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Context is Crucial in Examining BLM’s Proposed Rule for Fracking On Federal Land
DynCorp's 'Strategic' Defense In Drug Crop Spraying Suit
California Lawmakers Making a Strong Push to Ban Hydraulic Fracturing
Uncertainty Surrounds Illinois’s Nationally-Watched Collaborative Legislation On Fracking
Hot Topics for Waste-to-Energy Investors and Developers
Going on the Offense: Proactive Strategies to Reduce Uncertainty
Which environmental regs may impact your development projects?
Prosecuting Environmental and Toxic Torts
Local Governments Continue to Fight States for Right to Govern Fracking
Deryck Palmer on What’s Next for the Energy Sector
Stealth Lawyer: Tama Matsuoka Wong, Forager for Restaurant Daniel
Are EPA Regulations or Market Factors More to Blame for Potential Coal Plant Closures?
Regulatory Challanges When Bringing a Vehicle to Market in the United States
Pacific Northwest Positioned to Be Hub for Great Sustainable Transportation Economy
New Consumer Product Regulations: Manufacturers, Importers and Retailers Need to Prepare
Who pays for road damage in Pennsylvania after ACT 13?
Marcellus gas fuels Natural Gas Vehicles
LEED Certification Basics and the Rise of Green Building—Lori Wisniewski Azzara
Vermont Becomes the First State to Outlaw Fracking—Stone Pigman's Keith Hall
Natural gas encourages industrial and large commercial end-users to revisit their operational plans
Last week, a group of U.S. Senators submitted a letter requesting swift clarification by the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) of language regarding the wind production tax...more
On March 7, 2013, Senators Lautenberg, Inhofe, Crapo and Udall introduced the Brownfields Utilization, Investment, and Local Development Act of 2013, which would amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation...more
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is a relatively new state agency designed to ensure the continued growth and development of the region without hurting the preservation of our state's precious natural resources....more
In late November, the Brazilian national development bank (“BNDES”, by its Portuguese initials) announced its approval of a $10.8 billion loan to finance the construction of the Belo Monte dam, the world’s third largest...more
New York’s “Energy Highway” continues to move forward. On October 22, 2012, the Energy Highway Task Force presented Governor Andrew Cuomo with its New York Energy Highway Blueprint (Blueprint), a comprehensive plan to upgrade...more
In This Issue: Green Building Focus - Green building benefits 'need better documentation'; LEED rating system grows into global phenomenon; CBRE puts up $1M to fund green building research; AIA commits to develop public...more
Renewable energy projects that are seeking the 1603 Grant in Lieu of Tax Credit based on beginning construction by December 31, 2011 (either through the 5% of Total Eligible Costs Safe Harbor OR through physical work of a...more
In This Issue: Green Building Focus -- Chemical makers say new LEED v4 rules will cost jobs; USGBC launches Global Initiative on Urban Resilience; SFPUC green headquarters opens; DOE funds energy efficiency training...more
In This Issue: NACO's green building incentives report; AltBuild Expo coming to Santa Monica; GSA lists 30 fed. buildings for deep energy retrofits; Cities with the most Energy Star buildings in the U.S.; $26M in...more
In This Issue: Green Building Focus McCaughey's insights on EU green building; AltBuild Expo coming to Santa Monica; DOE's $5.2M for green building technologies; Green buildings improve sales, healing, grades; ULI's...more
The Florida Legislature was very busy this month, getting legislation passed and over to Governor Rick Scott's desk before the end of the 2012 Legislative Session this month. Lots of people are still combing through all the...more
A federal housing regulator is seeking public comment as it initiates a rulemaking with regard to Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs. PACE programs permit municipalities to provide financing to property...more
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Mintz Levin law firm and GTM Research are pleased to provide an analysis of project financing trends for utility-scale renewable power projects and advanced project financing biofuel refineries...more
In This Issue: Fund has $650M to finance PACE programs; GREEN BUILDING FOCUS NASA, DOE to construct 'greenest' federal building; Siemens, Green Seal collaborate on green building guide; GRI's global reporting guidelines...more
Last week, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) issued its new Construction General Stormwater Permit, which will impact a sector that is generally not subject to environmental regulations. Under...more
Summary of the Energy Efficiency Initiatives released under the Australian Government's "Securing and Clean Energy Future: Climate Change Plan" in July 2011....more
Interested in knowing what state incentives may be applicable for your energy efficient construction project? Check out the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). The searchable database provides...more
In This Issue: IBM may earn $10B from smart-building software; ACEE foresees $250B in building energy upgrades; GREEN BUILDING FOCUS - LEED & CALGreen -- which is stricter?; GBCI's free "enhancement" of LEED AP; Webinar:...more
In This Issue: U.S. House may cut green building programs; GREEN BUILDING FOCUS - Staff ideas lead to $25 billion a year in energy savings and Report: Green gives developers financial protection; SF's new law requires...more
Newsflash on recent Energy Efficiency drivers in Australia and NSW for Building Owners to upgrade their Commercial/Industrial Assets to increase their NABERS Rating and protect their portfolio valuations....more
In This Issue: Obama aims to sweeten retrofit incentives; GREEN BUILDING FOCUS - Please Take Our Green Building Survey!; Ruling may stall cap & trade in CA; Study: higher productivity in LEED buildings; Green is cheaper,...more
On December 17, 2010, Treasury’s popular renewable energy grant program was extended with the passage of The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. This legislation also extends...more
The nuclear revival continues, fueled by loan guarantees from the Obama administration and the increasing demand for cleaner energy sources. The first round of nuclear new build construction is on track to add 7 additional...more
In This Issue: Law and Policy Updates: Overview of Energy Savings Performance Contracts; Texas Oil Companies Seek Repeal of California Global Warming Law; More Obstacles to AB 32 Implementation; Fannie Mae Regulators Shut...more
In This Issue: *Ten Million Solar Roofs bill moves ahead *GREEN BUILDING FOCUS ..Report: U.S. retrofits could save $41B yearly *California receives $22M in grants for clean tech *Indianapolis unveils green building...more
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