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News & Analysis as of May 21, 2013

M&A in the United States: What Chinese Cleantech Companies Need to Know about

by Fred Greguras, Michael O'Neil, Chenhao Zhu | K&L Gates LLP on 3/4/2013

China’s investments in the U.S. have increased rapidly and will continue to grow in order to acquire advanced technology, real estate, market channels and other assets. With solar module oversupply continuing through 2013 and...more

Duke Acquires 10 MW PV Project in Arizona from SOLON

by Matt Bingham | Lewis and Roca LLP on 1/17/2013

Duke Energy Renewables has acquired the 10 MW Black Mountain Solar Project near Kingman. The Project was developed by Tucson-based SOLON Corp. and is expected to achieve commercial operation in October 2013....more

The Shale Play Today - December 2012

by R. Christopher Anderson, Nathan B. Atkinson | Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 12/24/2012

In This Issue: - The Natural Gas Industry: 2012 Year in Review & Look Ahead - Please Take Our Reader Survey - Spilman Member Speaks at National Environmental Conference - Statoil Acquires 70k Acres in Marcellus...more

"Obama Administration Blocks Chinese Purchase of Wind Farms on National Security Grounds"

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 9/28/2012

Citing “credible evidence” that led him to believe that the Chinese-owned Ralls Corporation or its subsidiaries or affiliates “might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States,” President...more

TRANSACTIONAL: Earnouts on the Rise in Renewables M&A

by King & Spalding on 1/9/2012

As the regulatory and competitive risk profile of renewable energy/greentech companies has increased, so too has the use of earnouts or other deferred compensation structures in M&A transactions in this space, particularly in...more

Energy Newsletter - November 2011

by King & Spalding on 11/1/2011

In This Issue: DISPUTE RESOLUTION Business Litigation - Texas Supreme Court Ruling May Slow the Installation of Certain Pipelines Texas confers upon private pipeline developers the power of eminent...more

Southern California Edison Announces Revisions To Crest Ppa

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 6/29/2011

Southern California Edison (SCE) recently announced revisions to the pro forma power purchase agreement (PPA) governing the California Renewable Energy Small Tariff (CREST) acquisition program. CREST is designed to be “a...more

Building Energy Performance: The New Frontier of Transactional Due Diligence (and Contractual Liability)

by Daniel Sheridan on 5/5/2011

ASTM's new Building Energy Performance Assessment Standard is a major step forward for due diligence assessments in commercial real estate and mergers and acquisitions transactions. I predict that it won't be long until...more

Climate policy in Australia under a new government

by Andrew Petersen on 9/1/2010

A summmary and business implications analysis of climate policy and carbon pricing after the 2010 Australian Federal election....more

China energy performance contracting update

by William Lu on 8/30/2010

what are the key issues/roadblocks for the implementation of an energy performance contracting project in China? Recent legislations may have addressed these issues....more

Climate Change Disclosure: A Growing Issue for Publicly Traded Companies

by Scott Deatherage on 12/12/2008

This article explores the issues related to disclosure of climate risk in Securities and Exchange Commission filings and in voluntary climate or environmental reports. It provides recommendations as to how to evaluate what...more

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