In January, we discussed the Statement of Principles jointly signed by the National Energy Dominance Council and governors across the mid-Atlantic region—framing accelerating demand (especially from large-scale data centers)...more
4/20/2026
/ Capacity Market ,
Contract Terms ,
Data Centers ,
Electricity ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Infrastructure ,
Interconnections ,
PJM ,
Power Grid ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Risk Management ,
Transmission Grid ,
Utilities Sector
The explosive growth of data‑center load—driven by artificial intelligence, cloud computing and the expansion of digital infrastructure across industries—has forced U.S. energy regulators into unfamiliar territory. Nowhere is...more
4/8/2026
/ Contract Terms ,
Data Centers ,
Energy Consumption ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
FERC ,
Infrastructure ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Transmission Grid ,
Transmission Planning ,
Utilities Sector
When some energy executives and their lawyers hear “investment protection” they think arbitration. They picture a panel in some neutral city, elaborate briefs and a damages award to be executed on some asset somewhere. In “An...more
3/19/2026
/ Arbitration ,
Contract Terms ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Due Diligence ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
Geopolitical Risks ,
International Arbitration ,
Investment ,
Oil & Gas ,
Political Risk Insurance ,
Risk Management
The rapid expansion of data centers—driven by cloud computing, artificial intelligence and hyperscale digital infrastructure—has transformed what were once localized land-use and utility ratemaking concerns into issues of...more
2/18/2026
/ Clean Energy ,
Data Centers ,
Energy Policy ,
Federal Power Act ,
FERC ,
Infrastructure ,
Interconnections ,
Natural Gas ,
Power Infrastructure ,
Real Estate Development ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
Transmission Grid
The geopolitical drama unfolding with respect to Venezuela is loaded with opportunity and fraught with political risk arising from both Venezuelan and U.S. government actions. The country is still headed by a regime the U.S....more
2/2/2026
/ Commercial Insurance Policies ,
Expropriation ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Geopolitical Risks ,
Infrastructure ,
Insurance Contracts ,
Oil & Gas ,
Risk Management ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Supply Chain ,
Venezuela
The rapid growth of data centers is exposing the limits of the U.S. electricity regulatory framework that was built for incremental, predictable load growth. That framework is now under scrutiny in proceedings before the...more
1/28/2026
/ Data Centers ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Policy ,
FERC ,
Interconnections ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Nuclear Power ,
PJM ,
Power Infrastructure ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Renewable Energy
On January 3, 2026, the United States military conducted an operation in Caracas resulting in the extraction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. They currently remain in the U.S. facing federal...more
1/16/2026
/ Dispute Resolution ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Investment Opportunities ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Oil & Gas ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Treasury
Structuring power purchase agreements (PPAs) to match data center load profiles, align development milestones across power and data center development activities, and support the operational needs is essential for both power...more
Texas has responded to rapid electrical load growth with legislative reforms. On June 1, 2025, Texas Senate Bill 6 (SB 6), passed both chambers of the Legislature with bipartisan support and was sent to Governor Abbott for...more
In just over a week, the second Trump administration has already announced initiatives that could lead to major shifts in the legal landscape for artificial intelligence (AI) and associated energy sources. What is more, the...more
With a renewed focus on domestic energy production and regulatory reform, the incoming administration signals significant shifts in U.S. energy and climate priorities.
The incoming Trump Administration will prioritize...more
12/19/2024
/ China ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Costs ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Export Bans ,
Geothermal Energy ,
Grants ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Incentives ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Infrastructure ,
Keystone XL Pipeline ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Minerals ,
Nuclear Power ,
Oil & Gas ,
Paris Agreement ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Renewable Energy ,
Renewable Fuel ,
Solar Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Trump Administration ,
UNFCCC ,
Wind Power
On October 3, 2024, the Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to fund up to $400 million for clean energy projects in rural and remote areas via its Energy...more
The energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are growing significantly, with the Department of Energy (DOE) forecasting a tenfold increase in data center energy demand due to the rise of AI applications and...more
6/11/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Clean Energy ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Sector ,
FERC ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
National Security ,
Power Grid ,
Renewable Energy ,
Technology Sector
The application cycle for the first round of credits will soon open. Treasury’s additional guidance clarifies what types of facilities may qualify for credits, the submission process and the selection criteria for evaluating...more
6/21/2023
/ Clean Energy ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Projects ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Investment ,
IRS ,
New Guidance ,
Nuclear Power ,
Personal Property ,
Popular ,
Risk Management ,
Solar Energy ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Wind Power
Although that new smart refrigerator might seem like a fun gadget and great way to sync up grocery lists, smart appliances have the potential to become vectors in malicious power grid attacks. Or what about the increasingly...more
A Virtual Power Purchase Agreement, or vPPA, can be a powerful tool for a company to meet aggressive environmental goals quickly and efficiently. However, a vPPA is a complex financial instrument and is accompanied by risks...more
New legislation designed to spur investment in energy storage includes grants, tax incentives, guarantees and mandates for utilities.
Four energy storage bills have been introduced in Congress.
...more