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Carolinas Environmental Legislative Update

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Both the North and South Carolina legislatures have recently adopted statutes affecting environmental issues in their respective states. This update highlights the most significant developments in North and South Carolina....more

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[Webinar] Renewable Energy Series: 2024 Virginia Energy Legislative Update - April 3rd, 11:00 am - 11:30 am EDT

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This year’s Virginia General Assembly was a packed session with several important pieces of legislation under consideration to further Virginia’s energy transition. Register for our annual webinar where we will provide an...more

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Update on RGGI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, Pennsylvania became the 12th member of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (“RGGI”). Pennsylvania joined RGGI pursuant to a 2019 executive order and a subsequent rulemaking promulgated by the state’s Department of...more

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North Carolina’s House Bill 130: Energy Choice/Solar Decommissioning Requirement - Now in Effect

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As we predicted, North Carolina’s House Bill 130 became law on midnight, June 24, 2023, as a result of Governor Roy Cooper electing not to take action on the ratified house bill. Ben Smith highlights the important facts of...more

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[Webinar] Renewable Energy Series: Environmental Considerations When Siting and Permitting Renewable Energy Projects - May 3rd,...

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Siting and permitting renewable energy projects in Virginia have become increasingly challenging as federal and state environmental laws, regulations and guidance have evolved in recent years. In particular, HB 206...more

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[Webinar] Renewable Energy Series: Permit by Rule (PBR) Process for Solar and Energy Storage Projects in Virginia - April 27th,...

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Are you developing a solar or energy storage project in Virginia? Want to learn more about Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Permit By Rule (PBR) permitting process for small renewable (solar) energy and...more

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Unmanned Aerial Systems/Solar Arrays: Utilization by PMI for Design/Development

The ability of unmanned aerial vehicle systems (i.e., drones) to assist in a variety of activities in the environmental and energy areas has been and is continuing to expand rapidly. A number of environmental service...more

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[Webinar] Energy Storage Permitting and Permit By Rule (PBR) Regulations in Virginia - May 19th, 11:00 am ET

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Several potential options are available to developers when permitting energy storage projects in Virginia. The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) adopted Regulations Governing the Deployment of Energy Storage...more

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[Webinar] Environmental Considerations When Acquiring or Permitting Utility-Scale Solar Projects in Virginia - April 14th, 11:00...

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Conducting environmental due diligence and considering a project’s impact on the environment are essential in acquiring or permitting utility-scale solar projects in Virginia. This was underscored by the Virginia Department...more

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Hydrogen Development/Production/Use: Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma Announce Partnership

The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) issued a March 10th news release stating that Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma have entered into what is described as a: . . ....more

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Virginia DEQ Issues Proposed Small Energy Storage Facilities Permit by Rule (PBR) Regulations for Comment

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On November 1, 2021, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued proposed small energy storage facilities permit by rule regulations (Storage PBR Regulations). The proposed Storage PBR Regulations establish...more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Updates - October 2021

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Negotiations Continue on Budget Reconciliation & Infrastructure Bills - Although the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (BIF) – was approved by the Senate in...more

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UIC Enforcement/Voluntary Environmental Audit: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality...

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and Entergy Arkansas, LLC (“Entergy”) entered into an August 25th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) to address potential...more

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Virginia’s Air Pollution Control Board Implements Environmental Justice Initiative

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The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ’s) new Environmental Justice (EJ) Initiative announced October 16, 2020 is in motion and moving in parallel before the State Air Pollution Control Board (Air Board). The...more

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Environmental Notes - February 2020

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It’s well-known that the Trump administration has sought policies of deregulation over the past several years. The administration places emphasis on proper enforcement of existing rules and regulations as a means of achieving...more

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Affordable Clean Energy Rule Stakeholder Group: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment Schedules October 24th Meeting

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”), has scheduled an Affordable Clean Energy (“ACE”) Rule stakeholder meeting. The meeting will be held on October 24th at DEQ...more

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Disposing of Coal Combustion Residuals Just Got Much More Expensive — At Least in North Carolina!

On Monday, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued determinations with respect to six Duke Energy coal plants, requiring that Duke close coal combustion residual surface impoundments at the plants by...more

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U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Environment Hearing/New Source Review Permitting – Challenges for Manufacturing...

The Subcommittee on Environment of the United States House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on February 14th entitled: New Source Review Permitting Challenges for Manufacturing of...more

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Cooperative Federalism in the Trump Era: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Director Becky Keogh Participates in...

Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) Director Becky Keogh was one of six panelists that participated in the Environmental Law Institute – Miriam Hamilton Keare Policy Forum (“Forum”). ...more

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Arkansas Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks – December Meeting

As noted in previous blog posts, Arkansas operates a petroleum storage tank trust fund that provides reimbursement for eligible storage tanks for certain corrective actions and third party damage claims due to a release of...more

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N.C. Governor Signs H.B. 589

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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has signed H.B. 589 into law. H.B. 589, otherwise known as the Competitive Energy Solutions Plan, adds the following features to the already robust North Carolina solar industry: competitive...more

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Virginia Begins Development of Cap-and-Trade Program for Electric Power Sector

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On May 16, 2017, Virginia’s Governor Terry McAuliffe signed Executive Directive 11 (the “Directive”), which directs Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) to develop regulations to reduce greenhouse gas...more

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