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Trump Administration Halts $7 Billion Solar for All Grant Program; Adds Roadblocks to Development on Public Lands

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On August 7, the Trump Administration announced it is cancelling the Solar for All federal grant program, which originally committed $7 billion in awarded grants to support solar in low income and disadvantaged households....more

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Renewable Energies guide Bermuda (Legal 500)

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This chapter provides information about the current issues affecting renewable energy in Bermuda and addresses topics such as key regulators, government incentive schemes, key contracts, foreign investment, COP26 as well as...more

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Chris Wright Stresses Practical Solutions for Energy

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Yesterday, at his Senate confirmation hearing, Chris Wright, nominee for U.S. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary, advocated for a forward-thinking “all-of-the-above” energy strategy, integrating fossil fuels with...more

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Solar for All Grant Competition/Inflation Reduction Act: Arkansas Operation Among the 60 Selectees

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced 60 selectees receiving awards for the Solar for All Grant Competition that is projected to provide residential solar projects to over 900,000 households. ...more

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Co-Location of Data Centers with Renewable Energy Projects: Legal, Environmental, and Operational Considerations

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The dramatic increase in the use cases for data storage, artificial intelligence and cloud computing have resulted in an atmospheric level rise in the demand for data centers., and the question of providing sufficient power...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Presidential Shakeup (Once Again) Presents Opportunity for State Climate Action

President Trump’s reelection sent shockwaves through the renewable energy community. With campaign pledges to dismantle Biden-era climate programs funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights, V 8, Issue 11, November 2024

Welcome to our 11th Issue of Currents 2024, our energy e-newsletter. This will be our last issue of 2024, and we want to sincerely thank you for reading Currents for the past eight years. Our goal is to relay top trending...more

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Energy Tax Credits for a New World Part II: Production Tax Credits and Investment Tax Credits: The Old and the New

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What is a Production Tax Credit (PTC)? A Production Tax Credit (PTC) is a per kilowatt-hour (kWh) tax credit for electricity generated by solar and other qualifying clean technologies for the first 10 years of a system’s...more

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Q&A with Andie: Energy Tax Credits For A New World - Part I: Overview of Energy Tax Credits under the IRA

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Signed into law on August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is the most significant long-term commitment made by the U.S. government to encourage and support a clean energy future. The IRA modifies and revises the...more

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P2N0 - Edition 14 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to the fourteenth edition of P2N0 covering the drive to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net-zero (NZE). P2N0 identifies significant news items globally, reporting on them in short form, focusing on policy...more

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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

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

New York Releases Preliminary Outline of Cap-and-Invest Program

On December 20, 2023, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) released a pre-proposal outline of New York State’s...more

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Renewable Energy Update 12.04.23

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to ease environmental reviews for certain energy storage, solar, and rebuilt or upgraded transmission projects on federal land. Those types of projects — given their limited...more

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Renewable Energy Update 11.02.23

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President Joe Biden announced Monday a $1.3 billion federal investment to build three new interstate power lines in an effort to upgrade the nation’s outdated electric grid and transition to clean energy....more

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Solar for All Grant Deadlines Approaching Fast

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Governments, tribes, and nonprofits wanting to improve solar energy infrastructure have a new tool in their toolkit. On June 28, 2023, the EPA published the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Solar for All grant...more

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Renewable Energy Update - 7.14.23

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Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills on Monday aimed at streamlining the construction of solar and wind farms, reservoirs, bridges, railways, and other infrastructure projects in California....more

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‘Solar for All’ Grant Competition

On June 28, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched a $7 billion grant competition to increase access for low-income households to solar energy. The “Solar for All” competition, created by the Inflation...more

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Renewable Energy Tax Credits under the Inflation Reduction Act: Opportunities for Exempt Organizations

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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA” or “Act”) added and modified several renewable energy tax provisions under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “IRC”).[1] These changes provide many opportunities...more

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Updates to Chicago Energy Transformation Code Address Climate Change

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In an effort to remain one of the leading major U.S. cities in environmental conservation, the City of Chicago passed the 2022 Chicago Energy Transformation Code, which amends the previous 2019 code. The amended code expands...more

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Key Takeaways | Hospitals and Renewable Energy: New Financial Incentives and Opportunities in the Inflation Reduction Act

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During this webinar, Heather Cooper and Carl Fleming, partners in the McDermott’s energy & project finance group, teamed up with McDermott+Consulting’s Debra Curtis to break down the key opportunities and actionable steps...more

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Congress might make it easier for us to transition to renewable energy but the States say not so fast.

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As the climate crisis continues, we're now on the verge of meeting our energy needs through a combination of water, wind, and sun generated electricity. Sadly many Federal and State permits are needed to get that cleaner...more

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The District Takes Significant Steps Toward Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser signed two significant pieces of legislation recently to build on the success of the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act of 2018 and to further help transition the District to a new energy...more

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Renewable Energy Update - September 2022

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U.S. homeowners add rooftop solar at record pace to cut power bills Bullet The Orange County Register – August 29 U.S. households will install a record amount of solar this year to help slash electricity bills, according to a...more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — September 2022

Inflation Reduction Act Is Now Law – Rollout Begins - Following months of intense closed-door negotiations, Democrats successfully advanced significant portions of their energy and climate agenda with the passage and...more

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Landmark Federal Clean Energy/Climate Change Package Creates Wealth of Opportunities for Investors, Producers (UPDATED)

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​​​​​​​On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, paving the way for the largest investment in clean energy development and climate change mitigation in U.S. history. The Act will provide...more

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