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4 Key Takeaways | Solar Industry & Chinese Tariff Update
Flexible Real Estate Financing Solutions for Storage Projects With Laura Pagliarulo, SolaREIT — Battery + Storage Podcast
6 Key Takeaways | Legislative Developments in Decommissioning Requirements in North Carolina
Payments and the Solar Industry - Payments Pros: The Payments Law Podcast
Tax Issues for Co-location of Energy Storage with Solar or Wind
The Balancing Act of Battery Chemistry With George Kuo, Canadian Solar - Battery + Storage Podcast
Interview with American Solar and Storage Guru Who Happens to Live in Shanghai: Andy Klump, CEO of Clean Energy Associates - Battery + Storage Podcast
Energy Horizons: Developing solar in Italy – key insights and practical market considerations
How Battery Storage Is Reshaping the Energy Transition Ecosystem: An Interview With FlexGen CEO Kelcy Pegler - Troutman Pepper Battery + Storage Podcast
Interview With Freeman Hall, Co-Founder and President of B2U Storage Solutions - Battery + Storage Podcast (Episode 10)
Virginia Energy Regulation Update - Battery + Storage Podcast (Episode 7)
Energy & Infrastructure: Renewables Driving Change in the Investment Landscape
Pepper Hamilton Higher Education "In Brief" Series: Renewable Energy Trends and Opportunities for College and Universities
[WEBINAR] Building a Solar Energy Project in 2018
Solar Project Financing
Polsinelli Podcast - Hot Energy Trends in 2014 by Polsinelli
Enacted in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (the “IRA”) expanded energy tax credits by increasing credit amounts, broadening eligibility beyond wind and solar, and allowing credits to be developed and sold....more
The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled on August 7 that state regulators were given undue deference in deciding to roll back rooftop solar credits for homeowners, reversing an appeals court ruling that upheld the...more
On July 29, 2025, the New York Power Authority (“NYPA”) released for public comment a draft of the NYPA Renewables Updated Strategic Plan (the “Updated Plan”). The Updated Plan lays out a pathway for NYPA to contract with...more
Co-Author Andrew Kutchka The Appeals Court of Massachusetts (“Court”) addressed in a July 9th Opinion an issue arising out of the siting of a governmental solar energy system. See Sunpin Energy Servs., LLC v. Zoning Bd. of...more
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a new set of reliability standards designed to ensure the stability of the U.S. electric grid as more wind and solar resources come online. The standards, developed...more
The evolution of grid management strategies to accommodate the increased adoption of renewable energy sources has led to a significant rise in both patent filings and patent disputes. An increased proportion of a grid's power...more
Domestic energy production was a subject of much attention in the recently passed federal legislation. That legislation eliminated significant future tax incentives for new construction of large-scale wind and solar projects....more
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
Dive into the fundamentals of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in our engaging session tailored for professionals in the clean energy sector. By the end of our...more
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
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
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
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
This report draws insights from Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys and leading industry specialists to highlight the private equity investment trends currently reshaping the sector. The findings provide a picture of where...more
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
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
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
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
House Bill No. 615 has been proposed in the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Session that would provide for the regulation of solar facilities. HB 615 would establish notice, permitting, and siting requirements for solar power...more
The Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Coalition (MAREC Action) and Bricker Graydon invite you to join us for an engaging event exploring the future of energy policy in Kentucky. Discover how an “all of the above” energy strategy...more
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has recommenced the review of solar, storage, and geothermal project applications on federal lands. This follows a 60-day suspension of all renewable energy authorizations, including...more
The generators providing electricity to a 13-state grid stretching from New Jersey to Illinois, including Ohio, will get a record $269.92 per megawatt-day from utilities to provide capacity over a 12-month period, which is...more
After the German federal government break-up in November 2024 and the new elections in February 2025, the political parties – Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU)/ Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CSU) and Social...more
Fighting about rooftop solar in California never seems to get old. Kicking off the latest conflict is legislation that would reduce the benefits that longtime solar customers receive for extra electricity they produce and...more
Welcome to our fourth issue of Currents 2025. We are covering a multitude of issues in this edition, but we want to pass along a couple of announcements first. Again, thank you for reading! The Data Center Boom...more