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Offshore Wind: New California Law Aims to Simplify and Expedite Offshore Wind Energy Development

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California recently enacted two laws—the Offshore Wind Expediting Act (SB 286) and the California Offshore Wind Advancement Act (AB 3)—to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy that could have significant...more

Downey Brand LLP

Newly Signed SB 286 Streamlines and Clarifies Permitting Process for Offshore Wind

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In an important step toward meeting California’s goal of producing up to 5,000 MW of offshore wind energy by 2030, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 286 into law on October 7, 2023. Authored by California Senate...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

California Rolls Out Offshore Wind Permitting Roadmap

California has tremendous offshore wind resources and ambitious offshore power goals, but the uncertain rules and regimes for development have delayed implementation of projects. The California Energy Commission (CEC)...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

CEQA Reforms for Clean Energy Projects: Still Possible Despite Senate Budget Committee Rejection?

On May 19, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a legislative package of 10 bills reforming the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) intended to speed up construction of clean energy projects by streamlining...more

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California Expands Energy Commission’s Jurisdiction to Bolster Clean Energy Development

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Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 205 into law on June 30, 2022. This legislative effort significantly expands the California Energy Commission (CEC)’s jurisdiction and encourages the development of new clean energy projects....more

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Developing Offshore Wind in California – Environmental Permitting and Interconnection Considerations

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The California coast offers significant potential for offshore wind development that can help the state reach its renewable energy goals. Developers of wind energy projects located off the California coast will face a number...more

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California Legislature Passes Landmark Legislation to Bolster Offshore Wind Energy

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The California Legislature on Sept. 9, 2021, approved landmark state legislation to facilitate California's offshore wind energy potential. Assembly Bill (AB) 525 requires the California Energy Commission (CEC) to prepare a...more

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On-Demand Webinar | Charting a Course for Offshore Wind Energy in California

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On May 6, 2021, members of Nossaman’s Coastal Development and Environment & Land Use Groups along with some special guest speakers discussed current proposals and pending regulations concerning offshore wind development along...more

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[Webinar] Charting a Course for Offshore Wind Energy in California - May 6th, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PDT

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Please join members of Nossaman’s Coastal Development and Environment & Land Use Groups on May 6, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT as we present “Charting a Course for Offshore Wind Energy in California” to discuss...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Utility-Scale Battery Storage Systems: Legal Issues and Opportunities

Federal and state government mandates and incentives, combined with technological advances, have dramatically increased renewable energy sources during the past decade. Variable renewable energy sources such as solar and wind...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

California's New Climate Era: SB 350 and Beyond

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Two out of three ain’t bad. Climate change policy advocates may find themselves quoting Meat Loaf with the enactment of Senate Bill (SB) 350, which California’s Legislature passed last month and which Governor Jerry...more

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CEQA Litigation Abuses Documented By New Empirical Study Of Recent Case Filings

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A 138-page report, including 371 footnotes and a 30-page appendix listing all properly documented CEQA lawsuits filed in California over its 3-year study period (2010-2012), has been posted by its authors, Holland & Knight...more

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Kern County’s CEQA Mitigation Measure For Wind Farm Project Relying On FAA Review and Determination of Aviation Safety Impacts Is...

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Alleged land use conflicts between newly proposed land uses and existing nearby airports are nothing new, and can produce heated CEQA battles as project opponents often raise “life safety” issues as potential project impacts....more

Allen Matkins

California Environmental Law and Policy Update - February 27, 2013

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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

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California Environmental Law and Policy Update - January 31, 2013

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In This Issue: Environmental and Policy Focus - California defeats lawsuit against cap-and-trade program; Court says EPA overestimates biofuels production; California proposes to list BPA as a Proposition 65 reproductive...more

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