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Virginia Rules Certain Wind Energy Equipment Exempt from Sales Tax

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The Virginia Tax Commissioner issued a ruling on the sales and use taxability of wind electric generating equipment constructed by a taxpayer and used to produce electricity for sale or resale. The facts provided in the...more

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New York Kicks Off Bulk Energy Storage Procurement

On July 28, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of New York State’s first bulk energy storage competitive solicitation. In this initial solicitation (the 2025 “Index Storage Credit Request for Proposals,” or...more

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Provisional Measure Limits the CDE Budget and Creates Rebalancing Mechanism

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On July 11, 2025, the Brazilian government published Provisional Measure No. 1,304/2025 (MP), introducing significant changes to the Brazilian energy sector. Below, we highlight the main points proposed in the MP....more

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Federal court of justice decides on construction cost subsidies for battery storage systems

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On 15 July 2025, the German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof – “BGH”) made its awaited decision (case no. EnVR 1/24) on construction cost subsidies (Baukostenzuschüssen) for battery storage systems (“BESS”)....more

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Energy Law: Month in Review - June 2025

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Welcome to Dorsey’s Energy Law: Month in Review. We provide this update to our clients to identify significant developments in the previous month. ...more

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Texas SB 6 Overhauls Rules for Large Energy Loads in ERCOT

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A new state law in Texas, SB 6, significantly changes how large loads interconnect with and operate within The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid. Energy companies developing large data centers, crypto...more

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New Verra Methodology Aims to Create Carbon Credits Through Accelerated Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants

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The methodology outlines a three-step approach for obtaining credits: retirement of coal-fired power plants, generation of replacement renewable electricity, and assurance of a just transition....more

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Ohio Passes Bill to Encourage Energy Infrastructure Development

Ohio Governor DeWine recently signed Substitute House Bill 15 (HB 15) which will take effect on August 14, 2025. HB 15 contains many provisions intended to encourage the development of Ohio electric generation facilities and...more

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Energy Law: Month in Review - May 2025

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Welcome to Dorsey’s Energy Law: Month in Review. We provide this update to our clients to identify significant developments in the previous month. Please reach out to any of the authors, listed above, to discuss these issues....more

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Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Client Feature — June 2025

This month, we’re pleased to feature our client, Perch Energy. A Boston-based community solar servicer, they’ve helped renters, homeowners, and businesses save more than $40 million cumulatively in total energy discounts...more

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South Carolina’s Energy Security Act Encourages Development of New Generating Resources to Address Unprecedented Economic Growth...

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On May 12, 2025, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the South Carolina Energy Security Act (Act 41) into law. The significant, wide-ranging energy legislation is the result of bipartisan efforts to holistically address...more

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NJ BPU’s Revised Interconnection Regulations Are Intended to Speed Up Interconnection of Solar and Storage Systems

In an effort to reduce delays in interconnecting new electricity generation and storage systems to the local electric distribution grid, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU), at its May 21, 2025 agenda meeting,...more

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Texas Bill Sets Goal for Power Plants to Increase Dispatchable Generation or Buy Credits

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On March 24, 2025, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 388 setting a legislative goal that 50% of all new power plant capacity in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power region be sourced from “dispatchable...more

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Maine Energy Storage Procurement Inches Closer, Comments Requested from Energy Storage Developers

Recently, the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) opened an inquiry and issued a request for comment from energy storage developers by June 9 to support a forthcoming procurement for up to 200 MW of transmission-level...more

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[Event] The Kentucky New Energy Summit - June 9th, Lexington, KY

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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

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Ohio House Bill 15 Changes Ohio’s Energy Landscape

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On April 30th, 2025, the Ohio General Assembly overwhelmingly passed Substitute House Bill 15, which makes major changes to state energy policy to encourage the development of more in-state electric generation. Sponsored by...more

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Texas Renewables Roundup: 2025 Texas Legislature Update

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The Texas Legislature has been debating several bills aimed at boosting dispatchable power in ERCOT while erecting new economic and permitting barriers for renewables. Texas lawmakers have expressed their growing concerns...more

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Renewable Energy Update 4.17.25

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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

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights: V 9, Issue 4, April 2025

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

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Summary of FERC Meeting Agenda for April 2025

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Summaries of the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's monthly open meeting to be held on April 17, 2025, pursuant to the sunshine notice released on April 10, 2025. In this issue… -Electric Items ...more

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Renewable Energy Update 4.10.25

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At a March 25 hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, seven major U.S. grid operators, including the California Independent System Operator, testified that the nation’s power system is under...more

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Scaling for Growth/Meeting the Demand for Reliable, Affordable Electricity: U.S. House of Representatives Energy Subcommittee...

The United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce held a March 5th hearing entitled: Scaling for Growth: Meeting the Demand for Reliable, Affordable Electricity (“Hearing”)....more

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Cumulative United States Utility-Scale Battery Power Capacity: U.S. Energy Information Administration Report Addresses 2011-2025...

The United States Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) issued a March 12th report titled: Cumulative U.S. utility-scale battery power capacity (2011-2025) (“Report”). The Report provides statistics for United...more

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FERC Meeting Agenda Summaries for March 2025

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Below are brief summaries of the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC or the Commission) open meeting to be held on March 13, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The summaries below are based on publicly...more

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[Webinar] Energy Series: Virginia Energy Legislative Update - March 28th, 11:00 am - 11:35 am EDT

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Join us Friday, March 28 from 11:00 – 11:35 am EST for our annual Virginia Energy Legislative Update webinar. We will cover several important pieces of energy legislation that were passed during the fast-paced 2025 General...more

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