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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

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Addressing Inefficiencies in the Energy Sector: The Proposed Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024

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The permitting process has been identified by numerous commentators as a major cause of delays in the development of energy, infrastructure, and mining projects in the United States. ...more

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Environment & Energy Insights (June 2024)

Welcome to June’s Environment & Energy Insights Newsletter. This month we are covering: - Legal challenges to natural gas infrastructure bans, including a possible suit in Massachusetts - Possible climate/energy bill...more

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MADS propone cambiar competencia para otorgar licencia ambiental a proyectos de FNCER

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El Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible (MADS) de Colombia publicó para comentarios el proyecto de decreto que pretende modificar la competencia para otorgar licencia ambiental a los proyectos de exploración y uso...more

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Build More, Faster? Newsom Signs Infrastructure and Budget Legislation 

On July 10, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a package of bills intended to accelerate critical infrastructure projects across the State aimed at achieving monumental climate and clean energy goals while...more

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Overview of the Impact of the 88th Legislative Session on the Oil, Gas and Renewables Industries in Texas

The 88th regular session of the Texas Legislature saw an unusually high number of proposed bills with a stated focus of ensuring reliability of the Texas grid and favoring “dispatchable generation” (having output within human...more

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US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Certifies First Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Design

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The move represents a step forward for the small modular nuclear reactor industry, but legislative uncertainty over new nuclear facilities in the US remains. As part of long-range plans to address climate change, many...more

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Key Takeaways for the Energy Industry from the 2023 Texas Legislative Session: What Passed and What Failed

Monday, May 29, 2023, marked the official end of the 88th regular session of the Texas Legislature. It was an especially active session for the energy industry, which saw the passage of several bills that, if signed into law...more

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PND cambiaría reglas de consulta previa para proyectos de transición energética en Colombia

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El texto aprobado en segundo debate del Proyecto de Ley No. 338/2023 (Cámara) y 274/2023 (Senado) por el cual se expide el Plan Nacional de Desarrollo (PND) 2022-2026 "Colombia Potencia Mundial de la Vida" incorporó un nuevo...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Regulating the Impossible Dream: NRC decision streamlines efforts to commercialize fusion

On April 13, 2023, the Commissioners of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) voted to approve a proposal that will accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy in the United States. Specifically, the NRC determined...more

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Renewable Energy Projects Face an Ill Wind in Texas

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Proposed legislation would impose new constraints and regulatory obstacles for renewable energy, as conservative responses to ESG-related initiatives continue to morph across the US. The Texas legislature is considering...more

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Pennsylvania Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Provide for a Community Solar Program

On March 13, Pennsylvania House Bill 330 (HB 330) was proposed by Representative Perry Stambaugh. Titled “An Act providing for local solar program, for renewable energy credits and for powers and duties of the Pennsylvania...more

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Permitting Bill Would Impose Regulatory Burdens and Economic Disruption on Hydrogen Infrastructure Owners

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​​​​​​​Senator Manchin recently released the text of his much anticipated and controversial bill aimed at reforming the federal permitting process, particularly for energy infrastructure (the "Energy Independence and Security...more

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Inflation Reduction Act Would Extend Renewable Tax Credits

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On July 27, Senate Democrats released the draft text of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the Act). The Act includes a number of climate and energy-related provisions similar to those that were included in the Build Back...more

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[Webinar] Renewable Reboot: A Download on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 – Clean Energy Tax Provisions - August 4th, 3:00 pm...

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On July 27, 2022, Senators Manchin (D-WV) and Schumer (D-NY) debuted the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a piece of legislation that, if enacted, would be a historic investment in climate policy as well as a down payment on...more

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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Framework: Energy Policy – Summary and Analysis

On July 27, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced a surprise agreement on a roughly $750 billion tax, energy and health care package including $370 billion in energy security and...more

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[Webinar] Recent Developments in U.S. Offshore Wind - August 16th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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In this presentation, panelists will discuss recent developments in the U.S. offshore wind industry including recent progress and projects in the pipeline, challenges to development of U.S. offshore wind projects, key...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

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Acquisitions of Renewable Energy Projects Exempt Under HSR Act Could Require 60-Day Waiting Period Under Proposed New York Law

A recent post on Foley Hoag’s State AG blog about New York’s proposed pre-merger notification legislation details the potential new notification requirement, but we wanted to dive a little deeper into the impact the proposed...more

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Section 201 Tariffs on Solar Cells Extended

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On February 4, 2022, the White House announced that President Biden extended for another four years the Section 201 tariffs on imported crystalline silicon solar panels. The president raised the annual tariff rate quota for...more

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[Webinar] Community Solar Development in Ohio - December 8th, 10:30 am - 11:00 am EST

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If passed, recently introduced legislation H.B. 450 permits community solar development in Ohio. Join Bricker & Eckler attorneys Dylan Borchers and Matt Koppitch as they discuss how the proposal works. They will also chat...more

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Key Takeaways | Legislative Update on Renewable Energy Tax Incentives

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On November 17, McDermott Partners Philip Tingle and Heather Cooper were joined by Bill Parsons, COO of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), for a discussion on recent legislative activity regarding renewable...more

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[Webinar] The Future of the Energy Transition: Legislative Update on Renewable Energy Tax Incentives - November 17th, 12:00 pm -...

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The Future of the Energy Transition webinar series continues. On November 17, McDermott Partners Philip Tingle and Heather Cooper will be joined by a to-be-announced industry expert for a discussion on recent legislative...more

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U.S. Senate Infrastructure Bill Proposes Big Dollars for Wide Ranging New Grant Program For Electric Vehicle Charging and...

On August 10, 2021, the United States Senate passed the much anticipated bipartisan infrastructure bill. While not yet law, the bill now advances to the House of Representatives for further consideration. The House of...more

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Hydrogen Rising: Big News at Hydrogen Rising & August Holiday

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Co-hosts Sandra Safro and David Wochner briefly discuss the U.S. Senate passage of the major infrastructure legislation and its hydrogen provisions, as well as significant news for one of the Hydrogen Rising co-hosts. This...more

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