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Hogan Lovells' Mary Anne Sullivan on the floor of Hogan Lovells Global Energy Summit
On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amended version of H.R. 1—the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Bill) — by a vote of 215-214. The House-passed version of the bill, slated to be considered by the Senate...more
In a pivotal month for energy and fiscal policy, House Republicans advanced their sweeping reconciliation package, narrowly passing the bill on May 22 by a 215-214 vote. The legislation aims to make permanent the expiring tax...more
The latest nuclear energy-related Executive Orders aim to accelerate the development of new nuclear reactor technologies and projects in the United States, enhance national uranium mining, incentivize private investment in...more
On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a new version of H.R. 1, “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill” that would effectively repeal the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA’s) clean energy tax credits almost...more
On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Bill 1, officially titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). This budget reconciliation bill includes significant energy-related provisions that would...more
The new administration has repeatedly expressed its staunch support for nuclear energy. President Trump’s first-day executive order “Unleashing American Energy” specifically encouraged the development of nuclear energy...more
Welcome to our second 2025 issue of The Site Report! In this edition, we address tariff fears in the industry, the use of artificial intelligence in building design, an update on The Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act,...more
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address on February 10, 2025, outlining the state's legislative and budgetary priorities for the upcoming year. The proposed $59.5 billion budget for...more
This is the second article in Womble Bond Dickinson’s Energy & Natural Resources thought leadership series titled “Going Nuclear: A Sustainable Solution to Rising Energy Demand.” The series will explore the changing landscape...more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service newly released Section 45V hydrogen tax credit guidance now includes nuclear plants if certain criteria are met - unlocking up to $3/kg for clean...more
The final regulations retain the general framework of the proposed regulations, with some important modifications based upon comments from industry members. The acquisition and retirement of energy attribute certificates...more
With a renewed focus on domestic energy production and regulatory reform, the incoming administration signals significant shifts in U.S. energy and climate priorities. The incoming Trump Administration will prioritize...more
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a proposal from the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) to reform its generator interconnection process, including a provision that critics say gives...more
Good morning! This is Akin’s newsletter on climate change policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major climate policy headlines from the past week and forthcoming climate-related events and hearings...more
Now that final regulations on the transferability of energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act have been issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), many investors...more
On April 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued final regulations regarding the transfer of energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA)....more
The application cycle for Treasury to award this round of credits will soon open, providing applicants an opportunity to receive significant funding for clean energy, industrial decarbonization and critical materials...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
The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) created new incentives for the generation of electricity from nuclear power plants, supplementing incentive provisions that are currently in place. The primary changes are (i) the adoption...more
United States Senate negotiators reached an agreement on July 27th on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”). The 725-page bill would use fiscal year 2021 reconciliation instructions to raise revenue in order to fund...more
Welcome to Green Tax, Vol. 2. Each quarter we will provide a recap of some of the important energy tax issues of the last quarter, including court rulings, IRS rulings and guidance, legislative activity, and more. ...more
Early on November 19, 2021, the House passed H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act (the “Act”) along partisan lines. Passage came after the Congressional Budget Office released projections on the overall net cost of the...more
Faced with opposition from within his own party, President Biden last week unveiled a new, pared down framework for his “Build Back Better” agenda. Following release of the president’s framework, H.R. 5376 (the “Build Back...more
Since the beginning of his presidential campaign, President Joe Biden has made clear his vision to drive the United States toward world leadership in green energy. With tax policy long an important tool in the toolbox for...more