Renewable Energy, Solar Energy

Renewable Energy Update -- May 7, 2013

by William R. Devine, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 5/10/2013

Renewable Energy Focus - Providing a level playing field for renewables - PV-Magazine - Apr 26: U.S. Senators have decided to level the playing field for renewable energy sources by providing investors in renewable...more

Renewable Energy Update -- May 3, 2013

by William R. Devine, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 5/10/2013

Renewable Energy Focus - National Renewable Energy Laboratory helps U.S. Navy cut energy usage - EarthTechling - Green Tech, Green Products & Energy News - Apr 25: The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable...more

Renewable Energy Update -- April 23, 2013

by William R. Devine, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 4/25/2013

Renewable Energy Focus - ..Weakest quarter for clean energy investment since 2009, Bloomberg - Apr 14: Global investment in clean energy in the first three months of 2013 was lower than in any quarter for the...more

Earth Matters - April 2013: Making Solar Power More Affordable for New Yorkers

by Donald Ross | Phillips Lytle LLP on 4/22/2013

New York State continues to be a national leader in renewable energy initiatives, particularly in encouraging practical, everyday applications of solar power. Recently, Governor Andrew Cuomo, as part of his ongoing “NY-Sun”...more

Renewable Energy Update -- April 12, 2013

by William R. Devine, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 4/16/2013

Renewable Energy Focus - ..DOE awarding more than $1.2 billion in energy subsidies despite sequester: The Washington Examiner - Apr 3 - More than $1.2 billion in cash payments has been awarded to...more

NREL Launches Solar Clearinghouse

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 4/10/2013

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has launched an initiative to build an open-source database of real-world performance from solar facilities across the country. As part of DOE’s...more

Surge in New York State Solar Projects Signals Supply Chain Opportunity

by Susan Marriott | Phillips Lytle - Renewable Energy on 4/5/2013

While some believe that New York State is a relatively sunny state, this spring has, so far, made others question this tag. However, New York is looking to take advantage of its sunshine through the NY-Sun Competitive PV...more

Renewable Energy Update -- March 29, 2013

by William R. Devine, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 4/1/2013

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus - California ISO Gives Green Light To Renewable Energy Transmission Projects; Senators Introduce Bipartisan Offshore Energy Revenue-Sharing Legislation; Wind Energy Constituted...more

Sunshine May Be Free But It May Take A Security To Harvest It

by Keith Paul Bishop | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 3/29/2013

Harvesting the sunlight as a source of “clean” energy is the dream of many. Although the energy provided by the sun is free, converting that energy into electricity continues to require significant financial resources. One...more

Energy Bills Advancing Over Strong Opposition

by Eric Swanson | Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 3/25/2013

“Omnibus Energy Bills” (HF956/SF901) that could dramatically reshape Minnesota’s energy future continue to move through the legislative process despite a lack of consensus among key stakeholders. While many observers...more

Renewable Energy Update -- March 19, 2013

by William R. Devine, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 3/21/2013

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus - DOE Issues Guidebook For Large-Scale Renewable Energy Development At Federal Facilities; Nuclear Industry Withers in U.S. as Wind Pummels Prices; O'Malley wins three-year battle...more

Renewable Energy Update -- March 5, 2013

by William R. Devine, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 3/7/2013

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus - US announces $27 million in solar funding; U.S. looks to offer competitive offshore wind leases; GEA releases 2013 U.S. Geothermal Industry Update; Ralls allowed to seek...more

California Environmental Law and Policy Update - February 27, 2013

by David D. Cooke, Emily L. Murray, Sandi L. Nichols | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 3/6/2013

In This Issue: Environmental and Policy Focus - Bill seeks changes to California Environmental Quality Act; California puts McCoy Solar Project on the fast track; California Carbon Permits Sell Above Expected Clearing...more

World Trade Organization Rules Against Ontario’s “Buy Local” Program

by Bruce Goodman | Varnum LLP on 3/5/2013

The Province of Ontario has imposed a requirement that in order to participate in its feed in tariff program (FIT) for solar energy a project much source at least 60% of the solar project content from within the Province....more

Renewable Energy Update -- February 26, 2013

by William R. Devine, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 2/27/2013

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus - Wind, solar, biomass provide all new US electrical generating capacity in January 2013; Hard session ahead for renewable energy advocates in Texas; Xcel wants to give developers...more

"SEC Filing Illustrates Recent REIT Trend: Holding and Financing Renewable Energy Assets"

by Lance Brasher, Martin Klepper, David Levy, Sean Shimamoto | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/22/2013

Sponsors and investors have been paying much attention to the potential use of real estate investment trust (REIT) structures to hold and finance renewable energy assets in a tax-efficient way. A recent SEC filing by Hannon...more

Renewable Energy Update -- February 19, 2013

by William R. Devine, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 2/20/2013

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus - Three environmental groups sue BLM over Solar Energy Zones; California sets 50MW target for grid energy storage; Global wind capacity increased almost 20% in 2012 to 282...more

BPU Continues to Evaluate Incentive Programs for Solar Projects on Landfills and Brownfields

by Hesser McBride | Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A. on 2/14/2013

On July 23, 2012, L. 2012, c. 24 (the “Solar Act”) was signed into law by Governor Christie. The Solar Act, among other things, requires the New Jersey Board of Utilities (“BPU”) in consultation with the New Jersey...more

Renewable Energy Update -- February 12, 2013

by William R. Devine, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 2/13/2013

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus - DOE, Treasury release $150M In unused Section 48C Clean Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits; Obama picks REI chief Jewell to head Interior Department; US emissions fall to lowest...more

Energy in the Spotlight

by Eric Swanson | Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 2/11/2013

Governor Dayton’s state of the State address this Wednesday evening contained a few surprises, not least of which was his focus on climate change and renewable energy. With the change in the legislature to DFL control, most...more

Renewable Energy Update -- February 6, 2013

by William R. Devine, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 2/7/2013

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus - All energy, including renewables, impact water resources; 7 projects looking to use big data to cut the cost of solar power; Cape Wind might land federal loan; Ralls sues to void...more

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- February 2013

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 2/5/2013

In the February edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention...more

Tax Reform and the Oil and Gas Industry by Michael A. Andrews

by King & Spalding on 2/5/2013

A great deal of attention been focused on the generous tax incentives for the renewable energy industry that were added to the "fiscal cliff " legislation during the closing hours of negotiations. Those provisions have a net...more

Renewable Energy Update -- January 29, 2013

by William R. Devine, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 1/30/2013

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus - Solar installations to grow more than 18 percent yearly through 2020; Solar REITs May Power the Industry Forward; U.S. Geothermal Inc. reports its development goals for 2013;...more

Renewable Energy Update -- January 23, 2013

by William R. Devine, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 1/29/2013

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus - Los Angeles Utility Set To Launch 100MW Solar Feed-in Tariff Program; FERC Proposes Rule to Speed Up Solar Energy Grid Interconnection; Goldman Leading Renewable Offerings Says...more

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