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GRI Releases New Climate and Energy Standards – Significant Reporting Changes Ahead

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The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) published two new topic standards—GRI 102: Climate Change (2025) and GRI 103: Energy (2025). These standards will replace GRI 305: Emissions (2016), GRI 302: Energy (2016), and Disclosure...more

Hogan Lovells

The EPC reformation in England and Wales – changes on the horizon

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From 4 December 2024 to 26 February 2025, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero ran a consultation seeking views on the reform of the Energy Performance...more

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Proposed Reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings Regime: A Welcome Change or Just More Costs?

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The consultation on the proposed reform of the Energy Performance of Buildings regime was launched on 4 December 2024 and outlines significant proposed reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) framework in England...more

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Approval of C-PACE in North Carolina Provides New Source of Financing for Commercial Real Estate Industry

North Carolina has joined more than 35 states across the country to adopt a new form of financing for commercial real estate owners and developers. Known as Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing, the...more

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Meeting Data Centers' Energy Needs Will Take a Multifaceted Approach

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Given the rise of AI and other data-hungry technology applications, the future of the digital economy may hinge on companies being able to purchase or generate enough power to keep the lights on at their data centers. This...more

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A New Era of Energy Efficiency: The Impacts of Boston’s BERDO and New York City’s Local Law 97 on Commercial Lease Transactions

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As the effects of climate change become more urgent, municipalities across the United States are enacting laws attempting to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy performance. These initiatives present both landlords and...more

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Michigan Provides Matching Grant Funds for Small Manufacturer Energy Efficiency Upgrades

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (“EGLE”) has issued a request for proposals (“RFP”) offering matching grants through its Retooling Program for small manufacturers to implement energy efficiency...more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — August 2023

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law & Inflation Reduction Act Opportunities - Visit our Energy Funding Matrix for a roundup of all of the various clean energy opportunities. We update the matrix on a biweekly basis and welcome...more

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What You Need to Know About Energy Regulations in the UAE?

Energy regulations in the UAE are spread across different Emirates, with Emirates like Abu Dhabi and Dubai having their own laws and regulations. Background- The United Arab Emirates is a federation made up of seven...more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Updates — July 2022

Democrats Continue Push for Revised Build Back Better Act - With the window for action on a revised reconciliation bill to address Democratic climate and social policy goals quickly closing, Senate Majority Leader Charles...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Carbon Offsets 101: Big Gains (and Some Growing Pains) in Forest Carbon Offset Markets

Companies looking to reduce their climate impacts and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions use a variety of tools to do so: buying renewable electricity (especially solar and wind); improving the efficiency of energy-hungry...more

Allen Matkins

Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - January 2021 #2

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U.S. government creates new programs for data center efficiency and research - Bisnow – January 10 - The $2.3 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act approved last month, which included $900 billion for coronavirus...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - December 2020 #2

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Green buildings 'unheralded hero' in emissions fight, experts say - Bullet Smart Cities Dive – December 10 - President-elect Joe Biden's plan to upgrade the buildings sector and make it more energy efficient could be...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - October 2020 #3

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Governor Newsom calls for protecting 30% of state land in league with international effort - Bullet Los Angeles Times – October 7 - Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order last Wednesday to protect nearly a...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - July 2020

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ACEEE highlights 10 building energy performance standards to help meet climate goals - Bullet Utility Dive – June 24 - The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released a white paper this Monday...more

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Sustainable Development Update - March 2017 #2

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Sustainable Development Focus - Microsoft tests deep-sea data centers for energy-efficient cooling, security - Construction Dive - Mar 1 - Microsoft researchers have developed undersea data centers that...more

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Energy & Environment Update - November 2015

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Energy and Climate Debate - In his final major effort prior to retiring last week, Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) reached a bipartisan agreement, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, with other House and Senate...more

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Energy & Environment Update - October 2015 #2

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Energy and Climate Debate - Congress is in recess this week for the Columbus Day holiday, but will return next week with full schedules in both chambers. The House will focus heavily on the leadership race to...more

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Energy & Environment Update - September 2015 #4

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ENERGY AND CLIMATE DEBATE - After a busy week with Yom Kippur and visits from Pope Francis and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Congress is focusing this week on finalizing a continuing resolution and preparing for new...more

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The (further) Global Rise of District Energy: The United Nation’s push for District Energy in World Cities

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Three years ago, we predicted the global rise of the district energy sector. The key drivers at the time were energy efficiency savings of up to 70% and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. However, there were no policy...more

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