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Renewable Energy Update 8.22.24

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California has given America a glimpse at what running one of the world’s largest economies on renewable energy might look like. The state recently hit a milestone: 100 days this year with 100% carbon-free, renewable...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

NEPOOL Set to Approve New Long-Term Transmission Planning Process for New England

As soon as tomorrow (Thursday, April 4, 2024), New England could have a new long-term transmission planning process—and one that puts the states in the driver’s seat. The New England Power Pool (“NEPOOL”) Transmission...more

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Streamlining Clean Energy Project Development in Massachusetts: A Call for Reform

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In a significant move towards encouraging and strengthening clean energy initiatives, on March 29, 2024, the Massachusetts Commission on Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting (the “Commission”) published a comprehensive...more

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Mexico's Supreme Court Declares Main Amendments to Electricity Industry Law Affecting the Private Sector Unconstitutional

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The Situation: Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador ("AMLO") sponsored a bill aimed at modifying Mexico's Electric Industry Law (the "EIL Reform Bill") in order to strengthen Mexico's state-owned utility (Comisión...more

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Hydro-Québec Selects 8 Wind Farms Projects Following its 2023 Call for Tenders

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According to its Electricity Supply Plan 2023-2032 submitted to the Régie de l'énergie at the end of 2022, Hydro-Québec expects growth in electricity demand to continue in Quebec in the next decade by an additional 25...more

Quarles & Brady LLP

DOE Announces Availability of $225 million for Tribal Home Electrification Program

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On November 17, 2023, the Department of Energy Office of State and Community Energy Programs (DOE OCEP) announced the final program requirements for the Tribal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (the “Tribal...more

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What is the Hydrogen Hubbub?

Hydrogen is seen by many as the fuel of the future, a substance that can provide heat through combustion, or electrical power from fuel cells, emitting only water in the process. Its potential usefulness, specifically its...more

Flaster Greenberg PC

As Airports Rush To Electrify, Important Questions Remain Unanswered, And Unasked

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As with many other industries, the airport industry is rushing to electrify. Nearly every airport conference contains a session on airport electrification. As nearly every commercial service airport in the United States is...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Multi-Contract Hydrogen Projects: Avoiding Interface Risks and Leaks

The energy transition and climate crisis continue to be a hot topic in political and economic circles. Current global events only serve to demonstrate the need for nations to diversify their sources of energy. Whilst nuclear...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Hydrogen: Near Term Challenges & Long Term Opportunities

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Congress and the Biden Administration recognize hydrogen’s potential to address the clean energy imperative. This past year, The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriated $8B of spending to build out clean hydrogen...more

Mayer Brown

New Jersey Delays Its Next Offshore Wind Solicitation for Transmission Planning

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The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) announced that its third solicitation with a capacity target of 1,200 megawatts for New Jersey’s offshore wind (OSW) development will now be released by January 2023, instead...more

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Western States Partner on Clean Hydrogen Hub

On Feb. 23, 2022, the governors of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming entered into a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) to develop the Western Inter-State Clean Hydrogen Hub. Hydrogen is viewed as an essential component...more

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Biden’s “Clean Energy” Directive’s Impact on Government Contractors

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On December 8, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order (EO) 14057 “Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability.” The EO is the administration’s most recent effort to achieve “a carbon...more

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Australia's Pathway to a Hydrogen Energy Future: Hydrogen Projects Update 2022

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There has been significant progress in the Commonwealth and State Governments’ plans to develop a hydrogen industry in Australia since our original Australian Hydrogen Projects Paper that was published in 2020. Alongside and...more

Allen Matkins

Renewable Energy Update - October 2021 #3

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San Diego County to expand its renewable energy sources - The San Diego Union-Tribune – October 20 - In addition to renewable energy projects featuring solar, wind, and energy storage, the San Diego County Board of...more

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Illinois Enacts Comprehensive Climate and Clean Energy Legislation

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In September, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the omnibus, 956-page climate and energy legislative package titled the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (the “CEJA”). The CEJA has an immediate effective date. Following years...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Key Hydrogen Provisions of the Bi‐Partisan Infrastructure Plan

Despite its known value as an alternative energy source, the United States has lacked a comprehensive national policy with respect to hydrogen. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the “Bill”), addresses this as it...more

K&L Gates LLP

The Hydrogen Handbook - United States

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Hydrogen—the smallest molecule, but one that holds the potential to be an energy superhero and play a significant role in reducing carbon emissions and slowing climate change. The H2 Handbook provides a comprehensive...more

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The Energizer – Volume 87

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Industry Stakeholders Announce Formation of Clean Hydrogen Future Coalition - On 22 March 2021, a diverse group of energy industry stakeholders announced the formation of the Clean Hydrogen Future Coalition (CHFC). Comprised...more

Allen Matkins

Renewable Energy Update - April 2021

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Senators introduce legislation to aid clean energy recovery - Solar Industry – March 30 - Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Senator Martin Heinrich, D- N.M., have introduced legislation...more

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Hydrogen Production from Excess Renewables

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Propelled by the global tailwinds of net zero and decarbonization initiatives, green hydrogen has captured the attention of political and market actors alike. The upside for this nascent industry is massive – a versatile...more

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Avoiding Bill Shock: What You Need To Know About The Electricity Infrastructure Investment Bill 2020 (NSW)

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WHAT HAS HAPPENED? As covered in our previous article, the NSW Government released its Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap (the Roadmap) on 9 November 2020. The Roadmap sets out a framework to deliver a modern electricity...more

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NJBPU Approves Year 2 Application Process for Community Solar Energy Pilot Program

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In developments of interest to New Jersey electric utilities, solar developers, subscriber organizations, and eligible consumers, on October 2, 2020, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) moved forward with New...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

The ABCs of solar PPAs for public sector entities

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In the past ten years, the cost of a solar panel installation has fallen by over 60 percent. As a result, onsite solar power has become an increasingly attractive way for consumers to manage electric costs and achieve...more

Morgan Lewis

New Jersey Enacts Bill Authorizing Solicitation of Open Access Transmission Facilities

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In November 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued Executive Order 92 increasing the state’s offshore wind generation goal from 3,500 MW by 2030 to 7,500 MW by 2035....more

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