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News & Analysis as of May 23, 2013

California Heavy-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Regulations

by Alan Mogol | Ober|Kaler on 5/7/2013

Lessors of tractors or trailers may be subject to California's regulations pertaining to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. California's regulations pertain to heavy-duty tractors and 53-foot or longer box-type...more

NY PSC Acts on Energy Highway Initiative

by Jeffrey R. Greenblatt, David T. Metcalfe | Cullen and Dykman LLP on 12/5/2012

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

Legislative Update Report No. 2012-21 -- Nov 15, 2012

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 11/16/2012

In This Issue: Federal Government; Alberta; British Columbia; Manitoba; New Brunswick; Newfoundland; Northwest Territories; Nova Scotia; Nunavut; Ontario; Prince Edward Island; Québec/Quebec; Saskatchewan; and...more

Capital Thinking Update - July 9, 2012

by Patton Boggs LLP on 7/10/2012

In This Issue: - General Legislative - Agriculture - Budget, Approrpriations - Cybersecurity - Education - Energy - Environment - Financial Services - International, Defense, Homeland Security -...more

Department of Energy Releases $40 Million Solicitation to Fund Pilot - and Demonstration-Scale Biorefineries

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 6/21/2012

On June 15, 2012, the Department of Energy (DOE) Biomass Program issued a long-anticipated funding opportunity announcement for innovative pilot- and demonstration-scale advanced biorefineries. As discussed in a recent WSGR...more

Pennsylvania Announces $20 Million Grant Program to Convert Fleet Vehicles to Natural Gas

by Saul Ewing LLP on 6/5/2012

On June 4, 2012, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced a $20 million competitive grant program for companies and organizations to convert fleet vehicles to be fueled by natural gas. The grant...more

California High Speed Rail Agency Requests Billions To Start Construction

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 11/7/2011

California’s bullet train agency today formally requested a multibillion-dollar appropriation to start construction next year, after dozens of people from across the state attacked the $98-billion project’s cost, rationale...more

Federal Clean Energy Policy Summaries: Key Updates from the Past Few Weeks

by Mintz Levin on 10/7/2009

Energy and Climate Legislation Senate 9/28/09 Bingaman Hearings May Open Door to Cap-And-Trade Alternatives Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) held an Energy & Natural Resources Senate Committee hearing on climate...more

Cash For Clunkers” Program Deemed a Success

by Robert Kraft on 8/31/2009

The Transportation Department states that the Cash For Clunkers program succeeded in putting 690,114 more fuel-efficient vehicles on the nation’s roads. The entire $3 billion dedicated to the program was spent in an effort to...more

Green Building Update - June 4, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 6/4/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Critics argue LEED in Neighborhood Development is hurting affordable housing *Green Building Focus ..Wachovia Capital Markets' The Greening of America *Green Building movement gaining momentum in...more