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Real Estate Tip – Renewable On-Site Power: Who Pays to Charge a Tenant’s Chevy Volt?

by Richard Smith | Bernstein Shur on 5/10/2013

In two previous LEED tips, Part 1 and Part 2, we explored how taking steps that result in LEED certification may yield little if any improvement in energy efficiency. Another efficiency-neutral LEED concern is clean on-site...more

Green Energy - Introduction to microFIT

by Matthew J. Wilson | Lerners LLP on 4/12/2013

The microFIT Program was launched in 2009 as part of the Ontario government’s efforts to increase renewable energy in the province. The Program provides eligible participants with the opportunity to develop a small, or...more

German government compromise could lead to a reduction in consumer costs for renewable energy

by Stefan Schmitz | Reed Smith on 2/20/2013

On 13 February 2013, the two coalition parties in the German government reached a compromise on new measures which should lead to a reduction of costs for renewable energy for consumers. The changes are intended to come into...more

Japan’s New Feed-in Tariffs: Government’s Model Contract Available Now

by Yuki Sako, Naoki Watanabe | K&L Gates LLP on 1/21/2013

I. Introduction of FIT in July 2012 - On July 1, 2012, the Act on Special Measures concerning Procurement of Renewable Energy Sourced Electricity by Electric Utilities (Act No. 108 of 2011) (the “RE Act”) came into...more

Summary of FERC Meeting Agenda - January 2013

by Donna M. Attanasio, Daniel A. Hagan, Earle H. O'Donnell | White & Case LLP on 1/18/2013

In This Issue: - Administrative Items - Electric Items - Gas Item - Hydro Items - Certificate Item Excerpt from Hydro Items: H-1 Annual Charges for Use of Government Lands (Docket No. RM11-6-000)...more

Duke Acquires 10 MW PV Project in Arizona from SOLON

by Matt Bingham | Lewis and Roca LLP on 1/17/2013

Duke Energy Renewables has acquired the 10 MW Black Mountain Solar Project near Kingman. The Project was developed by Tucson-based SOLON Corp. and is expected to achieve commercial operation in October 2013....more

American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012: Extends Production Tax Credit for Wind and Many Other Cleantech Tax Incentives

by Robert Cudd, Michelle Jewett | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 1/7/2013

On January 1, 2013, the Senate and the House of Representatives passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (“ATRA”), averting the so-called “fiscal cliff.” The legislation, which was signed by President Obama, extends...more

American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Extends Certain Energy Tax Credits

by Alan J. Tarr | Loeb & Loeb LLP on 1/4/2013

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “Act”), passed by Congress on January 1, 2013, and expected to be quickly signed into law by the President, includes important extensions and changes to certain energy tax credit...more

"Temporary ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Solution Yields Important Tax Changes"

by Armando Gomez, Cary Pugh, Paul Schockett, Sean Shimamoto | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/3/2013

On January 2, 2013, President Obama signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the TRA of 2012), which permanently extends certain federal income tax rate reductions first enacted in 2001 that were scheduled to expire...more

Baker & McKenzie: Renewable Energy Target Review -- The RET to remain unchanged

by Paul H. Curnow, Simon Greenacre, Zoe Rafter, Sean Rush | Baker & McKenzie Australia on 12/21/2012

Overview - In a much anticipated report released recently, the Climate Change Authority ('the Authority') has recommended that the key elements of Australia's Renewable Energy Target ('RET') remain unchanged. ...more

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