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Renewable Energy Update 3.19.25

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The Northwest’s largest hydropower supplier announced it intends to join a new day-ahead energy market based in Arkansas over one based in California. Bonneville Power Administration officials announced in a draft policy...more

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Snapshot of Clean Power in 2024: American Clean Power Association Report

The American Clean Power Association (“ACPA”) has released a report titled: Snapshot of Clean Power in 2024 (“Report”). The Report is described as a preview of an upcoming full Clean Power Annual Market Report that...more

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State Specific Requirements for Wind and Solar Project Land Contracts - March 2025

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Although wind and solar project development in the U.S. experienced record-breaking sales in recent years, headwinds are anticipated to increase. Several challenges continue to delay deployment, such as lack of sufficient of...more

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Wind/Solar Infrastructure: Bill Submitted to Minnesota State Legislature Requiring A Product Stewardship Program

HF 1040 was introduced into the 94th Legislature of the State of Minnesota which would impose certain requirements for wind and solar infrastructure. ...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Dome Report: Issue 2 - Report on the Latest Action in the West Virginia Legislature in 2025

The West Virginia Legislature has completed one-third of its 60-day regular session, and there are several bills of interest wending their way through the process. For this legislative session, the Spilman Thomas &...more

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U.S. to Add Record 63 GW in 2025 with 93% Carbon-Free Capacity

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The U.S. energy horizon is heralding a seismic shift, according to a recent Canary Media report that digs into new estimates from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The estimates predict 63 gigawatts of new capacity...more

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Renewable Energy Update 2.14.25

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A new bill has been introduced in California’s state legislature that would add an assessment of funding opportunities for offshore wind port infrastructure to the governor’s Five-Year Infrastructure Plan. Introduced on...more

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Renewable Energy Update 2.21.25

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Clean energy installations in the U.S. reached a record high last year, with the country adding 47% more capacity than in 2023, according to new research from energy data firm Cleanview. Boosted by tax credits under the...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

The Offshore Winds are Blowing with the Enactment of Bill C-49

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After several months of anticipation, on January 31, 2025, the Government of Canada, in partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia, announced the coming into force of Bill C-49 – An Act to amend the Canada-Newfoundland &...more

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Wind Energy Leasing Moratorium Status Update

Wind energy projects along the coasts are facing uncertainty due to President Trump’s Presidential Memorandum issued on January 20, “Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing...more

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President Trump’s Executive Orders on the Environment

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Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group rounds up President Trump’s initial volley of Executive Orders focusing on the environment and energy....more

Hogan Lovells

UK onshore windfarms – Clean energy is just blowing in the wind

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The UK government’s support for onshore wind farms as part of its broader strategy to combat climate change and transition to greener renewable energy sources has fluctuated over recent years however it looks to be firmly...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Energy Law: Month in Review - January 2025

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Welcome to Dorsey’s Energy Law: Month in Review. We provide this update to our clients to identify significant developments in the previous month. ...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Japan Renewables Alert 69

Outlook for Japan’s VREs and Storage in 2025 Japan's energy market is experiencing significant growth with the formation of many corporate PPA projects and the development of numerous battery storage projects. Amidst this...more

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Hydro Quebec Launches Call for Interest on New Hydroelectric and Wind Projects

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Hydro-Québec is launching a call for interest to companies in the engineering and construction sector as it implements its Action Plan 2035. This call aims to gauge the interest, expertise and capacity of suppliers to carry...more

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Special Report: How Will the New US Government Impact Energy Storage? - Insights into the future prospects for the energy storage...

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The result of the 2024 U.S. presidential election means uncertainty about future prospects for the renewable energy sector. President Donald Trump has been hostile in the past toward parts of the renewables industry –...more

K&L Gates LLP

Proposed Texas Senate Bills Have Potential Negative Impacts on Wind and Solar

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Renewable energy developers should be aware of the proposed legislation in Texas that, if passed, will significantly impact existing wind and solar facilities as well as development-stage projects. Senate Bill 819 (SB 819)...more

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New Executive Actions Potentially Impact Renewable Energy Projects

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Among the wave of executive actions issued upon President Trump taking office again, some executive orders and memorandums may affect portions of the burgeoning renewable energy sector. The renewable energy sector has been...more

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“Frequent” Calls for Power: Newly Re-Elected BC Government Prioritizes Clean Energy Development in 2025

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On 16 January 2025, the Government of British Columbia released mandate letters for Premier David Eby's new cabinet (Mandate Letters). The Mandate Letters direct cabinet ministers to focus on growing BC's economy and...more

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Capacity Building in Power Generation: North America, Europe, and Africa

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Welcome back to Energy Buzz, your regular snapshot into the latest topics in the energy industry from Hogan Lovells. Here we explore power generation capacity building in North America, Europe, and Africa....more

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Energy Policies Revisited: Trump’s Executive Orders

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In a flurry of activity, newly elected President Donald J. Trump issued a series of Executive Orders immediately after his inauguration on January 20, 2025. This article will discuss eight of these documents that directly...more

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95th Arkansas General Assembly: House Bill Introduced Placing Certain Restrictions on Wind Power Devices

House Bill 1198 has been introduced which would impose a height restriction on certain wind power devices. The Bill was introduced by Representative Jeremiah Moore of Clarendon and Senator Jonathan Dismang of Little Rock....more

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Presidential Memorandum on Wind Energy Designed to Decrease Permitting Efficiency and Increase Uncertainty for Onshore and...

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On January 20th, President Donald Trump launched his first attack on the wind industry by issuing a Presidential Memorandum, which temporarily bars future offshore wind leasing in federal waters and pauses issuance of any...more

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Trump Orders Moratorium on Federal Actions for Wind Projects and Withdrawal of New or Renewed Wind Leases in Outer Continental...

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On January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a Memorandum (the Memorandum) that orders a moratorium on new or renewed federal actions for onshore and offshore wind projects, pending federal review, and withdraws new...more

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Trump Executive Actions Impacting Renewable Energy

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On President Trump’s first and second days in office, the new administration released a flurry of executive actions, in the form of both memorandums and executive orders, focused on the energy industry:...more

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