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Navigating Renewable Energy: Insights from the ACP Siting and Permitting Conference - Energy Law Insights
A Voltage Voyage With Danielle Spalding, Cirba Solutions — Battery + Storage Podcast
AGG Talks: Development Podcast Series - Episode 1: Powering Georgia: Energy Resilience, Data Centers, and Clean Innovation
Cobalt, Lithium, and the Quest for Sustainable Batteries With John Busbee, Xerion — Battery + Storage Podcast
Vinson & Elkins Sean Moran and Lauren Collins Discuss the Evolution of Tax Credits
Project Catalyst: An Economic Development Podcast | Episode 12: Powering Economic Development with Andrew Tate of Duke Energy
Growing the Solar and Storage Landscape With Mike Hall, Anza Renewables - Battery + Storage Podcast
Capacity Crunch Series Continued: Balancing Reliability, Unprecedented Load Growth & Affordability in the Energy Transition (Part 2) - Energy Law Insights
Capacity Crunch Series Continued: Balancing Reliability, Unprecedented Load Growth & Affordability in the Energy Transition (Part 1) - Energy Law Insights
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Expanding Energy Storage Through Cross-Cultural Insights With Dr. Marco Terruzzin, Energy Vault — Battery + Storage Podcast
Extending the Flexibility of Energy Storage With Julia Souder, LDESC — Battery + Storage Podcast
Economics of the Energy Transition: Keith Fullenweider on Wharton Business Daily
Powering Anything, Anywhere With Alex Livingston, Joule Case — Battery + Storage Podcast
Overcoming Energy Conversion Challenges With Jason Barmann, EPC Power Corp — Battery + Storage Podcast
The Vital Importance of Pipeline and Transmission Infrastructure to Decarbonization - Energy Law Insights
The Continuing Impact of Coal Ash - Energy Law Insights
Nuevos vientos para la energía eólica en Colombia, la apuesta Offshore
Members of the Orrick team attended the Paris Airshow in June 2025. This event showcased all aspects of the aviation supply chain. One of the most talked about elements was the potential for hydrogen fuel cells as part of a...more
As we have discussed in recent articles and as has been well publicized, two recent actions out of Washington are significantly impacting the renewable energy industry. The recently enacted One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act...more
Following the commission’s announcement in March of the first 47 Strategic Projects under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act (Act) located within the EU (discussed in our previous article, the commission has confirmed 13...more
It might appear as though investors are struggling to see how to make the energy transition profitable, but European investor appetite hasn’t waned for the right transaction. Below we consider some topical issues and risk...more
On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1 — the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the OBBBA) was enacted into law. We discussed the version of the bill that passed in the House in May (the House bill) in our previous update. On July 1, the Senate...more
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act into law, which scales back renewable energy tax provisions. The final bill did, however, contain more favorable renewable energy tax provisions...more
Welcome to our sixth issue of Currents 2025. We are covering a multitude of issues in this edition, but we want to pass along a couple of announcements first. Again, thank you for reading! Amazon and Pennsylvania Join the...more
This is the second article in a new Womble Bond Dickinson thought leadership series on the intersection of clean energy and the federal government. The focus of this series will be on how companies can safeguard their...more
As President Trump and President Xi Jinping prepare for high-stakes talks following the breakdown of the May Geneva trade agreement, China’s tightening grip on critical mineral exports—especially graphite, rare earths, and...more
On May 12, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee reported out a significant tax reconciliation bill, known as the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” While the bill aims to extend and enhance several provisions from the 2017 Tax...more
Welcome to our fifth issue of The Site Report for 2025! In this edition, we address North Carolina's insurers' duties, the increases and decreases in construction for renewable energies, construction and tariffs, and the...more
In this episode, guest hosts Dan Anziska and Coby Beck join Bill Derasmo for an interview with Danielle Spalding, vice president of communications and public affairs at Cirba Solutions. Spalding discusses the importance of...more
Lately, elected representatives on both sides of the aisle have been displaying an appetite for expanding transferable tax credits to a broader variety of industries. This is evidenced by the recent profusion of proposed...more
With plans for energy transition infrastructure projects well underway, their successful delivery demands that parties swiftly get to grips with the important issues when negotiating, administering and managing claims and...more
On 15 April 2025, Ofgem approved the National Energy System Operator’s (NESO’s) Target Model Option 4 (TMO4+) to reform the grid connection process in Great Britain. The reform shifts from a “first come, first connected” to a...more
The U.S. battery sector faces significant challenges that could impede its growth, particularly as the demand for energy storage rises with the push for renewable energy. A major issue is the increasing reliance on lithium...more
I had the privilege of speaking at both CERAWeek 2025 and the Infocast Solar + Wind Finance & Investment Summit in March 2025, gaining distinct yet complementary insights into the energy transition. CERAWeek offered a macro...more
Australian Update - ASIC's Key Issues Outlook for 2025 - On 24 January 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) released its key issues outlook for 2025 which provides insights for Australian...more
EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement On February 1, the EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) entered into force. The ITA aims to boost competitiveness for businesses across both jurisdictions, while providing a foundation for...more
Critical minerals are the backbone of modern technologies and national security, powering everything from advanced semiconductors and electric vehicle batteries to missile guidance systems and renewable energy infrastructure....more
President Trump’s aggressive tariff policies—10% on Chinese imports and 25% on Canadian and Mexican goods (temporarily suspended)—are disrupting global trade and taking a toll on the clean energy market. Rising Costs: Tariffs...more
Data centers have long been the backbone of the digital economy, enabling everything from cloud storage to streaming services. However, rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are fueling an unprecedented surge in...more
In 2024, the solar energy generation industry experienced its largest-ever annual rise globally, fueled by China’s 44% solar output boost from January to November 2024. ...more
The Canadian infrastructure space saw significant volumes of projects announced and transacted in 2024, primarily driven by government incentivizes and the development of eligible projects through the investment tax credit...more
In 2024, the solar energy generation industry experienced its largest-ever annual rise globally, fueled by China’s 44% solar output boost from January to November 2024....more