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RGGI Third Program Review Concludes: New Model Rule and Strengthened Emission Caps Unveiled Amid Federal Scrutiny

Earlier this month, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) announced the completion of the RGGI Third Program Review, which resulted in several major changes to the RGGI Model Rule that will shape the program through...more

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DOE Issues LNG Export Study; Public Comment Period Straddles the Upcoming Administration Change

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On December 17, 2024, the Office of Fossil and Carbon Management of the Department of Energy (“DOE”) released the long-awaited Liquefied Natural Gas (“LNG”) Export Study (“Study”). The Study was released 11 months after the...more

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DOE announces over $3.5 billion in carbon management funding opportunities

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced three funding opportunities to develop carbon capture and transport technologies, totaling over $3.5 billion in investment. These opportunities offer significant support for...more

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - November 2024 #2

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

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P2N0 - Edition 19 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to the Edition 19 of P2N0 covering the drive to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net-zero (NZE). P2N0 identifies significant news items globally, reporting on them in short form, focusing on policy settings...more

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Voluntary Carbon Markets: U.S. Increases Focus on Ensuring Market Integrity

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In May 2024, the White House announced a Joint Policy Statement and Principles (Statement ) on voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the...more

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Taxing Tangle: U.S. IRS Releases Guidance for Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit

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The U.S. Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has released proposed regulations regarding the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit introduced in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ("IRA"). The proposed regulations provide more...more

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P2N0 - Edition 15 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to the Edition 15 of P2N0 covering the drive to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net-zero (NZE). P2N0 identifies significant news items globally, reporting on them in short form, focusing on policy settings...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Voluntary Carbon Markets Joint Policy Statement and Principles

A group of U.S. federal departments and offices, including the White House, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the Voluntary Carbon Markets...more

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Federal Joint Policy Statement and Principles on Voluntary Carbon Markets Emphasize Consistency and Reliability

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced a new joint statement of policy and new principles (Joint Statement) for responsible participation in voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) with the U.S. Department of...more

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National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building: U.S. Department of Energy Request for Information

The United States Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Building Technologies Office (“BTO”) released a Request for Information (“RFI”) to solicit feedback on a draft document titled: ...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Energy & Sustainability Client Feature — Copernic Catalysts

This month, we are thrilled to feature Copernic Catalysts. Copernic develops transformational chemical catalysts through computational design and high-throughput experimentation to reduce the energy use and carbon footprint...more

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The PROVE IT Act: Proposed US Legislation Aiming to Collect Product-Level GHG Data Could Have Wider Implications

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Data collected under the PROVE IT Act would measure the carbon emissions of certain goods in the US and other nations. On June 7, 2023, US Senators Chris Coons and Kevin Cramer introduced the bipartisan Providing...more

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Renewable Energy Update - 5.18.23

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Demand for energy is expected to soar by mid-century as the state attempts to electrify everything from transportation to home-heating systems. To help get there, the California Independent System Operator recently proposed...more

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Unprecedented Buildout of Renewables and Transmission Necessary for California Decarbonization

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The state must dramatically expand its energy infrastructure and renewable energy sources to satisfy growing demand for electricity while meeting ambitious climate goals, according to California Independent System Operator’s...more

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Notable US Carbon Capture and Storage Projects

At least 78 new US carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects were announced between 2021 and 2022, signifying a historic inflection point for CCS projects. The following is a summary of some notable projects in development...more

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Hydrogen-Related Provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, passed by the Senate on August 7, 2022, includes a number of provisions projected to result in significant investments in domestic energy production and manufacturing, and reduce carbon...more

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The Demise of Natural Gas Combined-Cycle Plant Development

The Biden Administration’s April 2021 pledge for new U.S. commitments to the Paris Agreement calls for an 80% reduction of electric power greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The Administration also is committed to achieving...more

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U.S. Department of Energy and Capitol Hill Advance Hydrogen Priorities

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As governments around the world continue to find ways to support the development and emergence of a hydrogen economy, to date the United States has trailed many other countries that have created national strategies and...more

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U.S., Denmark, And Norway Join Forces In Effort To Achieve Zero-Emission Shipping

On June 2, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) announced that the United States, Denmark, and Norway joined forces with the Global Maritime Forum and the Mærsk...more

Williams Mullen

Climate Strategies Now!

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The convergence of climate change policy, massive spending on breakthrough advances in renewable energy sources (e.g., solar, on- and off-shore wind) and energy storage technology, complete upgrades to electricity...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Biden Wants the United States to “Buy Clean” and Become a “Climate Star.” Here’s What That Could Look Like.

In March, House Democrats re-introduced the Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for Our Nation’s (CLEAN) Future Act, a comprehensive climate package that aims to transition virtually every major sector of the U.S....more

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CLEAN Future Proposal Offers Details on House Democrats' Vision for Climate Legislation

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Senior Democrats from the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce introduced on March 2, 2021, their comprehensive climate bill, the Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's (CLEAN) Future Act. The...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - February 2020 #2

Energy-Related CO2 Emissions ‘Flatlined’ Last Year, IEA Says, Raising Hopes About Climate - "Global emissions remained at approximately 33 gigatonnes in 2019 despite the world economy growing by 2.9%, the IEA said." ...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Some Will Always Have Paris: Withdrawal from the Climate Change Accord May Not Reduce the Heat on the Health Care Industry

President Trump’s decision earlier this month to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement—an international, nonbinding agreement to take steps to limit global temperature rise—followed a series of moves at the...more

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