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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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Department of Energy Seeks Input for the 2026 Energy Critical Materials Assessment

The Department of Energy’s Request for Information seeks input for the 2026 Energy Critical Materials Assessment (CMA), which will identify materials critical for energy based on two primary factors: importance to energy and...more

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Navigating the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Practical Guide

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On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1 — the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the OBBBA) was enacted into law. We discussed the version of the bill that passed in the House in May (the House bill) in our previous update. On July 1, the Senate...more

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DOE’s office of Nuclear Energy issues request for application for Reactor Pilot Program

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On June 18, 2025 the Department of Energy (“DOE”) issued a Request for Application (“RFA”) for a Reactor Pilot Program to construct and operate advanced nuclear reactors outside of the National Laboratories. This program is...more

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As The Pendulum Swings: Re-Exploring Nuclear Energy and The State of The Art

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Increasing demand for reliable, baseload power and concerns related to climate change are motivating a transition toward new energy sources and alternatives to fossil fuels. Nuclear energy currently provides approximately 20%...more

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AI Is Reshaping Infrastructure — And It’s Happening Faster Than You Think

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Goldman Sachs’ recent analysis by Frank Long, 1,000 homes of power in a filing cabinet - rising power density disrupts AI infrastructure makes one thing clear: the future of AI isn’t just about smarter models — it’s about...more

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Trump Administration Launches Sweeping Initiative to Advance Deployment of Nuclear Technology

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On Friday, May 23, 2025, President Trump signed four executive orders related to nuclear energy, three of which seek to expedite approval processes for permitting new nuclear reactors. The orders, which build upon...more

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EU energy transition: Europe's critical materials value chain boosted by strategic projects announcement

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A recent announcement by the European Commission of 47 Strategic Projects is set to boost the bloc’s domestic supply of raw materials, strengthening its battery and defense value chains and presenting substantial potential...more

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A Tale of Two Industries: Indonesia’s Local Content Requirements

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The Indonesian government’s approach towards local content requirements in two industries – telecommunication devices and renewable energy – underscores its need for investment and illustrates how different standards may be...more

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Horizon - ESG Regulatory News and Trends, March 2025

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SEC withdraws defense of US climate disclosure rules; Uyeda speaks on ESG and materiality. On March 27, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) notified the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit that the SEC...more

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Emerging Risks & Opportunities: Navigating Environmental & Sustainability Regulations During the First 100 Days

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Since taking office in January, President Trump’s administration has taken numerous actions that will impact the realm of environmental and sustainability regulations. Such rapid changes and inconsistencies are creating...more

Key Issues for Data Center Operators

A day does not go by this year without news of another major investment in data centers or the infrastructure—including facilities, power, and cooling systems—that is needed to run data centers. Notwithstanding all the data...more

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Key Considerations for the Construction Industry in 2025 Under President-Elect Trump

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As President-elect Trump prepares to take office on January 20, the construction industry must anticipate shifts in trade policy, particularly concerning tariffs. These changes are expected to have significant implications...more

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