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DOE’s New NEPA Guidance: Streamlines Review and More Opportunity

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Recent changes to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) procedures for complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), geared at streamlining the environmental review process, may offer some benefits to...more

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Renewable Energy Update 7.10.25

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to phase out federal subsidies for green energy like wind and solar farms, citing unsustainability for the grid and too much reliance on foreign adversaries. The order...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

[Hybrid Event] Environmental Permitting and Litigation Fundamentals for Clean Energy Projects - July 16th, San Francisco, CA

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

Jenner & Block

Earth Day 2025—Our Power, Our Planet

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We look forward to Earth Day 2025 today, the Corporate Environmental Lawyer is once again kicking off its weekly series of blogs which focus on this year’s Earth Day theme — “Our Power, Our Planet”. This year marks the 55th...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights, V 9, Issue 3, March 2025

Welcome to our third issue of Currents 2025. Again, thank you for reading! Power Plays and Fueling Tension: Trade War Ripples Through North American Energy Markets - President Trump's pursuit of U.S. energy dominance,...more

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Army Corps Seeks to Fast-Track 600 Energy and Infrastructure Projects

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The Army Corps of Engineers has identified over 600 energy and other infrastructure projects that could be fast-tracked under President Donald Trump’s National Energy Emergency declaration, according to a Reuters review of...more

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2025 Virginia General Assembly Summary of Energy & Data Center Bills

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After a very busy six weeks, the 2025 Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die on February 22, 2025. This was the 406th Session of the Virginia General Assembly and was considered a “short session”....more

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Japan's Bold Green Leap

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Japan is targeting a 73% emissions cut by 2040, with renewables at 50% of its energy mix despite calls for even more ambition. One way Japan is accelerating this renewable energy transition is by investing $1.5 billion into...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

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

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

A Fossil-Forward U.S. Energy Policy Begins to Take Shape under Trump

President Trump began his second term by issuing a barrage of executive orders, memoranda, and other directives, many of which targeted U.S. energy policy and the federal employees who implement it. Trump had campaigned on...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Trump 2.0: The Changing Landscape of Renewable Energy Regulation

The Trump administration is expected to take quick and decisive action to weaken the IRA once he takes office. Trump’s vow to end delays in federal drilling permits and leases for oil and gas production could benefit...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Final Solar PV Uniform Capacity Tax Study Released

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Pursuant to Public Act No. 24-31, the Connecticut General Assembly required the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) in consultation with the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) to “conduct a study...more

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Currents Energy Industry Insights: V 8, Issue 10, October 2024

Welcome to the Tenth Issue of Currents 2024, our energy e-newsletter. Natural Gas is Not Going Away - While net-zero remains a dream for many, the electricity market is providing a wake-up call for anyone believing...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Solar Powered Generation Sees Significant Growth while Some Solar Energy is Increasingly Blocked from Production

Our Currents’ focus article this month is on developments in the growth of solar electric power generation and obstacles to future growth that are occurring around the U.S. from environmental groups and other energy producers...more

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Currents Energy Industry Insights: V 8, Issue 1, January 2024

Solar is Coming, Solar is Here: The Growth of Solar in Coal Country - We reviewed a variety of news stories discussing new solar projects in states – Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania – that have traditionally...more

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Energy & Housing, Environmental Justice & SGMA Developments – No Shortage of Content at Yosemite Conference

Last month, environmental and natural resources law practitioners, including members of the Brownstein team, gathered outside Yosemite National Park for the annual Yosemite Environmental Law Conference. The conference...more

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[Webinar] Renewable Energy Series: Environmental Considerations When Siting and Permitting Renewable Energy Projects - May 3rd,...

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Siting and permitting renewable energy projects in Virginia have become increasingly challenging as federal and state environmental laws, regulations and guidance have evolved in recent years. In particular, HB 206...more

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Renewable Energy Update - 2.16.23 - #3

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The Biden administration on Tuesday outlined how states and nonprofit groups can apply for $27 billion in funding from a “green bank” that will provide low-cost financing for projects intended to cut planet-warming greenhouse...more

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This Week’s Climate Policy Update - July 2022 #4

[co-author: Leila Fleming] Good evening! This is Akin Gump’s weekly policy newsletter on climate change policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major climate policy headlines from this past week and...more

Allen Matkins

Renewable Energy Update - May 2022 #2

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California considers 3 GW of offshore wind by 2030 Bullet Utility Dive – May 10 California energy regulators are considering a preliminary planning goal of 3 GW of offshore wind by 2030, and somewhere between 10 GW and 15 GW...more

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[Webinar] Environmental Considerations When Acquiring or Permitting Utility-Scale Solar Projects in Virginia - April 14th, 11:00...

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Conducting environmental due diligence and considering a project’s impact on the environment are essential in acquiring or permitting utility-scale solar projects in Virginia. This was underscored by the Virginia Department...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 21st Annual Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium - March 30th - 31st, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

A must-attend event for government and industry professionals involved in Northern infrastructure and resource development. The Canadian Institute’s 21st Annual Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium is your opportunity to ask...more

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[Webinar] Virginia Solar & Energy Storage 2021 Legislative Update - March 31st, 11:00 am - 11:30 am EST

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Building on the progress from the 2020 legislative session and the passage of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), the Virginia General Assembly passed several important pieces of legislation affecting the solar and energy...more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Updates – September 2020

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Congress was away from Washington for much of the month of August for the annual recess and is scheduled to return after Labor Day for a limited work period before breaking again to allow members to campaign ahead of the...more

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New York Takes Action to Expedite Renewable Energy Siting and Development

On April 1, 2020, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the Legislature agreed to adopt the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act (the “Act”) to expedite and streamline the regulatory review process for siting...more

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