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FERC Eases NEPA Review for Hydropower Projects With New Categorical Exclusions

In a decision notable enough to merit a novel docket prefix (CX25-2-000), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) adopted two new categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) aimed at...more

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‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ Signed Into Law and Executive Order With Major Impacts on Clean Energy Tax Credits

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On July 4, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), a budget reconciliation package that significantly modifies the clean energy tax credit framework established by the Inflation...more

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act Cuts the Power: Phase‑Outs, Foreign‑Entity Restrictions, and Domestic Content in Clean‑Energy Credits

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On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed H.R. 1—dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—enacting significant modifications to clean‑energy credits previously enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. OBBBA...more

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FERC Meeting Agenda Summaries for June 2025

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Below are brief summaries of the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC or the Commission) open meeting to be held on June 26, at 10:00 a.m. ET....more

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Efficiency Standards Enforcement: California Energy Commission and City of Industry Computer Manufacturer Enter into Settlement...

The California Energy Commission (“CEC”) and Sceptre, Inc. (“SI”) entered into an March 24th Settlement Agreement and Release (“Settlement”) addressing alleged violations of Appliance Efficiency Regulations at California Code...more

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Transportation/Hazardous Materials: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Interpretive Letter Addressing Carbon...

The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) addressed in a January 3rd Interpretive Letter the applicability of the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) to a device designed...more

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Summary of FERC Meeting Agenda for March 2025

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Summaries of the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's monthly open meeting to be held on March 20, 2025, pursuant to the sunshine notice released on March 13, 2025....more

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Considerations for Municipalities/Permitting Operations of Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Micromobility Devices: U.S. Pipeline and...

The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) issued a document titled: Considerations for Municipalities for Permitting Operations of Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Micromobility Devices...more

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Title V/Clean Air Act: Petition to Object Filed Addressing Scotia, California Biomass Facility

The Environmental Protection Information Center and Humboldt Coalition for Clean Energy (collectively, “EPIC”) filed a January 3rd Title V Petition to Object (“Petition”) before the United States Environmental Protection...more

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Summary of FERC Meeting Agenda for January 2025

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Summaries of the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's monthly open meeting to be held on January 16, 2025, pursuant to the sunshine notice released on January 8, 2025. ...more

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Foley Automotive Update - January 2025.

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Foley & Lardner announced the 2024 installment of its Auto Trends series—A Year in Review: Updates, Trends and the Road Ahead. This series delves deep into the transformative forces shaping the automotive world by providing...more

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InterConnect Newsletter - Q2 2024

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The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking input from industry stakeholders on the role of artificial intelligence in the supply chain. The DOT’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Infrastructure is one of many federal...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

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Impact of EPA's New Limits on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

On April 25, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a set of rules aimed at cutting air, water, and land pollution from fossil fuel-fired plants. The rules would require existing coal-fired and new gas-fired...more

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FERC’s Landmark Transmission Order: Takeaways for Clean Energy and Energy Storage Companies

On May 13, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) issued Order No. 1920,[1] its long-awaited Final Rule relating to long-term regional planning and regional cost allocation. This article...more

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Massachusetts DPU Completes Investigation into Future Role of Commonwealth’s Gas Distribution Companies

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After a three-year investigation and the receipt of substantial stakeholder input, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU or Department) recently issued an order (D.P.U. 20-80-B) to set forth the role that...more

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Clean Vehicle Tax Credit – Foreign Entity of Concern Rules Proposed

On December 1, 2023, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations (REG-118492-23) with additional guidance on the excluded entities provision in the section 30D clean...more

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USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin: Congress and the White House Looking to Hear from Industry Leaders. Have They Been Effective?...

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On July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was implemented. A clear and significant negotiation objective was to position the North American vehicle and parts industries with a competitive advantage in...more

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New Legislation Puts Michigan on the Fast Track to Renewable, Clean Energy

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On Nov. 28, 2023, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law energy legislation passed by the House and Senate earlier this month. The law will address Governor Whitmer’s 2023 “MI Healthy Climate” initiative, and make...more

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FERC Requires Enhanced NERC Reliability Standards to Support Clean Energy Transition

On October 19, 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) directed the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) to submit new or modified Reliability Standards that address the impacts of...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Application Windows Opening for New Federal Funding

With more application windows for projects across the infrastructure, energy and technology sectors opening in the first three quarters of 2023, businesses should begin preparing now. Applicants must meet certain compliance...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

NYC’s Local Law 97 Update: PACE Yourself

The first compliance period under New York City’s Local Law 97 (LL97) begins on January 1, 2024, and a January 2023 REBNY-commissioned study concluded that over 3,700 properties could be out of compliance and face over $200...more

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Proposed Climate Rule Presents Substantial Compliance Burdens on Federal Contractors

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On November 14, 2022, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (“FAR Council”) issued a proposed rule that will have a sweeping impact on nearly all federal contractors. To implement the policies in Executive Order 14030...more

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2021 Year in Review: Automotive Industry

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In 2021, the automotive industry was awash in change— driven by investment trends, new goals set by the Biden-Harris administration, and international electric vehicle–focused developments. Looking back, 2021 will be viewed...more

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FCPA Compliance Report-Episode 541- Bryan Sillaman: Intersection of Compliance, ESG and Clean Energy

In the Episode, Hughes Hubbard partner Bryan Sillaman returns to discuss how a compliance professional can think through setting up an ESG program and clean energy issues. Highlights include: 1. What are the 5 steps to...more

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