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Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — August 2025

July was a big month for federal energy and sustainability policy. A series of major actions out of Congress and the executive branch signaled significant shifts in direction — on everything from spending and permitting to...more

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From Ambition to Attrition: The Financial Realities Behind Wind Project Suspensions

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Introduction: Offshore Wind Projects Pulled Amid Cost Surges - The offshore wind industry has faced a wave of high-profile setbacks that have sent shockwaves through the global renewable energy landscape. The offshore wind...more

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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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OBBBA Renewable Energy Provisions: Frequently Asked Questions

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On July 4, 2025, the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (the Act) was enacted. Several provisions of the Act will impact renewable energy projects and the tax credits generated by such projects. Such provisions include the...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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EU energy transition: European commission announces Strategic Projects outside of the EU to boost critical materials value chain

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Following the commission’s announcement in March of the first 47 Strategic Projects under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act (Act) located within the EU (discussed in our previous article, the commission has confirmed 13...more

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Energy Transition: Navigating Europe's Short-Term Volatility and Long-Term Gains

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It might appear as though investors are struggling to see how to make the energy transition profitable, but European investor appetite hasn’t waned for the right transaction. Below we consider some topical issues and risk...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

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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Tax Bill Enacted on July 4, 2025 Contains Scaled-back Renewable Energy Provisions

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On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act into law, which scales back renewable energy tax provisions. The final bill did, however, contain more favorable renewable energy tax provisions...more

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EU Proposes Regulation to Phase Out Russian Natural Gas Imports: Key Measures and Implications

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On June 17, 2025, the European Commission (“Commission”) published a proposal for a Regulation aimed at phasing out imports of Russian natural gas, enhancing the monitoring of energy dependencies, and amending existing EU...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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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - June 2025 #3

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

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Power solutions for mines in Sub-Saharan Africa – diesel generators, captive power plants and cross-border power trading (June...

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One of the key factors affecting the operation of mines in Africa is the availability of a reliable, uninterrupted supply of power. The importance of a stable power supply for mines is such that it is an integral part of...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Law Insights, V 9, Issue 6, June 2025

Welcome to our sixth 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! Amazon and Pennsylvania Join the...more

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - June 2025 #2

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

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Texas Signals Its Commitment to Leading America’s Nuclear Energy Future Through Industry-Friendly Legislation

Texas emerged from its 89th legislative session with a sweeping set of laws aimed at cementing the state’s leadership in advanced nuclear energy. Through the passage of HB 14, SB 1535 and SB 1061, lawmakers demonstrated a...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

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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US Government Announces Intent to Fund Nuclear Energy Projects

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The Trump Administration recently issued four Executive Orders (EOs) focused on nuclear technologies that, collectively, aim to “unleash the domestic nuclear base,” “reestablish the United States as the global leader in...more

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AI, Energy, and the Trump–Xi Mineral Standoff are Colliding. What it means for Renewable M&A?

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As President Trump and President Xi Jinping prepare for high-stakes talks following the breakdown of the May Geneva trade agreement, China’s tightening grip on critical mineral exports—especially graphite, rare earths, and...more

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Big Beautiful Bill Means Big Cuts for Clean Energy Manufacturers

On March 20, 2025, House Republicans passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB) as part of H.R. 1, a sweeping legislative package that includes dramatic rollbacks of many of the clean energy tax credits established under the...more

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Fueling America's Nuclear Renaissance: How Trump's Executive Orders Create Strategic Opportunities for the Nuclear Fuel Industry

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On May 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued four Executive Orders – Reinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Base, Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security, Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at...more

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Understanding President Trump’s Executive Orders on promoting nuclear energy and removing regulatory barriers to licensing

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On May 23, 2025, President Trump signed four Executive Orders intended to expedite the development and deployment of American nuclear technology. The orders would affect the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”), the...more

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Executive Orders, Lawsuits Seek To Jumpstart Permitting of Nuclear Reactors

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President Donald Trump signed four executive orders (EOs) on May 23, 2025, related to nuclear energy—three of which seek to expedite approval processes for permitting new nuclear reactors. The EOs collectively aim to harness...more

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Four Executive Orders Aim To Promote Nuclear Energy

On May 23, 2025, President Trump issued four executive orders (EOs) as part of the administration’s effort to quadruple U.S. nuclear generating capacity by 2050, promote deployment of advanced nuclear technologies, build out...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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