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BLM Signals Federal Land is Open for Renewables

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In May 2024, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM or the Agency) issued a final rule updating its renewable energy and right-of-way (ROW) policies. BLM is one of the largest landholders in the United States, with significant...more

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Continuity Safe Harbor Extended for Offshore Wind, Renewable Energy Projects on Federal Land

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The IRS recently issued Notice 2021-05, which extends the continuity safe harbor to 10 years for offshore wind projects and renewable energy projects constructed on federal land. Under prior IRS guidance, most renewable...more

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IRS Gives Offshore Wind and Federal Land Projects More Time to Qualify for Tax Credits

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Notice 2021-05 gives renewable energy developers 10 years to complete projects located offshore or on federal land. Key Points: ..Developers of offshore and federal land projects now have 10 years to complete their...more

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Colorado’s New Oil and Gas Law: What’s Next?

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The 2019 Colorado legislative session took the state’s oil and gas-development opponents and proponents on a wild ride. On April 3, 2019, the Colorado Senate passed SB 19-181, which dramatically changes the regulation of oil...more

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A New Tenant on Federal Lands: Court Orders BLM to Consider Climate Impacts in Approving Energy Leases

In a victory for environmental groups, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a ruling this week with far-reaching consequences for energy projects on federal lands and “the attention the government must...more

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Administration Announces New Mitigation Policies

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This afternoon, the Administration issued two policies intended to encourage private investment in natural resource conservation and to facilitate application of the mitigation hierarchy—avoiding, minimizing and compensating...more

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