get a Boost from Massachusetts

On October 13th, Gov. Charlie Baker filed legislation that would significantly enhance the support provided by Massachusetts for the development of offshore wind energy generation. His bill proposes that the state allocate…more

Offshore Wind, Proposed Legislation

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Jeffrey Porter

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- January 2013

In the January edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention to…more

Biofuel, China, Clean Tech, Fiscal Cliff, Investment Tax Credits

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Joseph Price

SBA Issues Additional Guidance Regarding “Necessity” Certification Required under the CARES Act

Today the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued additional guidance with respect to the “necessity” certification required under the CARES Act in connection with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The relevant…more

CARES Act, Certification Requirements, Coronavirus/COVID-19, False Claims Act (FCA), New Guidance

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Abraham Reshtick

The Opportunity Zone Program Presents Opportunity for Renewable Energy Development

The federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created a tax incentive program (the “Opportunity Zone Program”) that has the potential to provide a significant amount of funding for the development of renewable energy projects. The…more

Capital Gains, Economic Development, Energy Projects, Government Shutdown, Investment Funds

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Jennifer Rubin

SEC Approves Sweeping New Climate Disclosure Rule: Key Takeaways

The Securities & Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued its long-awaited final rule concerning climate disclosures, entitled “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” (“Climate Disclosure…more

Carbon Pricing, Climate Change, Disclosure Requirements, Final Rules, Governance Standards

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David Salamon

Energy & Sustainability Legal Feature – Increased Opportunity for More Taxpayers to Access Clean Energy Tax Credits and Related Considerations and Limitations

This past summer, the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed Treasury Regulations (88 FR 40528 and 88 FR 40496) under two key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) designed to enable…more

Clean Energy, Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), IRS

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Charles Samuels

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- January 2013

In the January edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention to…more

Biofuel, China, Clean Tech, Fiscal Cliff, Investment Tax Credits

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Brad Scheller

Energy & Sustainability IP Updates — February 2024

In intellectual property news, the US Patent and Trademark Office recently published a patent application filed by Hyundai Motor Company directed to solid-state battery technology. Many industry experts suggest that solid-state…more

Batteries, Charging Stations, Electric Vehicles, Energy Sector, Infrastructure

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Gabriel Schnitzler

California Update: New Laws Give Residential and Commercial Tenants Rights to Install EV Charging Stations and Streamline Residential Solar Permitting

Last month Governor Brown signed AB 2565, which gives residential and commercial tenants new rights to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and AB 2188, which directs cities and counties to streamline permitting for…more

Automotive Industry, Commercial Leases, Commercial Tenants, Electric Vehicles, Jerry Brown

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Ellen Shapiro

New ESG Requirements for Banks that Hold Public Funds May Raise Challenging Compliance Issues

Much ink has been spilled about ESG laws and regulations targeted at the investment of public funds, and rightfully so. Yet, there has been little discussion of novel requirements imposed on banks that simply hold state or…more

Banks, Compliance, Employment Discrimination, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG), Financial Institutions

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Taylor Shepherd

A $1 Billion, 10-year Climate Tech Investment Effort to Come in Massachusetts

As part of the Healey–Driscoll administration’s continued efforts to ensure Massachusetts remains a state where people want to live, work, and raise families — and businesses want to start and operate companies — the…more

Climate Change, Investment, Life Sciences, Research and Development, Tax Incentives

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Steven Shparber

Energy & Sustainability Regulatory Updates — September 2024

On Friday, November 1, 2024, FERC will host a Commissioner-led Technical Conference Regarding Large Loads Co-Located at Generating Facilities. The purpose of this technical conference is to discuss generic issues related to the…more

Energy Sector, FERC, Sustainability

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Stephen Silveira

The Commission on the Future of Transportation in the Commonwealth Releases Recommendations for the Future of Transportation in Massachusetts

At 12:30 on December 14, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton,…more

Automation Systems, Driverless Cars, Electric Vehicles, Governor Baker, Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Matthew Simpson

US-Canada Critical Mineral, EV Battery, and Semiconductor Cross-Border Supply Chain Issues

The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) has garnered criticism from the European Union (“EU”) due in large part to its domestic sourcing requirements. Some in Canada have echoed this criticism, including Michael Harvey, vice…more

Advanced Batteries, Canada, Defense Production Act, Department of Defense (DOD), Electric Vehicles

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Laura Stefani

Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles

Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has been growing as more and more models and are coming to market, some from new automakers. One barrier to widespread adoption of EVs is the amount of charging time that is required,…more

Automotive Industry, Charging Stations, Electric Vehicles, FCC

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Benjamin Stone

Public Benefit Corporations and the SPAC Surge

In Mintz’s recent article—“Public Benefit Corporations are Going Public,”—we predicted that, as Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (“SPACs”) reemerge as an alternative to initial public offerings (“IPOs”), Public Benefit…more

Corporate Governance, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG), Initial Public Offering (IPO), Public Benefit Corporation, Publicly-Traded Companies

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Kati Pajak Strzelczyk

Is a Public Benefit Corporation Right for Your Mission-Driven Business?

This article is geared towards founders who have an idea for a mission-driven business and want to know what to do next. Why does this article focus on Delaware? - Delaware has become internationally recognized as home…more

Board of Directors, Delaware, Fortune 500, Incorporation, Public Benefit Corporation

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Sahir Surmeli

Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity — September 2024

August 01, 2024: SEAM Group, a B2B business products and services company that provides safety, reliability, maintenance, and enterprise asset management services in the hospitality, food processing, and pharmaceutical…more

Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Sustainability

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Kaoru Suzuki

Energy & Sustainability Legal Feature — Department of Energy Awards $118 Million for Biofuel Projects

On January 26, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced $118 million in funding for 17 projects to accelerate the production of sustainable biofuels as the Biden administration works to cut greenhouse gas emissions from…more

Biofuel, Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Information Association (EIA), Energy Sector, Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Courtney Taylor

The Inflation Reduction Act is Now Law: What Does it Mean for the Clean Energy Sector?

One and a half years into the Biden Administration and with the 2022 mid-term elections fast approaching, Democrats secured a major legislative victory with final passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) – a landmark…more

Affordable Care Act, Biden Administration, Clean Energy, Department of Energy (DOE), Department of the Interior

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Michael Van Loy, PhD

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- January 2013

In the January edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention to…more

Biofuel, China, Clean Tech, Fiscal Cliff, Investment Tax Credits

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Jessica Vaughn

Energy & Sustainability Client Feature — GroGuru

This month, we are excited to feature GroGuru, a company applying machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to help farmers implement strategic water management solutions. To do so, they deploy soil sensors that…more

Artificial Intelligence, Energy Sector, Machine Learning, Startups, Sustainability

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Xandy Walsh

Energy & Sustainability Connections Newsletter — April 2024

A Note from the Editors Energy & Sustainability Connections brings the latest developments in energy investing, legal insights, company activity, and industry events straight to your inbox. This month’s edition includes: …more

Climate Change, Contamination, Department of Energy (DOE), Disclosure Requirements, Energy Sector

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Katy Ward

SunRISE TechBridge Challenge Provides Opportunities for Solar Energy Innovators

The United States is experiencing a period of rapid growth in the solar industry, and Fraunhofer TechBridge looks to enhance and continue through its SunRISE TechBridge Challenge to Realize Innovation in Solar Energy. The…more

Clean Tech, Funding, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Startups

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William Weld

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- January 2013

In the January edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention to…more

Biofuel, China, Clean Tech, Fiscal Cliff, Investment Tax Credits

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