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Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Cost of “Electrification”

“Electrification” has become a ubiquitous term these days, although depending on who you ask, it might have different meanings. However defined, a critical component of electrification as a policy choice to reduce reliance on...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Energy & Sustainability Connections - January 2023

A Note from the Editors - Energy & Sustainability Connections brings the latest developments in energy investing, legal insights, company activity, and industry events straight to your inbox...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Government Agencies Ramp Up Efforts to Revise Energy Efficiency Standards

State and federal governments have shifted into high gear to establish new energy efficiency standards for a wide array of appliances, and manufacturers and consumers would be wise to stay abreast of government efforts to...more

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Energy & Sustainability Client Feature — Brightcore Energy

This month, we are thrilled to feature Brightcore Energy, a clean energy and efficiency-as-a-service company for commercial, industrial, and institutional real estate owners. In August, Brightcore closed an equity financing...more

Holland & Knight LLP

The Green Book and Green Energy

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Since the beginning of his presidential campaign, President Joe Biden has made clear his vision to drive the United States toward world leadership in green energy. With tax policy long an important tool in the toolbox for...more

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Recent Legislative Proposals Could Drastically Change US Energy Taxation

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Over the past number of weeks, a variety of legislative proposals, from both sides of the aisle, have been released that, if enacted, could drastically impact the US energy industry and, in many cases, the taxation of energy...more

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Recent Legislative Proposals Could Drastically Change US Energy Taxation

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Over the past number of weeks, a variety of legislative proposals, from both sides of the aisle, have been released that, if enacted, could drastically impact the US energy industry and, in many cases, the taxation of energy...more

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Virginia Clean Economy Act Update

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During its 2020 Session, the General Assembly passed and Governor Northam signed into law HB 1526/SB 851, the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA or Act). The VCEA codified the clean energy directives included in Executive Order...more

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Biden’s Jobs Plan Sets Bold Goals For Infrastructure, Climate Change, And The Economy

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On March 31, 2021, President Joe Biden announced the American Jobs Plan (the Plan). The Plan proposes approximately $2 trillion in government funding over the next decade focused on infrastructure, the electric grid,...more

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Industrial Decarbonization as a Key Element of French Government's Recovery Plan

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On September 3, 2020, the French Prime Minister unveiled the priorities and milestones of France's Recovery Plan to address the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on three main pillars—ecology, competitiveness,...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - October 2019

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California ranks second in ACEEE's State Energy Efficiency Scorecard - U.S. News & World Report – October 1 - Massachusetts is leading the nation's clean energy efforts for the ninth year in a row, according to the 13th...more

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New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act

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On June 20, 2019, the New York State legislature enacted the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.  Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign the bill into law....more

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Climate Change Impact on Commercial Real Estate Finance — What the Industry Needs to Know Today

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It can be difficult for business leaders to assess how climate change will impact commercial real estate finance. The sheer volume of climate information in the public domain is beset with politically charged debate,...more

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First Electric Generation. Then Transportation. What About Buildings?

October 2, 2017, EnergyWire (subscription required) reported that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has unveiled a plan to cap fossil fuel use in buildings in New York City. (I haven’t seen the specific plan, but it is...more

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Renewable Energy Update - April 2017 #2

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Renewable Energy Focus - California solar spike leads to negative CAISO real-time prices in March - Utility Dive - Apr 10 - Solar capacity on the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) system spiked last...more

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Sustainable Development Update - April 2017 #2

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Sustainable Development Focus - Renewables and efficiency are eating away at America’s fossil fuel demand - Greentech Media - Apr 10 - America's energy transition is no longer theoretical. Wind and solar are...more

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