The Department of Energy’s Request for Information seeks input for the 2026 Energy Critical Materials Assessment (CMA), which will identify materials critical for energy based on two primary factors: importance to energy and...more
Wind and solar projects placed in service after 2027 would not be eligible for the clean electricity production or investment credit unless construction starts within one year of the date of enactment of the legislation....more
Wind and solar projects placed in service after 2027 would not be eligible for the clean electricity production or investment credit, and a new excise tax of up to 50% for wind and 30% for solar would be imposed on wind and...more
As a law firm, Pillsbury’s experience with data centers dates to the dot-com era, when I advised on buildouts in Silicon Valley and New York City and Jamie Bobotek advised on centers of America On-Line (then spelled out!) and...more
Texas emerged from its 89th legislative session with a sweeping set of laws aimed at cementing the state’s leadership in advanced nuclear energy. Through the passage of HB 14, SB 1535 and SB 1061, lawmakers demonstrated a...more
The rapid growth of electricity demand from data centers has emerged as a major challenge for the U.S. power sector. Much of this demand is being driven by the deployment of large learning models (LLMs) and generative...more
On March 20, 2025, the Trump administration invoked emergency powers in an Executive Order (EO) entitled Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production, aiming to accelerate domestic mineral mining and processing....more
3/27/2025
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The final regulations retain the general framework of the proposed regulations, with some important modifications based upon comments from industry members.
The acquisition and retirement of energy attribute certificates...more
1/9/2025
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In a potential blow to the fledging EV transition, reports have noted that the Trump transition team is planning to terminate the $7,500 consumer EV credit, an action publicly supported by Elon Musk....more
With a renewed focus on domestic energy production and regulatory reform, the incoming administration signals significant shifts in U.S. energy and climate priorities.
The incoming Trump Administration will prioritize...more
12/19/2024
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On October 3, 2024, the Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to fund up to $400 million for clean energy projects in rural and remote areas via its Energy...more
An Initial Roundup of Key Policy Issues and Expectations
The re-election of Donald Trump—empowered by at least a Republican-led Senate—marks a significant political and administrative change in the United States, with...more
11/8/2024
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The landmark nuclear legislation will help drive development, innovation, investment and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies.
The ADVANCE Act takes substantial steps to help expedite the development and deployment...more
The application cycle for Treasury to award this round of credits will soon open, providing applicants an opportunity to receive significant funding for clean energy, industrial decarbonization and critical materials...more
5/6/2024
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When it comes to renewable energy, hydrogen is hailed as a pivotal resource in the zero-carbon game plan. Hydrogen energy is accessible, produces lower greenhouse gas emissions and can use existing gas infrastructure to power...more
3/26/2024
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The rules impose standardized disclosure requirements on public companies beginning as early as 2026 (for fiscal year ending 2025, depending on filer status).
Climate-related disclosures, including in financial statement...more
3/15/2024
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The proposed regulations go beyond the use of the GREET model by requiring the use of “energy attribute certificates” (EACs) to prove eligibility for the credit under section 45V of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). The use of...more
1/2/2024
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The application cycle for the first round of credits will soon open. Treasury’s additional guidance clarifies what types of facilities may qualify for credits, the submission process and the selection criteria for evaluating...more
6/21/2023
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The credit was included in the 2023 Budget Proposal, and if passed by Parliament will provide an ITC of up to 40% for eligible clean hydrogen projects.
Canada’s recently introduced 2023 budget includes $17.7 billion CAD...more
Concept papers are due on April 21, 2023, and full applications are due on August 4, 2023.
The Department of Energy will provide up to approximately 65 total awards, with up to $6 billion in total funding, for projects...more
3/14/2023
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DOE announces opening of the second round awards cycle of the Civil Nuclear Credit Program.
Eligibility for this round is not restricted to applicants who have publicly announced intentions to retire, thus expanding...more
The U.S. Department of Energy issued a final rule regarding procedures for imposing civil penalties for violations of DOE’s 10 CFR Part 810 regulations governing civil nuclear technology export controls.
The language of...more
Consortium membership is free and open to entities involved in any stage of the nuclear fuel cycle.
The HALEU Consortium will bring together stakeholders to work with the DOE and support the availability of HALEU for...more
Canada’s investment tax credits, in part a response to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, may offer significant economic benefits to advanced nuclear, other clean energy, and hydrogen projects.
Canada’s recent 2022 Fall...more
Once signed into law, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will make historic investments in clean energy and significant reforms to tax policies.
The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act on August 7, 2022, after...more