The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, passed by the Senate on August 7, 2022, includes a number of provisions projected to result in significant investments in domestic energy production and manufacturing, and reduce carbon...more
8/11/2022
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Investment Tax Credits ,
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U.S. Treasury
On July 13, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued Notices of Intent indicating that the agency will begin soliciting applications in the coming months for funding support for two programs involving carbon capture,...more
Potential wide-ranging impacts on Engines, Energy, Infrastructure and Shipping -
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-79-20 seeks to address climate change concerns and significantly reduce greenhouse gas...more
10/5/2020
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Low Carbon Fuel Standard ,
National Highway Safety Administration ,
Renewable Energy ,
Shipping ,
Tax Credits ,
Utilities Sector ,
Zero-Emission Vehicles
The Impact of COVID-19 on Nuclear Electricity Sales Contracts in France -
The electricity sector, like numerous others in France, has been heavily affected by the economic shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The...more
6/25/2020
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Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
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Force Majeure Clause ,
France ,
Low Carbon Fuel Standard ,
Mexico ,
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Nuclear Power ,
OSHA ,
Petition For Rehearing ,
Pipelines ,
Power Companies ,
Power Grid ,
Public Nuisance ,
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Renewable Energy ,
Sales Contracts ,
Solar Energy ,
State Law Tort Claims ,
Wind Power ,
Workplace Injury
California caps LCFS credit prices.
Pressing forward with its efforts to address climate change, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) finalized amendments to its innovative LCFS. To add stability to the credit...more
U.S. Government’s Continued Focus on Large Ship Air Emissions -
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the U.S. Coast Guard (“USCG”) continue to signal interest in addressing air pollution from large ships...more
2/14/2020
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Air Quality Standards ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Midstream Contracts ,
NEPA ,
Oil & Gas ,
Tax Credits ,
Transportation Industry ,
Vessels
Investors and project sponsors await proposed regulations and interim guidance under Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code to resolve uncertainty and unlock significant carbon capture, utilization and storage market...more
1/31/2020
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Energy Sector ,
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IRS ,
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Underground Storage Tanks