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Michigan Supreme Court Holds that a Tax Cannot be Disguised as a Franchise Fee in Violation of Headlee

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The Michigan Supreme Court released an opinion yesterday holding that a municipality may not disguise a tax by imposing a utilities franchise fee upon consumers through a utilities franchise agreement when that agreement...more

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DOER Issues an Updated Stretch Code – Are Net-Zero Energy Buildings Really Coming Soon?

Massachusetts will soon see significant updates to the energy codes that govern the construction and alteration of buildings throughout the Commonwealth.  As required by the 2021 climate bill, the Massachusetts Department of...more

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[Webinar] Virginia Solar & Energy Storage 2022 Legislative Update - March 31st, 11:00 am - 11:30 am ET

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The Virginia General Assembly passed several important pieces of legislation affecting the solar and energy storage industry during its 2022 legislative session... join us on Thursday, March 31, from 11:00 – 11:30 am (ET) for...more

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City of Boston Releases Draft Emissions Performance Standard Policy

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The City of Boston has taken the next step in its ongoing efforts to amend and strengthen its Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance, or BERDO, by releasing a draft Summary of policy elements on Jan. 27, 2021, for...more

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92nd Arkansas General Assembly/SB 289: Municipal Jurisdiction Over Utilities

Senate Bill 289 has been introduced which would amend certain provisions of Chapter 200 (Municipal Authority Over Utilities) of the Arkansas Code. The bill’s sponsors include: Senator Jane English (North Little Rock) -...more

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Supreme Court To Decide If CEQA Review Is Required For Well Permits.

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The Supreme Court of California has granted review of two cases to resolve a split among courts of appeal over whether the issuance of well permits pursuant to state standards is subject to CEQA. California Water Impact...more

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Statutory Authority to Adopt Fees Negates Any Potential State Mandate Funding - California Appellate Court Finds There is No State...

Local agencies that provide water service may impose fees to recover the costs of providing water services. Unlike taxes, which require voter approval prior to adoption, water fees are approved by a local agency’s legislative...more

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New Restrictions on Residential Water Service Discontinuation in California - SB 998 Will Require Written Policies, Detailed...

There will be new restrictions on residential water service discontinuation when customers are delinquent in paying their water bills under Senate Bill 998, signed last week by California Gov. Jerry Brown. The legislation...more

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New Filing Deadline for JPAs Approaches - JPAs Providing Municipal Services Must File with LAFCOs by July 1

The Senate Bill 1266-imposed deadline for joint powers agencies and joint powers authorities to file their joint powers agreements and any amendments with the LAFCO in each applicable county is approaching. JPAs formed prior...more

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SB 1266’s New Filing Requirements Apply Only to JPAs Providing Municipal Services

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Failure to file will preclude JPAs from issuing bonds or incurring indebtedness - Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed into law Senate Bill 1266, which will require joint powers agencies and joint powers authorities that...more

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