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New York Kicks Off Bulk Energy Storage Procurement

On July 28, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of New York State’s first bulk energy storage competitive solicitation. In this initial solicitation (the 2025 “Index Storage Credit Request for Proposals,” or...more

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Recent Developments from the OBBBA and EO 14315: Rush to Begin Construction and Pricing Uncertainty

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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

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Understanding the OBBBA’s FEOC Framework

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, provides for enhanced restrictions on entities claiming many of the renewable energy credits established under the Inflation...more

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Renewable Energy Update 7.17.25

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The budget reconciliation bill signed into law on July 4 (also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill”) adds a new provision to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that allows project sponsors/applicants to pay for...more

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Renewable Energy Update 7.3.25

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The Republican budget megabill, which makes steep cuts to the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy tax credits, now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk after passing both houses of Congress. The House passed the Senate’s...more

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New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Implements the Garden State Energy Storage Program, an Incentive Program to Encourage...

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OVERVIEW - The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (“the BPU”) in an order dated June 18, 2025 has taken the first step to implement the New Jersey Clean Energy Act of 2018 by unveiling a multiphase program incentivizing...more

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Amendments to IRA Tax Credits in the Senate Budget Bill

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On July 1, 2025, the Senate passed (by a vote of 51-50) its version of the budget reconciliation bill (H.R. 1, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act") containing numerous tax reform provisions. Below are our summaries of the...more

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New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Launches Much Anticipated Garden State Energy Storage Program

What You Need to Know - • The New Jersey BPU has issued an Order launching a comprehensive energy storage incentive framework, the Garden State Energy Storage Program, or GSESP, which marks a significant milestone in New...more

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New Jersey BPU Launches Multi-Phase Energy Storage Incentive Program

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PJM-ready projects are a must. Eligible projects must (1) be transmission-connected (PJM bulk power system) and located in a New Jersey transmission zone; (2) have PJM interconnection approval (or capacity interconnection...more

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Senate Finance Committee Revises Energy Tax Credit Framework in Proposed Legislation

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On June 16, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee released its version of the “One, Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) that would create a steep phase-out of renewable energy tax credits—notably, renewable energy companies would have to...more

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Senate Moves to Scale Back Clean Energy Tax Credits Under Inflation Reduction Act

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The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance on June 16, 2025, released legislative text within its jurisdiction for inclusion in the Senate Republicans' budget reconciliation bill. This is the Senate's response to the One Big...more

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Renewable Energy Update 6.12.25

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New U.S. solar capacity will be more than 10% lower in 2030 than in 2025, according to a forecast by the Solar Energy Industries Association and energy research firm Wood Mackenzie. The outlook includes the expected effects...more

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Geothermal Energy Efforts get a Boost from Texas Legislature Bills

Geothermal energy is rapidly gaining support in Texas as a viable and cost-efficient clean energy resource with substantial economic development prospects. With the ability to leverage the state’s existing oil and gas...more

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PLN's ‘Beyond the Greenest’ electricity supply plan

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On May 26, 2025, after years of anticipation, Indonesia’s energy sector received a major boost : PLN secured the long-awaited approval from the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (Minister) for its new general plan for...more

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89th Texas Legislative Session Recap: Key Outcomes for Power Generation and Clean Energy Industry

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After 140 days of legislative activity, the 89th Texas Legislature adjourned Sine Die on June 2, 2025. This session saw the highest volume of bills filed in recent Texas legislative history, yet featured a notably lower...more

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Renewable Energy Update 6.6.25

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On May 29, 2025, the Supreme Court held that the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) — which requires federal agencies to analyze the environmental impacts of projects that they carry out, fund, or approve — does not...more

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Resource Adequacy Challenges in Maryland - Major Legislative Advances in Energy Storage Policy Are Intended To Be Part of the...

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In 2025, the General Assembly of Maryland made its boldest move ever to advance energy storage, as part of a legislative package responding to the resource adequacy challenges that are now emerging for the Free State....more

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Texas Heat Wave: Renewables Keep the Lights On Despite Legislative Headwinds

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As temperatures soar and Texas faces another grid stress test, solar and battery storage are proving their worth – even as lawmakers consider measures that could limit their future growth. Texas is currently sweating through...more

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South Carolina’s Energy Security Act Encourages Development of New Generating Resources to Address Unprecedented Economic Growth...

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On May 12, 2025, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the South Carolina Energy Security Act (Act 41) into law. The significant, wide-ranging energy legislation is the result of bipartisan efforts to holistically address...more

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Navigating Renewable Energy: Insights from the ACP Siting and Permitting Conference - Energy Law Insights

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Join Josh Kaplowitz and Morgan Gerard as they delve into key takeaways from the ACP Siting and Permitting Conference in Seattle. Discover emerging trends in renewable energy, including biodiversity goals, battery storage...more

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Renewable Energy Update 5.29.25

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The California Independent System Operator Board of Governors has approved the ISO’s 2024-2025 transmission plan, recommending 31 infrastructure projects to help meet projected load growth and changing grid conditions....more

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Key takeaways from PLN’s 2025-2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan

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On May 26, 2025, Indonesia’s minister of energy and mineral resources (MEMR) held a press conference themed “Increasing Security and Sustainability of National Energy” to announce the launch of PLN’s 2025-2034 Electricity...more

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NJ BPU’s Revised Interconnection Regulations Are Intended to Speed Up Interconnection of Solar and Storage Systems

In an effort to reduce delays in interconnecting new electricity generation and storage systems to the local electric distribution grid, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU), at its May 21, 2025 agenda meeting,...more

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A Voltage Voyage With Danielle Spalding, Cirba Solutions — Battery + Storage Podcast

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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

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MA Files Draft RFP for 1500 MW Energy Storage DPU Requests Comments by May 30

Massachusetts recently stepped closer to its first major solicitation for long-term energy storage contracts under its new Section 83E authority. On May 5, the MA Department of Energy Resources (DOER), in partnership with the...more

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