Nearly two and a half years after the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) became law, developers and contractors continue to adjust to the new normal for renewable energy projects: compliance with prevailing wage and...more
With the inauguration of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party taking control of both houses of Congress, the renewable energy industry is faced with great uncertainty, including the potential for immediate impacts...more
1/31/2025
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Congressional Review Act ,
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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
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Renewable Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
Trump Administration
On January 16, 2025, the IRS released Notice 2025-08, modifying its prior guidance issued as Notice 2023-38 and Notice 2024-41, for taxpayers seeking to qualify for the domestic content bonus tax credit amounts under the...more
1/22/2025
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Energy Projects ,
Energy Storage ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
Renewable Energy ,
Safe Harbors ,
Solar Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
Wind Power
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), a leading solar industry group, recently published a new supply chain traceability standard, Standard 101, for public comment. The standard is intended to provide “a rubric that...more
10/24/2024
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SEIA ,
Solar Energy ,
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Trade Restrictions ,
Transparency ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
The renewable energy industry in the United States has entered a new era of (relative) policy predictability and unprecedented economic incentives. From a legal perspective, the only certainty in a renewable energy practice...more
9/11/2024
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Energy Sector ,
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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Presidential Elections ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Renewable Energy ,
Sustainability ,
Tax Policy
Renewable energy project developers and contractors must be prepared to negotiate novel risks in a quickly changing global market. Technological innovations in renewable energy equipment and decreasing procurement and...more
9/9/2024
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Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Tax Incentives ,
Global Market ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Innovative Technology ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Renewable Energy ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector
On May 16, 2024, the IRS released Notice 2024-41 (the “Notice”), modifying its preliminary guidance issued last May in Notice 2023-38 addressing the application of potential future rules that taxpayers must satisfy to qualify...more
Payment of a prevailing wage to workers and employment of apprentices are key requirements for renewable energy developers to obtain the various tax incentives for their projects provided by the Inflation Reduction Act of...more
As we begin 2022, the renewable energy industry in the United States has much for which to be thankful: A strong demand for clean power, increasing recognition of the need for an accelerated energy transition, and a thriving,...more
Renewable energy is more popular than ever before. Regulators and ratepayers are demanding new or higher renewable portfolio standards, and investors are eager for opportunities with companies satisfying environmental, social...more
One of the challenges of renewable energy development is managing the permitting process. Understanding how to navigate state and local laws can be integral to a developer’s permitting success, especially where a community...more
Technology and the critical infrastructure that support our personal pursuits and business operations are ripe targets for cyberattacks. In particular, the electrical grid that transmits electricity from its point of...more
1/16/2019
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Hackers ,
Information Sharing ,
Popular ,
Power Grid ,
Power Plants ,
Renewable Energy ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Technology Sector ,
Utilities Sector ,
Vendors
The industry is working hard to develop flexible warranties backed by credible testing that provide the certainty investors crave. But fast-changing technology and a paucity of real-world data mean they remain very much a...more