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On August 1, 2024, the First Nations Power Authority (FNPA) issued a Request for Supplier Qualifications (RFSQ) for the right to develop a 100 MW Solar Project to be located in South Central Saskatchewan (Project)....more
In the inaugural episode of Clean Incentives, hosts Brendan Sigalet and Derrick Osborne, alongside special guests Ashley White and Jason Roth, delve into the myriad of tax incentives available for businesses in Canada, with a...more
Debate continues on whether the UAE Consensus achieved at COP28 represents a promising step forward or a missed opportunity in the drive towards climate neutral energy systems. However, the agreement that countries should...more
The impact of ESG (environmental, social & governance) laws, regulations, and obligations has increased in recent times at an almost incomprehensible rate. This is particularly true in the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region. Within...more
In early January, the Minnesota Department of Commerce shared new details about the state’s Low and Moderate-income Accessible Community Solar Garden program (the “Program”) application process and requirements. Among other...more
On December 14, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), issued proposed regulations providing guidance on the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (Section 45X Credit), established by the...more
Le 4 août 2023, le ministère des Finances du Canada (le « ministère des Finances ») a publié des propositions législatives ainsi que des notes explicatives (les « propositions législatives d’août ») à l’égard de divers...more
On August 4, 2023, the Department of Finance Canada (Finance) released draft legislation and explanatory notes (August Legislation) in respect of various green-energy tax incentives. The August Legislation includes draft...more
Renewable energy projects share many of the same characteristics as traditional construction projects. To some extent, the approach to managing risk from a legal perspective will therefore be familiar. However, in other ways,...more
The U.S. solar industry had the most growth of any quarter in its history in Q1 2023, as delayed projects from 2022 came online and supply chain constraints showed signs of loosening. According to a new report from Wood...more
On May 3, 2023, the Senate approved a bill that would undo President Biden’s two-year delay on the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of solar panels from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam....more
Au cours des dernières années, le ministère des Finances du Canada (le « ministère des Finances ») a proposé un ensemble d’incitatifs fiscaux en matière d’énergie verte visant à encourager aussi bien le développement de...more
Over the past few years, the Department of Finance Canada (Finance) has proposed a cluster of green-energy tax incentives aimed at encouraging both the development of Canada’s green economy and the reduction of Canada’s...more
As we enter 2023, we reflect on 2022 as another dynamic year in the renewables and clean energy market. The Renewables and Clean Energy team at BCLP has undertaken a review of judicial decisions reported in 2022 involving the...more
This week, after weeks of negotiations, Senators Manchin and Schumer reached a deal on an energy and healthcare bill titled the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “Act”). The Act includes extensive provisions relating to a...more
A must-attend event for government and industry professionals involved in Northern infrastructure and resource development. The Canadian Institute’s 21st Annual Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium is your opportunity to ask...more
Takeaways - The widespread adoption of sustainability goals by major corporations has created significant demand for renewable power. That, in turn, is strengthening the hand of producers in negotiations over power...more
The American Clean Power Association (“ACPA”) released what it titles its first “Clean Power Annual Report” (“Report”. The Report is stated to indicate that wind, utility solar, and battery storage power capacity in the...more
U.S. Department of Energy targets vastly cheaper batteries to clean up the grid - The New York Times – July 14 - The Energy Department on Wednesday announced a new effort to tackle one of the toughest technical...more
China Resumes LNG Imports from the U.S. - "Chinese buyers have resumed imports of liquefied natural gas from U.S. exporters, as Beijing started granting waivers to a 25% import tariff." Why this is important: In the...more
There are new restrictions being proposed by a key advisory group with influence over regulators and legislators that would affect the siting of Green Energy Projects (aka solar projects) if those projects are likely to...more
CPUC proposes optimal 2030 system portfolio tripling battery storage, more than doubling solar - Bullet Utility Dive – February 27 - The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is proposing to adopt a 46 million...more
Focus - California farmers are planting solar panels as water supplies dry up - Los Angeles Times – July 31 - In the San Joaquin Valley alone, farmers may need to take more than half a million acres out of production to...more
The New York State Assembly last week successfully passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), which lays out sweeping decarbonization targets for New York's electric generating sector and economy at...more
Investec’s ZAR 1bn fund to buy up stakes in South African green power projects - The investment vehicle, set up with UK Climate Investments, wants equity in operating renewable energy projects....more