Welcome to our fifth issue of Currents 2025. We are covering a multitude of issues in this edition, but we want to pass along an announcement and an event notice first. Again, thank you for reading!
Tapping Into Common...more
5/16/2025
/ Clean Energy ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
EU ,
FERC ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Geothermal Energy ,
Nuclear Power ,
Oil & Gas ,
PJM ,
Power Plants ,
Renewable Energy ,
Russia ,
Solar Energy ,
State and Local Government ,
Technology Sector ,
Trump Administration ,
Virginia ,
Wetlands
Welcome to our fourth issue of Currents 2025. We are covering a multitude of issues in this edition, but we want to pass along a couple of announcements first. Again, thank you for reading!
The Data Center Boom...more
4/17/2025
/ China ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Data Centers ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Electricity ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
FERC ,
MISO ,
Nuclear Power ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Tariffs ,
Utilities Sector
Welcome to our third issue of Currents 2025. Again, thank you for reading!
Power Plays and Fueling Tension: Trade War Ripples Through North American Energy Markets -
President Trump's pursuit of U.S. energy dominance,...more
3/21/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Carbon Emissions ,
China ,
Climate Change ,
Coal ,
Data Centers ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Natural Gas ,
Nuclear Power ,
Power Plants ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Technology Sector ,
Trade Relations
Welcome to our second issue of Currents 2025, our energy e-newsletter.
Energy Demand Rises with Growth of Data Centers -
In recent years, significantly higher electricity demands have been forecasted with the growth of...more
2/21/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
California ,
China ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Coal ,
Data Centers ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Oil & Gas ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Tariffs ,
Technology Sector
Welcome to our first 2025 issue of The Site Report! As we begin the new year, we look forward to bringing you insight into the myriad of legal, technological, code and other changes impacting the construction industry. In...more
2/3/2025
/ American Bar Association (ABA) ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Climate Change ,
Construction Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Form I-9 ,
General Contractors ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Subcontractors ,
Technology Sector ,
Trump Administration
Welcome to our first Issue of Currents 2025, our energy e-newsletter. While our energy practice is constantly changing and evolving, we too have expanded our focus for 2025 with some new editors involved with this...more
1/20/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Coal Industry ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Electricity ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Geothermal Energy ,
Legislative Agendas ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
PJM ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Technology Sector ,
Trump Administration ,
Wind Power
Welcome to our 11th Issue of Currents 2024, our energy e-newsletter. This will be our last issue of 2024, and we want to sincerely thank you for reading Currents for the past eight years. Our goal is to relay top trending...more
11/22/2024
/ Battery ,
Biden Administration ,
BOEM ,
Chevron Deference ,
Clean Air Act ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Deadlines ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electricity ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Nuclear Power ,
Offshore Wind ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Companies ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Trump Administration ,
Wind Power
Welcome to the Tenth Issue of Currents 2024, our energy e-newsletter.
Natural Gas is Not Going Away -
While net-zero remains a dream for many, the electricity market is providing a wake-up call for anyone believing...more
10/18/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Charging Stations ,
Clean Air Act ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Coal-Fired Plants ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Microsoft ,
Natural Gas ,
North Carolina ,
Nuclear Power ,
Offshore Wind ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Grid ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Utilities Sector ,
Wind Farm
Welcome to the eighth 2024 issue of Currents - our e-newsletter focused on energy topics.
Is Nuclear the Panacea to Data Center Load Growth?
Per public data, after years of relatively flat load growth around the...more
8/26/2024
/ Capacity Market ,
China ,
Climate Change ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Data Centers ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Federal Bans ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Nuclear Power ,
PJM ,
Power Plants ,
Utilities Sector
Welcome to the seventh 2024 issue of Currents - our e-newsletter focused on energy topics.
There are less than six months left for companies formed before January 1, 2024 to file their initial beneficial owner report...more
7/25/2024
/ Administrative Procedure Act ,
Chevron Deference ,
Chevron v NRDC ,
Clean Energy ,
Coal Mines ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Geothermal Energy ,
Government Agencies ,
Judicial Authority ,
Lithium Batteries ,
Pollution Control ,
Regulatory Authority ,
SCOTUS ,
Solar Energy ,
Statutory Interpretation ,
Wind Power
The U.S. Supreme Court recently overturned the Chevron doctrine, a significant legal principle established by Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council. For 40 years, lower courts have relied on the Chevron...more
7/24/2024
/ Administrative Procedure Act ,
Ambiguous ,
Chevron Deference ,
Chevron v NRDC ,
Clean Air Act ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Government Agencies ,
Judicial Authority ,
Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
National Marine Fisheries Service ,
Regulatory Authority ,
SCOTUS ,
Statutory Interpretation ,
Vessels
Conflicting Energy Demands and Policies Create Significant Future Challenges -
Two noteworthy articles highlight how conflicting energy requirements are posing significant challenges for regional and national energy...more
6/21/2024
/ Clean Energy ,
Cybersecurity ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
FERC ,
Oil & Gas ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Wind Power
Welcome to the fifth 2024 issue of Currents - our e-newsletter focused on energy topics.
