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EPA Restores Viability of RFS Small Refinery Exemption, Signals New Policy Approach Moving Forward

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On August 22, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced decisions on 175 small refinery exemption (“SRE”) petitions stretching back over the last four years. EPA’s scorecard reads that 63 petitions were...more

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The ADVANCE Act – One Year Later: The ADVANCEs Are Real in Nuclear Energy

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In just over one year since its passing, the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act has begun to unlock new opportunities for advanced nuclear energy projects, streamline...more

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EC Publishes Draft Acts Revising REMIT IR and Introducing New Rules for IIPs and RRMS

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The European Commission (EC) has published two draft regulations which aim to modernise and reinforce the transparency and integrity of the EU's wholesale energy markets under Regulation (EU) No 1227/2011 on Wholesale Energy...more

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Nueva Resolución 40358: Optimización de coexistencia entre proyectos energéticos en Colombia

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El Ministerio de Minas y Energía (MME) de Colombia expidió el 20 de agosto de 2025, la Resolución 40358 de 2025, mediante la cual se modifica la Resolución 40303 de 2022 que establecía lineamientos para facilitar la...more

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Michigan Data Center Proposals Threaten to Trigger “Offramp Clause” in State Climate Law

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On August 4, 2025, Inside Climate News reported that Michigan’s largest utility provider – DTE Energy – is working with big tech firms to procure up to 7 gigawatts (GW) of incremental power for new data center developments...more

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Democratic AGs Sue Over Energy Program Funding Caps

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A group of 18 Democratic AGs and the Governors of Pennsylvania and Kentucky sued the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to block a new DOE policy that caps funding for indirect costs and fringe benefits for state-run energy...more

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Sunlight Under Scrutiny: Staying Eligible in USDA's New Era

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The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) has issued a new policy directive that emphasizes portfolio stewardship and significantly alters eligibility criteria for...more

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Grid Operators Propose Innovative Measures to Manage Electricity Demand from Data Centers

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As the demand for artificial intelligence grows at a rapid pace, regional transmission organizations in the US are designing new solutions to connect data centers to the power grid....more

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Distress with a Stroke of a Pen — The Big, Beautiful Bill

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Energy transition is going through what can be described as growing pains. Here to stay, but the reality of what it is going to take to diversify energy resources will take decades. And I stress the word “diversify” as...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Comprehensive Guide to Trump’s Executive Actions on ESG, DEI & Environmental Policy

The recent wave of executive orders issued under the Trump Administration marks a dramatic shift in the landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policy, sustainability initiatives, and DEI (Diversity, Equity,...more

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Client Alert: DOE Grant Cancellations: Practical Steps for Recipients Facing Termination

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The Department of Energy (DOE) has recently terminated or suspended a number of high-profile energy grants, withdrawing more than $3.7 billion in commitments for projects involving carbon capture, decarbonization, and...more

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

New Jersey BPU Takes Action on Community Solar & Competitive Solar Incentive Programs: Interesting Comments from the Bench

On August 13, 2025, at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ (Board or BPU) regularly scheduled Agenda Meeting, the Board voted 3-0 to extend the deadlines for completion of construction for community solar projects as...more

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Section 401/Clean Water Act: Energy Marketers of America (formerly PAA) EPA Requests for Comments Addressing Implementation

The trade association Energy Marketers of America (“EMA”) (formerly, Petroleum Association of America) submitted August 6 comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) addressing: Establishment of...more

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DOE’s New NEPA Guidance: Streamlines Review and More Opportunity

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Recent changes to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) procedures for complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), geared at streamlining the environmental review process, may offer some benefits to...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Enacts Power Bill Reduction Act

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On July 29, 2025, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted the Power Bill Reduction Act, overriding Gov. Josh Stein’s veto. This landmark legislation introduces significant reforms to North Carolina’s electric utility...more

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P2N0 - Edition 34 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to Edition 34 of P2N0 covering the drive to avoid, reduce and remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to progress to net-zero GHG emissions (NZE). P2N0 covers significant news items globally, reporting on them in short...more

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Analysis of Renewable Energy Credit Amendments and Changes Under the 2025 Tax Legislation

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There is a possibility of one or more additional reconciliation bills during late 2025 and 2026 and therefore further opportunities for enactment of additional provisions, as well as changes and improvements to the...more

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Oil & Gas Newsletter: Producer's Edge, Vol. 7, Issue 1

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The McGinnis Lochridge Oil and Gas Practice Group publishes the Producer’s Edge with the purpose of keeping our valued clients and contacts in the oil and gas industry updated and informed regarding interesting Texas case law...more

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What You Need to Know about Maine’s New Department of Energy Resources

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Maine just launched a new cabinet-level energy policy office. Last month, Governor Janet Mills signed LD 1270 into law, creating the new Maine Department of Energy Resources. This cabinet-level agency will lead energy...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections — August 2025

Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections brings the latest developments in energy investing, legal insights, company activity, and industry events straight to your inbox...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — August 2025

July was a big month for federal energy and sustainability policy. A series of major actions out of Congress and the executive branch signaled significant shifts in direction — on everything from spending and permitting to...more

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Power Check: Watt's Going on with the Grid: Bank of America Institute Report

The Bank of America Institute (“Institute”) issued a July 22nd report titled: Power check: Watt’s going on with the grid? (“Report”)....more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 6, Issue 7, July 2025

Welcome to our seventh issue of 2025 of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter. What does the US GENIUS Act Mean for Stablecoins? “The White House categorically states it is a historic piece of legislation that...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Advanced Nuclear: Taking a Seat at the Clean Energy Table

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As a firm that has spent years deep in the trenches of renewable energy – helping clients navigate the complex landscape of project development, financing, and M&A – we’ve seen this industry evolve at lightning speed. ...more

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The World Court Rules on Fossil Fuels: Flaster Greenberg

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague thrust itself into the energy/climate debate last week. Via a unanimous advisory opinion issued in connection with a complaint filed by the nation of Vanuatu, the ICJ...more

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