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TRANSACTIONAL: Upstream Developments - Russia and former republics: Unconventional Russia

by King & Spalding on 4/19/2013

The unconventional hydrocarbon resource boom that hit the US and Europe had gone relatively unnoticed in Russia until recently. Ignoring the world’s fascination with the potential of unconventional resources, Russia...more

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

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

DOE Grant For Superconducting Wires

by Bruce Goodman | Varnum LLP on 1/14/2013

Lapeer-based Grid Logic has been awarded a $3.8 Million grant from the Department of Energy to develop a low-cost superconducting wire for use by electric utilities. This funding, under the Advanced Research Project Agency...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

Trade & Manufacturing Alert - November 2012

by King & Spalding on 11/7/2012

In This Issue: - International Trade And U.S. Manufacturing Get Prime Time Exposure In Second And Third Presidential Debates - Special Feature: Book Review - Producing Prosperity: Why America Needs a Manufacturing...more

Nuclear Export Controls - A Comparative Analysis of National Regimes for the Control of Nuclear Materials, Components and...

by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 11/7/2012

INTRODUCTION: PURPOSE OF THIS ASSESSMENT - Commercial nuclear companies that export goods and services from the United States have long pointed to the U.S. nuclear export control system as a major competitive...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

Issues for Local Governments Contracting for New Business Software Applications

by Poyner Spruill LLP on 8/15/2012

We recently represented several local government utilities in negotiating for the purchase of licenses for, and installation of comprehensive, integrated and vendor-supported software applications. In each case, essentially...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

McAfee & Taft RegLINC - July 2012: Continued issues with E15 ethanol by Chris Paul

by McAfee & Taft on 7/10/2012

With the EPA granting a partial waiver for newer vehicles to use E15 (15%) rather than E10 ethanol in gasoline blends (see RegLINC September 2011 article titled “EPA green lights E15 despite resistance from industry groups”)...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

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

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

DOE Grant Announcement: $184 Million Available for the Next Generation of Cars and Trucks

by Reed Smith on 1/6/2011

Overview The Department of Energy ("DOE") has announced the availability of $184 million "to accelerate the development and deployment of new efficient vehicle technologies." The DOE will award cooperative agreements to...more

DOE Grant Announcements: Solar, Marine And Hydrokinetic

by Reed Smith on 5/18/2010

I. Overview, The Department of Energy ("DOE") has announced the availability of more than $171 million in grants, cooperative agreements, and technology-investment agreements "to expand and accelerate the development,...more

Energy and Clean Tech Connections February 2010

by Mintz Levin - Corporate & Securities on 2/25/2010

In this issue: *Introduction *In the News: United States *In the News: Europe *Government Financial Assistance *Privately Sourced Financial Grants *Federal and State Happenings *Legal News *Events ...more

Energy and Clean Tech Connections - January 2010

by Mintz Levin - Corporate & Securities on 1/21/2010

In This Edition: *In the News: United States *In the News: Europe *Government Financial Assistance *Privately Sourced Financial Grants *Federal and State Happenings *Legal News *Events Please see full newsletter...more

UK Public Procurement Law Digest: New Threshold Values for 2010

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 12/30/2009

New Lower Procurement Threshold Values to Apply from 1 January 2010 From 1 January 2010, the threshold values that trigger the need for a regulated public procurement exercise in the UK and across Europe have been...more

Energy and Clean Tech Connections - November 2009

by Mintz Levin - Corporate & Securities on 11/18/2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *In the News: United States *In the News: Europe *Government Financial Assistance *Privately Sourced Financial Grants *Federal and State Happenings *Legal News *Events Please see full newsletter...more

Energy and Clean Tech Connections - October 2009

by Mintz Levin - Corporate & Securities on 10/21/2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *In This Edition *In the News: United States *In the News: Europe *Government Financial Assistance *Privately Sourced Financial Grants *Federal and State Happenings *Legal News *Events Please see...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

Energy and Clean Tech Connections - September 2009

by Mintz Levin - Corporate & Securities on 9/24/2009

In This Edition: In the News: United States In the News: Europe Government Financial Assistance Privately Sourced Financial Grants Federal and State Happenings Legal News Events Please see full newsletter below...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

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