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News & Analysis as of May 25, 2013

Renewable Energy Update -- October 9, 2012

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 10/10/2012

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus - Insight: Delays dog U.S. government loans to green energy projects; Insight: Delays dog U.S. government loans to green energy projects; Chinese-Owned Firm Sues Obama Over...more

EPA Proposes Nationwide Limits on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Power Plants

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 3/28/2012

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a landmark rule that would establish the first national limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The proposal, which would set a limit of 1,000...more

EPA Defends Proposed GHG Plan But Extends Timeline

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 3/2/2010

In September of 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA") revealed a new proposal to regulate greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions from power plants, factories and refineries, which are considered large GHG...more

Green Building Update - January 21, 2010

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 1/22/2010

IN THIS ISSUE: *California's green building code -- mandatory 01/01/11 *Green Building Focus ..Green Building Survey ..Commercial green buildings to reach 50% of market by 2015 *VERDEXCHANGE Conference 2010 *Is...more

EPA Publishes New Rule to Reduce Stormwater Pollution From Construction Sites

by Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP on 12/22/2009

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published a final rule to reduce stormwater pollution from construction sites (“Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Construction and Development Point...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