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New Bill Language Released Over the Weekend Contains Entirely New Excise Tax on Wind and Solar Projects

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Over the weekend, the Senate released a revised draft of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, containing important revisions to clean energy tax credits and that, if passed, will impact the entire renewables industry. With this...more

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Renewable Energy Update 6.20.25

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Senator Mike Crapo released draft text of the Senate Finance Committee’s version of the budget reconciliation bill on June 16. The Senate draft budget includes positives for the large-scale solar market, such as amending...more

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California Battery Energy Storage Update

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California has set ambitious clean energy standards, mandating that 100% of the state's electricity be supplied by renewable and zero-carbon resources by 2045, with interim targets of 60% by 2030 and 90% by 2035. In order to...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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UPDATE: Senate Joins House in Targeting Solar and Wind—But Pushes Back on Storage, Geothermal, and Hydropower

On June 16, the Senate Finance Committee released its version of the tax provisions of the Reconciliation Bill. Like the House version (H.R. 1) passed on May 22, the Senate version targets solar and wind tax incentives for...more

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Understanding the Impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Renewable Energy

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This is the second article in a new Womble Bond Dickinson thought leadership series on the intersection of clean energy and the federal government. The focus of this series will be on how companies can safeguard their...more

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Tax Credit Implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

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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

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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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Connecticut Uniform Capacity Tax Bills for Solar PV, BESS Heard

Two bills that aim to advance the concept of a uniform capacity tax for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and battery energy storage systems (BESS) were the subject of a public hearing before the Connecticut General Assembly’s...more

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Distributed Energy Resources in Oregon and Washington

Distributed energy resources (DERs) play an increasingly vital role in modernizing energy ‎systems and achieving sustainability goals. Regulatory frameworks and policy priorities in both Oregon and Washington‎ facilitate the...more

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2025 California Legal Updates: What You Need to Know – Part Two

In Part Two of the New Laws series from Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK), new legislation for 2025 focusing on transportation, cannabis, alcoholic beverages, energy and environmental protection includes key takeaways and...more

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Renewable Roadsides Act/U.S. House of Representatives: Legislation Introduced Addressing Solar Energy Development Adjacent to...

Congressman Adam Schiff (California) introduced into the House of Representatives on February 20th legislation denominated the Renewable Roadsides Act (“Act”)....more

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Round two: community solar legislation introduced again in the Ohio General Assembly with notable differences

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On Monday, June 6, 2023, State Representatives James Hoops (R-Napoleon) and Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) introduced legislation, House Bill 197, which establishes a community solar pilot program and an Appalachian-focused solar...more

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Renewable Energy Update - 5.12.23 - #2

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Environmental groups have sued California regulators over new rules they say will discourage the growth of rooftop solar installations, in violation of state law. Three groups filed a petition asking the California Court of...more

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[Webinar] Virginia Energy 2023 Legislative Update - March 29th, 11:00 am - 11:30 am ET

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Although this year’s Virginia General Assembly was a short session, there was still a long to-do list and lots of activity involving several important pieces of proposed energy legislation...more

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House Passes Build Back Better Act, Here’s What Employers Need to Know as It Goes to Senate

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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) (H.R. 5376) by a vote of 220–213. Supported by the Biden Administration and congressional Democrats, the controversial bill heads to the Senate for...more

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Are Investment Tax Credit Changes in Store for Energy Storage?

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The US energy storage industry is experiencing rapid growth, with approximately 3.5 gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy storage installed in 2020, which is greater than the aggregate 3.1 GWh of energy storage installed from 2013...more

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Pennsylvania Governor Seeks Nation’s Largest Government Commitment to Solar Energy

On March 21, 2021, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced the largest government commitment to purchase solar energy in the United States. The proposal, called Pennsylvania PULSE, would produce enough electricity from solar...more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Updates – Ocotber 2020

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House Approves Energy & Climate Legislative Package - The House of Representatives, in a September 24 vote of 220-185, approved the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act (H.R. 4447) – a legislative package made up of a...more

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California Self-Generation Incentive Program on Verge of Five Year Extension

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It has been a busy week for California State legislators on the clean energy front. Following closely on the heels of the California Senate’s approval of SB 100, the California Senate on Thursday by a vote of 25-13 passed SB...more

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New Jersey Legislature Establishes Community Solar Program

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With more than 2,000 megawatts of cumulative solar capacity installed, New Jersey is the nation's fifth-largest solar state, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). New legislation is designed to expand...more

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Policy and Legal Implications of Implementing Renewable Energy at Scale: To DG or Not to DG – That’s The Question (Part 5 of 6)

The Problem: To DG or Not to DG – That’s The Question: The rapid growth of distributed generation (DG) over the past two years is expected to continue: as of 2013, the U.S. installed one PV solar system every four...more

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Energy & Environment Update - October 2015 #2

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Energy and Climate Debate - Congress is in recess this week for the Columbus Day holiday, but will return next week with full schedules in both chambers. The House will focus heavily on the leadership race to...more

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Energy Technology Connections Newsletter: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News - October 2015

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A Note from the Editors - Our October edition of Energy Technology Connections brings you recent industry highlights, the latest news from Capitol Hill, and a list of upcoming energy industry events. In Leaders in the...more

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Energy & Environment Update - October 2015

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Energy and Climate Debate - With Congress avoiding a government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution last week, both the House and Senate are in session this week with full schedules, including several energy and...more

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