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With Federal Support Uncertain, New York Executes Plan for Six Gigawatts of Energy Storage by 2030

After years of regulatory proceedings and planning, and following the New York Public Service Commission (the “PSC”)’s June 2024 Order Establishing Updated Energy Storage Goal and Deployment Policy (the “June 2024 Order”),...more

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Growing the Solar and Storage Landscape With Mike Hall, Anza Renewables - Battery + Storage Podcast

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In this episode, host Bill Derasmo welcomes Mike Hall, CEO of Anza Renewables. With more than 20 years of experience in the energy industry, Hall shares insights into the founding and growth of Anza in 2022. The discussion...more

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Battery Storage: Accelerating Germany’s Transition to Renewable Energy

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Germany is making progress in its transition to renewable energy: In the first half of 2024, 61.5% of electricity was generated from renewable sources, according to the Federal Statistical Office. In the same period of the...more

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Battery Storage Revenues and Routes to Market

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As covered briefly in our previous article, the “route to market” / offtake arrangements/ revenue contracts are perhaps the key difference between battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects and other project-financed...more

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NYPA Releases Draft Renewables Strategic Plan, Invites Collaboration with Private Developers

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the New York Power Authority (“NYPA”) released its draft 2025 Renewables Strategic Plan (the “Draft Plan”) and invited public comment. The 2023-24 New York State budget granted NYPA expanded...more

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The Evolving Mix of the Energy Sources for the U.S.'s Electric Generating Capacity

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Current Generating Capacity - As of 2024, total installed electric generating capacity in the United States is approximately 1,250 gigawatts (GWs). This capacity is distributed across a diverse mix of energy sources, with...more

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Expanding Energy Storage Through Cross-Cultural Insights With Dr. Marco Terruzin, Energy Vault — Battery + Storage Podcast

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In this episode, host Bill Derasmo is joined by Dr. Marco Terruzin, the chief commercial and product officer at Energy Vault. Dr. Terruzzin shares his background in energy economics and trading, with experience in both the...more

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Developer Perspectives on Today’s Energy Storage Markets

In 2023, the world added an impressive 45 gigawatts/97 gigawatt-hours of energy storage capacity, nearly tripling year-on-year growth, with the majority driven by battery storage installations. The global energy storage...more

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Climate Law Matters Newsletter: Energy & Climate Newsletter - June 2024

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In This Issue: Battery and Energy Storage Systems - 2023 was a banner year for energy storage in the United States. Statistics reported by Wood Mackenzie show that in 2023 alone, energy storage deployment across all...more

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Lithium for Batteries from Geothermal Brine

If all goes as planned, solar, wind and other clean energy technologies will help us abandon carbon emissions for good. But many green power sources perform their best only when nature cooperates, so an important (and...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Battery Technologies: Where Are We Now, and Where Are We Going?

Achieving climate goals will require significant capital investment into the development and scaling of improved battery technologies. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted in August 2022, allocated billions of dollars...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Advancing Environmental Justice through Battery Energy Storage

Because the sun does not always shine and the wind does not always blow, ensuring that renewable sources can reliably meet society’s energy demands has long been a challenge for clean energy advocates. Battery energy storage...more

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Battery storage M&A powers into 2024

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Battery energy storage systems (BESS), which enable utility companies and grid operators to access pools of surplus renewable energy on demand that would otherwise be wasted, play a central role in the global energy...more

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Renewable Energy Update 5.15.24

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Monday approved a long-awaited rule to make it easier to transmit renewable energy such as wind and solar power to the electric grid — a key part of President Joe Biden’s goal to...more

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Powering Anything, Anywhere With Alex Livingston, Joule Case — Battery + Storage Podcast

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In this episode of the Battery + Storage Podcast, host Bill Derasmo speaks with Alex Livingston, president of Joule Case. Alex shares his journey from studying mechanical engineering at the University of Idaho to co-founding...more

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NERC Requests Approval To Expand Registration And Compliance Obligations To A New Category of Entities: Category 2 GOs/GOPs

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NERC recently filed rule changes with FERC that propose to significantly expand NERC registration and compliance requirements to inverter based resources, such as renewable energy and battery facilities, that historically...more

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New Legislation Authorizes Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council to Certify Standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems but Stops...

The Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) oversees the siting of large-scale energy facilities like wind and solar power projects, which often include an associated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). BESS is a...more

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Renewable Energy Update 4.12.24

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $20 billion in federal “green bank” grants to eight community development banks and nonprofit organizations to use on projects combating climate change in disadvantaged...more

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FERC January 2024 Open Meeting Preview

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) will host its January Open Meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024. The Sunshine Act Meeting Notice (“Notice”) issued January 11, 2024, indicates that FERC intends to take...more

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Renewable Energy Update 1.16.24

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U.S. battery storage capacity is poised for a record year in 2024 with Texas and California continuing to lead the country in new additions, after installations reached a new record last quarter....more

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Should You Be Concerned About Foreign Entities of Concern?

Grants and tax credits, who doesn’t love them? The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is full of them, and, recent Department of Energy (DOE) Notification of a Proposed Interpretive Rule provides guidance on who will get to...more

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Overview of the Proposed Regulations for Advanced Manufacturing Credits Under Section 45X

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As covered in our prior alerts, the Inflation Reduction Act enacted new renewable energy credits, including an advanced manufacturing production credit under Section 45X that provides tax credits to domestic producers and...more

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An In-Depth Look at Section 45X Proposed Regulations

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Dec. 14, 2023, released Proposed Regulations regarding the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit of the Internal Revenue Code. (See Holland& Knight's previous...more

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Infrastructure Insights - October 2023

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EU Court Ruled on FDI Screening Limits - Implications for Investors - The Court of Justice of the European Union’s first decision on foreign direct investment (FDI) screening limits the scope of the EU FDI Screening...more

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Renewable Energy Update 7.20.23

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The Biden administration is making available $20 billion from a federal "green bank" for clean energy projects such as residential heat pumps, electric vehicle charging stations, and community cooling centers....more

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