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Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Catalyzing Action: How Catalytic Capital Can Help Unlock Trillions in Climate Investment

Last month, after a meeting with the G20 financing ministers, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced that US$3 trillion of additive capital investment will be necessary each year (above and beyond business as usual)...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

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

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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

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

New York Releases Preliminary Outline of Cap-and-Invest Program

On December 20, 2023, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) released a pre-proposal outline of New York State’s...more

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The Multi-Sector Fuel Dilemma

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Confusion persists among industry stakeholders regarding the correct structuring approach to renewables. The truth is that renewables traverse sectors and is not a sector itself. Electrical power generated through sustainable...more

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Balch Energy Attorneys Discuss The Future Of Renewable Energy Projects During Association Of Corporate Counsel Houston Panel

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Balch partners Audrey Momanaee, Chris Still and Jesse Unkenholz discussed key considerations and legal issues associated with the development of renewable energy and storage projects at the Association of Corporate Counsel...more

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Addressing its Lack of Land, Israel Requires New Buildings to Include Rooftop Solar Panels

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As nations continue developing renewable energy infrastructure to meet sustainability targets, some are creating unique approaches to ensure they meet their stated goals. In what is expected to be a first for any nation...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity - January 2023

December 1, 2022: Extreme Biodiesel (PINX: XTRM) acquired Worldwide Sun from Fernhill for an undisclosed amount on December 1, 2022. Worldwide Sun is a manufacturer of specialty off-grid solar equipment created to eliminate...more

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Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity — November 2022

September 29, 2022: Safari Energy, a subsidiary of PPL (NYS: PPL), reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Aspen Power Partners for an undisclosed amount on September 29, 2022. Safari Energy is a provider of solar...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Biden Announces New Initiative on “Game-Changing” Technologies for Achieving Net-Zero Emissions

On November 4, 2022, the White House announced a new initiative to support research and development projects on 37 “game-changing” technologies to advance the Biden Administration’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050....more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — September 2022

Inflation Reduction Act Is Now Law – Rollout Begins - Following months of intense closed-door negotiations, Democrats successfully advanced significant portions of their energy and climate agenda with the passage and...more

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Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity — August 2022

July 1, 2022: GRNE Solar, a provider of renewable energy installation services intended to generate electricity that is self-sustaining, was acquired by Nelnet (NYS: NNI) for an undisclosed amount. GRNE Solar offers solar...more

White & Case LLP

Energy Investors Face Mexico Risks in the Electricity and Lithium Sectors

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Investors in the Mexican energy sector are facing evolving challenges, as the Mexican government is making good on threats to increase state interference in the sector through the implementation of changes in electricity...more

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Energy & Sustainability Client Feature — BlueWave

This month, we are thrilled to feature BlueWave, a leading Boston-based solar and energy storage developer and certified B Corp. On May 12, 2022, BlueWave announced that a fund managed by Axium Infrastructure has acquired...more

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Global decarbonization goals drive renewables M&A

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M&A dealmaking within the global energy sector reached new heights in 2021. A total of 973 deals were announced over the course of the year—the highest annual total on record. An annual deal value of US$218.8 billion,...more

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HUB Talks: Sustainable Outlook: Developing Solar and Storage Technologies with Holly Christie of Hecate Energy

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In this episode of Sustainable Outlook, host Elizabeth Crouse speaks with Holly Christie, the General Counsel of Hecate Energy. Hecate Energy is a leading renewable energy power plant developer, and Holly oversees the legal...more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Updates – Ocotber 2020

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House Approves Energy & Climate Legislative Package - The House of Representatives, in a September 24 vote of 220-185, approved the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act (H.R. 4447) – a legislative package made up of a...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - September 2020 #3

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California commercial real estate ramps up use of alternative energy sources - Bullet Bisnow – September 13 - Stem is one of a number of alternative energy companies seeing an increase in demand from commercial real...more

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Renewable Energy Update - February 2020 #4

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CEC approves Sacramento utility’s contentious community solar plan - Bullet Greentech Media – February 21 - The California Energy Commission (CEC) has unanimously approved a controversial shared solar program proposed...more

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ESG for Energy: 3 Things Companies Should Be Doing – Part 1

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In the first installment of a two-part series, Director Tony Jones discusses how energy companies, both large and small, should be formalizing their plans and initiatives in the face of growing ESG investment strategies and...more

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FERC Proposes to Revise Qualifying Facility Rates and Requirements

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FERC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) on September 19 announcing its intent to revise key rules governing the status and rights of Qualifying Facilities (QFs). These revisions include proposed changes to the...more

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New Jersey Advances Clean Energy Agenda

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New Jersey advanced several of the Murphy administration’s clean energy goals during June 2019. Over the past month, the state released a draft of its revised Energy Master Plan (EMP), approved the Ocean Wind offshore wind...more

Allen Matkins

Sustainable Development Update - December 2018

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Sustainable Development Focus - U.S. could triple solar power capacity by 2045 by installing panels on all new homes - SOLAR POWER WORLD - Dec 3 If builders start putting solar panels on all new American homes in 2020,...more

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Sustainable Development Update - July 2018

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Sustainable Development Focus - L.A. will allow more dense development near five Expo Line stations - LOS ANGELES TIMES - Jul 3 The Los Angeles City Council approved plans last Tuesday to allow taller residential and...more

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Sustainable Development Update - May 2018 #3

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Sustainable Development Focus - Federal judge rules in Berkeley’s favor in fight over post office - BERKELEYSIDE - May 15 A federal judge on Monday rejected arguments by the federal government that the city of Berkeley...more

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