The State of Energy Storage: What You Need to Know
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders that signal a distinct shift in U.S. clean energy and climate policy in favor of fossil fuels, nuclear, geothermal, and other technologies. These...more
We are pleased to share the October 2024 issue of Wilson Sonsini's Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update. Each issue combines news, key legal developments, and resources related to sustainability and environmental,...more
We are pleased to share the June 2024 issue of Wilson Sonsini's Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update. Each issue combines news, key legal developments, and resources related to sustainability and environmental,...more
The trajectory of the hydrogen sector in the United States hinges on a critical question: what criteria will be used to define the term “clean hydrogen” for tax purposes? As previously outlined in our Field Guide to Clean...more
Nuclear energy is experiencing a resurgence. As the world grapples with how best to address climate change, nuclear has found a seat at the table as a viable, zero-carbon energy source. While the appetite in the U.S. for...more
SEC Publishes Spring 2023 Regulatory Agenda - On June 13, 2023, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler announced the release of the SEC’s Spring 2023 Regulatory Agenda (the Regulatory...more
The application cycle for the first round of credits will soon open. Treasury’s additional guidance clarifies what types of facilities may qualify for credits, the submission process and the selection criteria for evaluating...more
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
Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. The House is in recess this week and the Senate will begin the impeachment trial later this afternoon. ...more
Outlook for This Week in the Nation's Capital - Congress: Despite attacking President Donald Trump last week for undertaking “criminal conduct,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi also said the House is still a long ways from any...more
Outlook for This Week in the Nation's Capital - Congress. The House this week will continue to ramp up oversight on the Trump Administration, with the Government Reform Committee issuing subpoenas for several Administration...more
Outlook for This Week in the Nation's Capital - Recess. The House and Senate remain in recess. However, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing last week to consider judicial nominations and plans to hold another next...more
Outlook for This Week in the Nation's Capital - Fall Agenda. With the Kavanaugh confirmation completed, Senate Republicans want to quickly begin confirming additional circuit court nominees....more
Outlook for This Week in the Nation's Capital - Minibus on Senate Floor. The Senate is expected to take up a four-bill spending package next week. ...more