Impact of EPA's New Limits on Greenhouse Gas Emissions -
On April 25, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a set...more
5/24/2024
/ Carbon Capture and Sequestration ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
New Rules ,
Power Plants
Solar Powered Generation Sees Significant Growth while Some Solar Energy is Increasingly Blocked from Production -
Our Currents focus article this month is on developments in the growth of solar electric power generation...more
4/19/2024
/ Clean Energy ,
Coal Industry ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Nuclear Power ,
Power Plants ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
State and Local Government
Record U.S. Oil Production and the Potential Impacts -
Domestic oil production in the U.S. reached a new record in November 2023, hitting 13.31 million barrels per day, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information...more
3/21/2024
/ China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Natural Gas ,
Nuclear Power ,
Oil & Gas ,
Petroleum ,
Pipelines ,
Renewable Energy
Welcome to our second issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights - The Site Report.
Business today is characterized by relentless change. To assist our clients in navigating this dynamic landscape, we pride...more
Welcome to the second 2024 issue of Currents - our e-newsletter focused on energy topics.
Business today is characterized by relentless change. To assist our clients in navigating this dynamic landscape, we pride...more
2/16/2024
/ Clean Energy ,
Coal-Fired Plants ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Electricity ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
FERC ,
Green Energy ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydropower ,
International Energy Agency (IEA) ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Natural Gas ,
Offshore Wind ,
Renewable Energy
Solar is Coming, Solar is Here: The Growth of Solar in Coal Country -
We reviewed a variety of news stories discussing new solar projects in states – Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania – that have traditionally...more
1/19/2024
/ Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Cybersecurity ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
Global Warming ,
Nuclear Power ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Technology
Pennsylvania and RGGI – Decision and Resolution -
On November 1, 2023, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, in a five-judge panel decision, issued a long-awaited ruling denying the authority of the executive branch,...more
11/17/2023
/ Alaska ,
Arctic Drilling ,
Biden Administration ,
Bill Gates ,
China ,
Class Action ,
Clean Energy ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Coal Industry ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Nuclear Power ,
Offshore Wind ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Plants ,
RGGI ,
Solar Energy ,
State and Local Government ,
Wind Power
The Chevron Doctrine -- what is often referred to as “Chevron deference” – is based on the precedent set by the Supreme Court about four decades ago, which some argue has overly empowered the administrative state (the full...more
Chevron Doctrine -
The Chevron Doctrine -- what is often referred to as “Chevron deference” – is based on the precedent set by the Supreme Court about four decades ago, which some argue has overly empowered the...more
10/19/2023
/ Batteries ,
Beneficial Owner ,
Carbon Capture and Sequestration ,
Charging Stations ,
Chevron Deference ,
Climate Action Plan ,
Coal ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Energy Sector ,
FERC ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
OSHA ,
Reporting Requirements
The Virginia Clean Energy Act, the Botetourt County Battery Power Facility and the Impact on the Commonwealth -
The Virginia Clean Energy Act (“VCEA”) mandates that Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power, the two...more
9/22/2023
/ Advanced Batteries ,
Clean Energy ,
Coal ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Disparate Treatment ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Sector ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Mineral Leases ,
Natural Gas ,
Petroleum ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Virginia
What is the Hydrogen Hubbub?
Hydrogen is seen by many as the fuel of the future, a substance that can provide heat through combustion, or electrical power from fuel cells, emitting only water in the process. Its potential...more
8/17/2023
/ China ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Coal Industry ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Exports ,
FERC ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Natural Gas ,
Nuclear Power ,
Power Plants ,
Steel Industry ,
Transmission Grid
Domestic Nuclear Power Advancement: Barriers to Entry and the Need for a National Strategy -
As previously reported on this site, nuclear generation development has taken hold as a potential promise for a long-term,...more
7/20/2023
/ Carbon Emissions ,
Clean Energy ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Coal-Fired Plants ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Electricity ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Green Infrastructure ,
Italy ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Natural Gas ,
Norway ,
Nuclear Power ,
Oil & Gas ,
Pipelines ,
Renewable Energy ,
Russia ,
Solar Energy
Balancing Reliability, Affordability, and Renewability in the Energy Transition -
Throughout the United States and globally there is an undisputed trend towards renewable energy as much of the world seeks to decarbonize in...more