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Key Details in the U.S. Senate's Climate, Tax, and Health Care Legislation

​​​​​​​Following 15 hours of debate and votes, the U.S. Senate passed legislation this weekend tackling inflation, climate change, and health care. The Senate approved the Inflation Reduction Act on a 51-50 party-line vote,...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: The energy tax provisions you need to know about

​​​​​​​The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the Act) runs 725 pages and includes numerous energy tax provisions aimed at enhancing US energy security. The Act, if enacted, would extend and expand the renewable and alternative...more

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Key Senators Agree to Significantly Expand Tax Incentives for Clean Energy

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The Inflation Reduction Act, which includes the most dramatic expansion of clean energy tax credits in recent history, would provide a multi-year extension of existing tax credits for wind and solar, increase tax credits for...more

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Dark Days Ahead for Solar Power in the Sunshine State

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HB 741, a bill passed by Florida’s Senate and House of Representatives and awaiting the signature of Governor Ron DeSantis, is expected to devastate the state’s growing solar power industry. ...more

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Ohio General Assembly passes S.B. 52: Changes to wind and solar siting requirements

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On June 28, 2021, the Ohio General Assembly passed Senate Bill (S.B.) 52, which places new requirements on renewable energy development in Ohio and changes to the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) process. The bill is specific...more

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Good News For C&I Solar – Maine Passes New Legislation

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Good news this week, in that Maine has officially paved the way for solar in the state, particularly for C&I and community solar. Two new bills (LD 1494 – RPS bill, and LD 1711 – Solar bill) passed the Senate and House last...more

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2018 Legislative Update: New Laws Impacting Commercial Real Estate Clients

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Below is our annual update on legislative changes impacting the real estate industry. All common interest communities are based on a foundation of real estate law, and thus changes to these laws can often impact common...more

Stoel Rives - Renewable + Law

Updates to Energy-Related Bills in the 2017-2018 California Legislative Session

Stoel Rives’ Energy Team has been monitoring and providing summaries of key energy-related bills introduced by California legislators since the beginning of the 2017-2018 legislative session. Legislators have been busy moving...more

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House Bill Would Extend the ITC to Standalone Energy Storage Systems

The investment tax credit (“ITC”) plays a major role in driving investment in the U.S. solar energy market. Earlier this month, two members of Congress introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide a...more

Stoel Rives - Renewable + Law

Updates to Energy Related Bills in the 2017-2018

Stoel Rives’ Energy Team has been monitoring and providing summaries of key energy-related bills introduced by California legislators since the beginning of the 2017-2018 Legislative Session. Legislators have been busy moving...more

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Rhode Island Considering Legislation to Streamline Process of Developing Renewable Energy Projects

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The Rhode Island General Assembly is considering several bills designed to streamline the local permitting process statewide and make it easier and cheaper for developers of renewable energy projects to do business in the...more

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Nevada Legislature Approves Bills to Encourage Distributed Generation and Community Solar Projects

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The Nevada legislature took several actions in the last days of its 2017 legislative session to reopen the state to the development of and investment in distributed generation and community solar projects...more

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Updates to Energy Related Bills in the 2017-2018 California Legislative Session

Stoel Rives’ Energy Team has been monitoring and providing summaries of key energy-related bills introduced by California legislators since the beginning of the 2017-2018 Legislative Session. June 2, 2017 was the deadline by...more

Stoel Rives - Renewable + Law

Updates to Energy Related Bills in the 2017-2018 California Legislative Session

In our first post, the Stoel Rives’ Energy Team provided a summary of energy related bills introduced by California legislators during the first half of the 2017-2018 Legislative Session. Provided below is a summary of...more

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Germany’s Reform of the EEG Provides New Opportunities for Investors in Renewables

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The reformed Renewable Energy Sources Act will create expanded market opportunities across the renewable energy sector and new investment opportunities in generation projects and smart grid operational technologies....more

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Energy Industry Impacted by Consolidated Appropriations Act's Tax Code Changes

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The U.S. Senate has passed H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. The measure, which was approved Friday morning, Dec. 18, funds the government for the remainder of the fiscal year (through September 30,...more

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Energy & Environment Update - November 2015

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Energy and Climate Debate - In his final major effort prior to retiring last week, Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) reached a bipartisan agreement, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, with other House and Senate...more

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Renewable Energy Update - October 2015 #3

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Renewable Energy Focus - Attractive PPA prices will keep U.S. utility-scale solar power strong: Solar Industry Magazine - Oct 13: Reports of the death of utility-scale solar in the U.S. have been greatly exaggerated. A...more

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Energy & Environment Update - October 2015 #2

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Energy and Climate Debate - Congress is in recess this week for the Columbus Day holiday, but will return next week with full schedules in both chambers. The House will focus heavily on the leadership race to...more

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Energy & Environment Update - October 2015

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Energy and Climate Debate - With Congress avoiding a government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution last week, both the House and Senate are in session this week with full schedules, including several energy and...more

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Renewable Energy Update - October 2015

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Renewable Energy Focus - Price of solar energy in the U.S. has fallen to 5¢/kWh on average: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - Sep 30: Solar energy pricing is at an all-time low, according to a new report released...more

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Energy & Environment Update - September 2015 #3

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Energy and Climate Debate - Congressional activities are abbreviated this week, with the observance of Yom Kippur and Pope Francis’ visit to the United States. Pope Francis will address a joint session of Congress...more

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NC Legislative Update for September 2015 #2

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This Week - The sole focus for both chambers this week was the budget. Last weekend, budget writers from the two chambers remained in Raleigh over the Labor Day weekend to continue negotiations. Significant progress was...more

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Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker Releases Solar Net Metering Bill

One week after the Massachusetts legislature departed for its summer recess, Governor Charlie Baker released net metering legislation to rival the Massachusetts Senate’s recent bill on August 7, 2015....more

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Massachusetts Legislature Ends Active July with Budget Overrides

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After a busy final few weeks of activity, the Massachusetts Legislature departed for its summer recess with a new budget and progress on several priority policy issues. In addition to overriding $97 million in Governor...more

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