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Sustainable data centers—The German Energy Efficiency Act: What data center operators need to consider now and in the future

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The German Energy Efficiency Act (the “Act”) came into force at the end of 2023. As of January 1, 2024, energy efficiency obligations apply specifically to data centers. The Act provides for new rules on energy efficiency,...more

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Entlastungen in Deutschland nach der Strom-, Gas- und Wärmepreisbremse

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Aufgrund der erheblich gestiegenen Energiepreise hat der Bundestag Ende des letzten Jahres die sog. Energiepreisbremsen beschlossen. Das „Gesetz zur Einführung einer Strompreisbremse und zur Änderung weiterer...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Energy Infrastructure Insights Importance of LNG Germany Energy Supply

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​​​​​​​Germany is working fast to build liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals as it seeks to secure the country’s energy supply even without Russian pipeline gas. The first of the floating terminals, known as floating storage...more

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Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Forces A Rethink Of American Energy Policies

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Shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, February 23, President Biden reinstated the sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that he had waived only last year. Depending on what side of the political divide you...more

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As Ukraine Tensions Soar, America's Greatest Weapon Remains Trapped Underground

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Last week, President Joe Biden warned Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky that a Russian invasion of Ukraine might be imminent. While Zelensky does not seem to share that assessment, full scale war in Eastern Europe seems...more

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Vermeidung von Doppelbelastungen durch den europäischen und nationalen Emissionshandel

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Die Einführung des nationalen Brennstoffemissionshandels führt seit Jahresbeginn für viele Unternehmen zu Zusatzkosten bei der Brennstoffbeschaffung. Unternehmen mit Anlagen, die bereits dem europäischen Emissionshandel...more

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2021 Offshore Wind Auction in Germany

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There have not been any auctions for offshore wind projects in Germany since 2018. Recently, the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) called for the 2021 auction round. It is the first of its kind auction based on the...more

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National Emissions Trading System in Germany: Government approves new Carbon Leakage rules

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The German federal government has adopted the so-called Carbon Leakage Ordinance on 31 March 2021. The ordinance aims at providing financial relief for companies impacted by the German national carbon emissions trading system...more

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Brennstoff-Emissionshandel: Carbon Leakage-Verordnung verabschiedet

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Nach langem Vorlauf und mehrfachen Verschiebungen hat die Bundesregierung am 31. März 2021 die sog. Carbon Leakage-Verordnung beschlossen. Die Verordnung hat das Ziel, bestimmte vom nationalen Brennstoffemissionshandel...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

New Syria, North Korea and Other Sanctions Provisions Enacted as Parts of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year...

On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (“NDAA 2020”), which includes numerous sanctions-related provisions. The law includes the previously introduced...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights: Issue 42, November 2019 #2

FBI Eyes How Pennsylvania Approved Pipeline - "The FBI has begun a corruption investigation into how Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration came to issue permits for construction on a multibillion-dollar pipeline project to carry...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - April 2019

Trump to Sign Order Seeking to Clear Gas Pipeline Hurdles - "The administration, which is pushing a policy it calls energy dominance, has been considering an order that would push back against states, including New York,...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - January 2019 #4

Trump Eyes Action to Limit States' Powers to Block Pipelines - "The Trump administration is considering taking steps to limit the ability of states to block interstate gas pipelines and other energy projects, according to...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - January 2019

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Floats 70% Tax on Wealthy to Pay for 'Green New Deal' - "Ocasio-Cortez has put forward a 'Green New Deal' that includes generating the nation's power from renewable sources, building a national...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - November 2018

New York Sues Exxon Mobil, Saying It Deceived Shareholders on Climate Change - "The litigation, which follows more than three years of investigation, represents the most significant legal effort yet to establish that a...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - October 2018 #4

The U.S. Supreme Court Slows Children's Climate Lawsuit - For Now - "In the latest step of a fascinating bit of constitutional law called Atmospheric Trust Litigation, the Chief Justice halted the District Court trial...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - August 2018

EPA Chief Looks to Distinguish Himself from Pruitt in Agency-Wide Memo - "The new head of the EPA sent a staff-wide memo laying out steps the agency is taking to increase transparency, a move that's seen as an effort to...more

Holland & Knight LLP

New Pilot Program for Climate-Related Projects: Insurance for Energy Savings - The Mission of the Global Innovation Lab for...

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"Insurance for Energy Savings" is one of four ideas selected on Oct. 20, 2014, for refinement, stress-testing and preparation of a pilot program by the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance. The Lab was launched in June...more

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