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The Clean Power Plan—And Around We Go

In 2015, EPA proposed a rule requiring states to develop plans to cut CO2 emissions from the power sector—the Clean Power Plan (“CPP”). EPA explained the rule would result in “significant emission reductions” for that sector,...more

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Modernising Québec's Energy Sector: An Overview of Bill 69

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The Québec government is proposing to bring many changes to the legislative and regulatory landscape governing the energy sector in Québec, including the Act respecting the Régie de l'énergie and the Hydro-Québec Act...more

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Nine key takeaways from the UAE's new Hydrogen Strategy

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The UAE published its long-awaited hydrogen strategy last week, aiming to outline the key steps needed to position the UAE as a top global producer of low carbon hydrogen by 2031 and to support the UAE’s announced target of...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights: V 7, Issue 7, July 2023

Domestic Nuclear Power Advancement: Barriers to Entry and the Need for a National Strategy - As previously reported on this site, nuclear generation development has taken hold as a potential promise for a long-term,...more

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EPA’s Ambitious Proposed GHG Emissions Standards May Face Challenges

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) issued a proposed rule (Proposed Rule) on May 11, 2023, that would adopt new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for certain coal and natural gas-fired power...more

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EPA Proposes New Carbon Pollution Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants

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The Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") is proposing stringent carbon dioxide emissions standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants....more

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Energy & Sustainability Client Feature — FirstLight Power

This month we are excited to feature FirstLight Power, a leading clean power producer and energy storage company with operating and development assets in New England, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, including an...more

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West Virginia v. EPA Curtails Federal Climate Action

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) curtailed the agency’s authority to regulate emissions from power plants through rules shifting electricity generation from...more

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Wondering How States Will Respond to West Virginia v. EPA? Massachusetts Provides An Early Answer

Those wondering what states can do to at least partially ameliorate the impacts of West Virginia v. EPA need look no farther than Massachusetts, which issued its Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2025 and 2030 the same day...more

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D.C. Circuit Vacates Trump ACE Rule: What’s Next for Power Plant CO2 Regulation?

On January 19, 2021, the D.C. Circuit vacated the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule, the Trump Administration’s action to address CO2 emissions from existing coal-fired power plants. The ACE rule repealed an Obama-era rule...more

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Renewable Energy Update - January 2020

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Focus - BLM says it will approve largest U.S. solar farm - Los Angeles Times – January 1 - Federal officials plan to approve a massive solar farm with energy storage in the desert outside Las Vegas, paving the way...more

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Affordable Clean Energy Rule Stakeholder Group: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment Schedules October 24th Meeting

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”), has scheduled an Affordable Clean Energy (“ACE”) Rule stakeholder meeting. The meeting will be held on October 24th at DEQ...more

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Renewable Energy Update - October 2019 #3

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Focus - Governor Newsom signs ‘clean power, smart power’ bill into law - Solar Industry Magazine – October 15 - Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill designed to help California meet its electric grid...more

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States Split over Clean Power Plan and Affordable Clean Energy Rule

A coalition of more than 25 states, including Minnesota as of last week, and various cities have petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia for review of the Trump administration’s promulgation of the...more

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In With ACE, Out With the Clean Power Plan: Will New Trump Rule Save Coal?

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On June 19, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the final “Affordable Clean Energy” (“ACE”) rule to replace the Obama-era Clean Power Plan (“CPP”), which was suspended by the U.S. Supreme Court after...more

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Goodbye Clean Power Plan, Hello Affordable Clean Energy Rule

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In a much-anticipated action, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to replace the Clean Power Plan previously promulgated by the Obama administration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from...more

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Renewable Energy Update - April 2019 #4

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Focus - Duke Energy completes acquisition of 150-MW California solar project - PV-Tech - April 23 - Duke Energy Renewables has acquired the 150-megawatt North Rosamond solar project in Kern County from Clearway Energy...more

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Investment Disputes Arising From Regulatory Changes in Clean Energy

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This is the fifth issue of WilmerHale’s 10-in-10 Hot Topics in Energy Series. Over the course of 10 weeks, our attorneys will share insights on current and emerging issues affecting the US energy sector. Attorneys from across...more

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Affordable Clean Energy Rule: Industry Urges EPA to Provide More Guidance to States

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Comments filed by the October 31 deadline show that industry overwhelmingly supports EPA’s proposed Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule. The ACE rule will regulate carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from power plants and replace...more

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Will EPA ‘ACE’ Its Attempt to Replace the Clean Power Plan? A Deeper Dive into EPA’s Proposed Affordable Clean Energy Rule

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Introduction - As we have previously reported, on August 21, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) proposed to replace the Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan (“CPP”) with the Affordable Clean Energy...more

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EPA Offers ACE Rule to Trump Clean Power Plan

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Outlined in an Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") proposal published on August 31, 2018, the Affordable Clean Energy ("ACE") rule would replace the Obama Administration's Clean Power Plan ("CPP"). A 60-day public comment...more

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Renewable Energy Update - September 2018 #2

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Focus - Governor Brown signs 100% clean energy bill - GREENTECH MEDIA - Sep 10 Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 100 into law on Monday, completing the legislative effort to transition California to fossil-fuel-free...more

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Renewable Energy Update - August 2018 #4

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Focus - Reversal of Clean Power Plan won’t hurt renewables, but it may boost coal - GREENTECH MEDIA - Aug 21 Under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Affordable Clean Energy rule, a rework of President...more

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EPA Releases Proposed Affordable Clean Energy Rule to Replace Clean Power Plan

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• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a proposed rule to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from existing coal-fired power plants, a replacement for the Clean Power Plan (CPP) finalized by the Obama...more

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The Affordable Clean Energy Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has just issued its proposed rule to replace the Clean Power Plan (“CPP”). The proposed rule, issued on August 21, 2018, seeks to replace the CPP with the Affordable Clean...more

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