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Upcoming Clean Energy Procurement by Southern California Edison, Including New Energy Storage Opportunities

by Peter Mostow, Sheridan Pauker | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 3/12/2013

On February 13, 2013, the California Public Utilities Commission (the Commission) issued Decision 13-02-105 to authorize the procurement of electrical capacity by Southern California Edison Company (SCE) to meet long-term...more

California Marching Toward Adoption of Green Chemistry Regulations

by Jon Costantino, Peter Duchesneau | Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 2/21/2013

More than two years behind schedule, with no one apparently satisfied with the form of its regulations, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) appears to be taking the final steps toward adopting its...more

EU Environment Report - December/January 2013

by Jacquelyn F. MacLennan | White & Case LLP on 2/7/2013

In This Issue: *Chemicals - France bans bisphenol A in food contact materials - Commission adopts RoHS exemption for lead - Commission adopts RoHS exemption for cadmium - Consultation begins on three...more

Reducing Total Lifetime System Costs For Solar Panels

by Bruce Goodman | Varnum LLP on 12/13/2012

Dow Chemical of Midland is marketing a new way to minimize delamination in solar panels. Using polyolefin technology, Dow has created its ENLIGHT™ product which combines the encapsulate and backsheet as one unit for solar...more

Battery Currents: Advanced Energy Storage

by Varnum LLP on 11/8/2012

In This Issue: - Aiming to Lessen Use of Rare Earth Metals - Overheating in Electronic Vehicle Testing - Nanophosphate Lithium Ion Battery All Electronic Vehicle - GM to Improve Electric Vehicle...more

Episode 77– Dr. Jay Udani Discusses Clinical Testing for Dietary Supplements

by Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 10/11/2012

In Episode 77 of The Wendel Forum (originally aired on September 22, 2012, on 960 KNEW AM radio), show moderator Dick Lyons, co-founder of Wendel Rosen’s sustainable business practice group, welcomes Dr. Jay Udani founder and...more

The Next Big Step For Renewables: Energy Storage

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 9/17/2012

The promise of renewable energy has been partly realized as renewables, including wind and solar, have attracted significant investment over the years and now generate output that comprises a useful contribution to our...more

Episode 73 – Lindsay Riddell Discusses Current Cleantech Trends

by Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 9/10/2012

In Episode 73 of The Wendel Forum (originally aired on August 18, 2012, on 960 KNEW AM radio), show host Bill Acevedo, chair of Wendel Rosen’s sustainable business practice group, welcomes Lindsay Riddell who covers...more

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Sold in the European Union Must Comply with New ROHS 2 Requirements: DG Environment Issues...

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 8/22/2012

In July 2012, the Directorate General for the Environment (DG Environment) published draft guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help businesses understand the new provisions of Directive 2011/65/EU...more

Next Generation of Consumer Product Rules: California Issues Draft Green Chemistry Regulations

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 7/31/2012

On July 27, 2012, following a series of contentious administrative hearings, California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTSC”) finally released its proposed green chemistry regulations for public notice and...more

California Proposes (Again) Safer Consumer Product Regulations

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 7/30/2012

On July 27, 2012, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) formally re-proposed its Safer Consumer Products regulations, aka the Green Chemistry Regulations. A public hearing will be held on September 10,...more

DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Business Litigation: Preserving the Attorney-Client Privilege Between Client, Attorney, and Independent...

by King & Spalding on 7/11/2012

Energy companies may sometimes need to hire a non-expert independent technical consultant or engineer to perform sensitive environmental or related work, whether it be remediation/cleanup, conduction of environmental studies,...more

Episode 61 – Greenstart Helps Start-Ups Solve Cleantech Problems

by Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 5/9/2012

In Episode 61 of The Wendel Forum (originally aired on May 5, 2012, on 960 KNEW AM radio), show moderator Dick Lyons, co-founder of Wendel Rosen’s sustainable business practice group, welcomes Rachel Barge, a partner at...more

Keeping up with REACH and Other Chemical Legislation

by K&L Gates LLP on 4/16/2012

Developments surrounding chemical legislation in the EU and abroad mean that all companies manufacturing or importing chemical substances must be increasingly alert and pro-active. The second REACH registration deadline...more

Kentucky Chemical Industry Council Continues Advocacy Efforts

by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 4/2/2012

As seen in The Goods published by The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. The Kentucky Association of Manufacturer’s Chemical Industry Council continues to aggressively advocate for the improvement of Kentucky’s...more

Energy & Clean Tech Connections -- March 2012

by Mintz Levin on 3/28/2012

In the March edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of new developments in the world of clean energy. We draw your...more

California Publishes New Draft of Informal Green Chemistry Regulations

by Dechert LLP on 11/15/2011

Yesterday the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) convened a Green Ribbon Science Panel (GRSP) to continue work on the state's Green Chemistry initiative. Readers may recall from previous posts that...more

California Revives Green Chemistry Initiative With Draft Program Regulations

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 11/10/2011

The newly released Oct. 31 draft of California’s Green Chemistry regulation makes substantial changes to earlier draft regulations by the state’s Department of Toxic Substances Control that had come under intense criticism,...more

Oh Canada - Significant Developments in Canadian Energy - September 2011

by Dentons on 10/5/2011

In This issue • Oil Sands • East Coast News • West Coast News • Canadian Arctic News • Alternative Energy • On the Horizon Excerpt From: Oil Sands Sunridge Energy has entered into...more

Renewable Energy Update - October 13, 2009

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 10/13/2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *DOE announces private sector partnership to accelerate renewable energy projects *Renewable Energy Focus ..Rules drafted for clean energy projects in California *Prospects distant for offshore wind in...more

Taking Advantage of Public Financing: Stimulus Funding and Beyond

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 8/3/2009

In response to tight credit markets, cleantech companies, particularly those without access to the public equity markets, are increasingly looking to non-traditional sources of financing to supplement venture capital and meet...more

Energy and Clean Technology Alert: Smart Grid Stimulus Dollars May Start Flowing Soon

by Mintz Levin - Corporate & Securities on 6/26/2009

The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (ARRA) committed billions of dollars in incentives to those companies that develop and deploy smart grid technologies. To date, however, the government has distributed very...more

Green Building Update - September 17, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 9/17/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Green Leases becoming the mainstay in California *GREEN BUILDING FOCUS ..Studies examine the carbon footprints of homes ..Northern CA Expo: Green Building Technologies *Novato plans to amend...more

Energy and Clean Tech Connections - April 2008

by Mintz Levin - Corporate & Securities on 4/18/2008

In the April edition of Mintz Levin’s Energy and Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean tech. We draw...more

Trends in Cleantech Investing

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 9/14/2007

“Cleantech” has become a buzzword for venture capitalists over the past few years. In fact, many if not most venture capital and private equity firms have decided to devote considerable time and resources to this burgeoning...more

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