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Relief from NIMBYism for Renewable Energy: New York’s RAPID Act

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One of the biggest challenges to states meeting ambitious Clean Energy Standards is local opposition to large scale projects, something we’ve written about previously. The federal government and many state legislatures have...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Understanding the Brighter Tomorrow Act: A New Era for Solar Energy Development in Maryland

Maryland has long been a solar-friendly state, and the Brighter Tomorrow Act, signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore last month, will expand access and adoption of solar energy. The legislation is both a supportive and...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Senator Joe Nguyễn’s List of 2024 Washington Clean Energy Legislation

The transition to carbon-free energy requires significant investments in new energy facilities and extensive new transmission lines. Senator Joe Nguyễn spearheaded this effort during the 2024 legislative session by leveraging...more

Stoel Rives - Renewable + Law

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

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights, V 7, Issue 3, March 2023

Biden Races to Meet 2035 Climate Goal - “He didn’t provide new details of how the U.S. electric grid could be carbon-free by 2035, a top goal for the administration.” Why this is important: The Biden administration...more

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Real Estate Update Q1/2023: Neuerungen im Immobilienwirtschaftsrecht

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Das neue Jahr 2023 bringt einige wichtige Gesetzesänderungen für die Immobilienbranche mit sich, die Ihre Aufmerksamkeit verlangen. In unserem Real Estate Update werfen wir einen Blick auf ausgewählte Gesetzesänderungen, die...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

ML Strategies Energy & Sustainability Washington Update - May 2022

With the 2022 mid-term election now just over six months away, aside from dealing with crises such as the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, the federal policy environment is increasingly driven by partisan goals aimed at...more

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[Webinar] Virginia Solar & Energy Storage 2022 Legislative Update - March 31st, 11:00 am - 11:30 am ET

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The Virginia General Assembly passed several important pieces of legislation affecting the solar and energy storage industry during its 2022 legislative session... join us on Thursday, March 31, from 11:00 – 11:30 am (ET) for...more

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Illinois Enacts Comprehensive Climate and Clean Energy Legislation

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In September, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the omnibus, 956-page climate and energy legislative package titled the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (the “CEJA”). The CEJA has an immediate effective date. Following years...more

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Morgan Lewis Spark Q2 - 2021 - Russian

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Morgan Lewis Spark – это ежеквартальный обзор, освещающий нововведения и изменения российского законодательства, имеющие важное значение для компаний, работающих в российских секторах энергетики и добычи полезных ископаемых....more

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Morgan Lewis Spark Q2 2021 - English

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Morgan Lewis Spark is a quarterly update highlighting new and amended Russian legislation of importance to companies operating in the Russian energy and mining sectors. We hope it provides you with a useful tool to navigate...more

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The Utah Legislature Chooses “All of the Above” for a Reliable Electric Grid

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During the recent General Session, the Utah Legislature enacted several major energy bills which confirm the State’s continued investment in, and support of, both conventional and renewable energy sources. The Legislature...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Major Climate Bill Recommits Massachusetts to Climate Goals

On January 4th, as the legislative session came to a close, both houses of the Massachusetts legislature passed “An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy.” My colleague, Seth Jaffe, posted on...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Dome Report - 2020 West Virginia Legislature Updates, Issue 3

The 2020 Regular Session of the West Virginia Legislature recently passed the one-third mark and, as of this writing, the House has introduced 1155 bills, while the Senate introduced 656. We will continue reporting on and...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - April 2019 #2

Trump Said to Seek Limits on State Power in Pipeline Approvals - "Trump's order comes as the president continues to chafe at regulatory barriers he says throttle the full potential of American 'energy dominance,' while...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - March 2019 #2

West Virginia Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in EQT Doddridge County Trespassing Case - "The state Supreme Court will decide if a lower court judge got it right when he ruled natural gas production company EQT trespassed...more

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Oklahoma State PTC Ends for Wind Projects Not Operating Prior to July 1, 2017

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On April 17, 2017, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed into law House Bill No. 2298, which moves the deadline for a wind project to be operational to qualify for the state’s production tax credit for wind power to June 30,...more

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Comprehensive Massachusetts Bill Enacted to Drive Energy Storage and Offshore Wind Generation Resources

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Recently, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law an omnibus energy bill H.4568 that will provide Massachusetts electricity customers with the benefit of electricity produced by offshore wind and hydropower...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Massachusetts Legislature Passes Compromise Energy Bill

Last Sunday, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a compromise energy bill to significantly increase electricity produced by renewable energy sources. The state’s utilities will be required to purchase power from on and...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Oregon Legislature Passes Sweeping Energy Bill

The Oregon Legislature on Wednesday passed a sweeping and contentious bill that signals significant changes for the state’s energy industry. Senate Bill 1547, the final home for the “Oregon Clean Electricity and Coal...more

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Brave New World: SB 350 Increases CA’s Renewable Energy and Efficiency Goals

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California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 350, the “Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015” on October 7, 2015. SB 350 reflects some of Governor Brown’s bold commitments from his inaugural speech...more

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California Enacts Law To Use 50 Percent Renewable Electricity By 2030

On October 7, 2015, California Governor Jerry Brown signed S.B. 350, The Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015 (the Act). The law will require the percent of electricity produced from renewable sources to increase...more

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California's New Climate Era: SB 350 and Beyond

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Two out of three ain’t bad. Climate change policy advocates may find themselves quoting Meat Loaf with the enactment of Senate Bill (SB) 350, which California’s Legislature passed last month and which Governor Jerry...more

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Hawaii Sets 100% Renewable Energy Goal and Opens the Door to Community Solar

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Electricity on the island state of Hawaii will come 100% from renewable resources by 2045, pursuant to new legislation. The plan will end Hawaii’s current reliance on imported fuel oil which Governor Ige has said currently...more

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Production Tax Credit Extended for Renewable Projects Beginning Construction in 2014

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On December 19, 2014, President Obama signed into law the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (H.R. 5771). H.R. 5771 includes a retroactive one-year extension of the section 45 renewable electricity production tax credit...more

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