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Clean Energy State and Local Government Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

EV Roundup - March 2025

The electric vehicle (EV) industry is facing a mix of challenges and opportunities as the Trump Administration’s recent policies and tariff announcements take effect in the market. In its first three months, the Trump...more

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Democratic AGs Sue Over Access to Clean-Energy Funds

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A group of four Democratic AGs sued the EPA and Citibank, N.A., as a financial agent for the federal government, alleging that they wrongfully denied the states access to funds appropriated by Congress for clean-energy...more

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Potential Fallout if Endangerment Finding Is Rescinded

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On March 13, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would move forward with reconsideration of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding (Endangerment Finding) as directed in President Trump’s Executive Order...more

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Environmental Justice Revisited

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Since January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration has implemented numerous changes to federal environmental justice (“EJ”) initiatives which are expected to result in reduced permitting and regulatory burdens. While the...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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Presidential Shakeup (Once Again) Presents Opportunity for State Climate Action

President Trump’s reelection sent shockwaves through the renewable energy community. With campaign pledges to dismantle Biden-era climate programs funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law...more

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On the Front Burner: Energy Permitting Reform

Energy permitting reform is one of the hottest topics in Congress and state houses nationwide. Federal legislation is building momentum, while parallel efforts at streamlining energy approvals have also emerged at the state...more

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Unlocking Clean Energy Investments: New Elective Payment Credits for State and Local Governments

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State and local governments undertaking clean energy projects may be eligible for cash payments equal to the renewable electricity production tax credit or energy investment tax credit that would have been available to a...more

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Stick It Where the Sun Don’t Shine: Land Use Challenges Siting Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Projects

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Federal and state authorities throughout the country have adopted pro-renewable energy policy goals to promote the growth of alternative energy sources using climate-friendly technologies. With the passage of the Inflation...more

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Inflation Reduction Act Offers a Variety of Green Building Tax Incentives

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The IRS is currently in the process of implementing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), which addresses energy, tax and health policy. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), "The Inflation...more

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Solar Tax Benefits Now Directly Available to State and Local Governments and 501(c)(3) Organizations

On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (or IRA), which provides significant tax and other incentives for qualifying renewable energy facilities including solar generation facilities. Among...more

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