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Husch Blackwell LLP

Sharing the Spotlight: A Discussion of Agrivoltaics and the Drafting Considerations in Related Site Control Documents

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Solar developers contend with a wide array of challenges, from competing for viable project sites to combatting disinformation surrounding the expansion of clean energy development. With demand for energy rapidly growing...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Quebec’s Bill 5: Fast-Tracking Priority National-Scale Projects

On December 9, 2025, Quebec’s Minister of Finance, Éric Girard, introduced Bill 5, An Act to accelerate the granting of the authorizations required to carry out priority national-scale projects (Bill 5), before the National...more

Hogan Lovells

Connecting data centres to the electricity networks

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The United Kingdom (UK) is one of the world's largest data centre markets, with facilities housing IT infrastructure needed to process, store and share data across various sectors, including Artificial Intelligence (AI),...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Federal Government Attacks State and Local Energy Regulations

In 2024, Washington citizens voted to prohibit the legislature from banning natural gas, by adopting Initiative 2066. The efficacy of that vote was immediately challenged on appeal by a variety of clean energy and...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[Hybrid Event] Year in Review: Antitrust in the Energy & Chemicals Sectors - January 20th, Houston, TX

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Jason Powers and Kara Kuritz will discuss 2025 antitrust trends in the energy and chemicals industries and what lies ahead for companies in 2026....more

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FERC Directs PJM to Facilitate Faster Integration of Large Electric Loads, including Data Centers

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In a much-anticipated order, on December 18, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “the Commission”) ruled that existing rules for service applicable to generators serving co-located load and customers...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Litigation Updates — January 2026

New York State has imposed a mandatory greenhouse gas emissions reporting program that will require disclosure of 2026 emissions data in 2027...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure M&A Activity — January 2026

December 1, 2025: Paragon Energy Solutions, a provider of nuclear energy technology products, was acquired by Mirion Technologies (NYS: MIR) for $585 million....more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Client Feature — January 2026

This month we’re pleased to feature our client, Wilmington Trust, N.A. A leader in institutional client services and wealth management, Wilmington Trust is a subsidiary of M&T Bank that offers corporate trust, custody,...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections — January 2026

Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections brings the latest developments in energy investing, legal insights, company activity, and industry events straight to your inbox....more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Washington Update: Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure — January 2026

While the full implications of the events in Venezuela are still being assessed, there has been plenty of other news in the energy policy space to round out 2025. This month’s update covers major congressional action on...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Tax Regulatory Update

In December, the Treasury Department (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidance addressing tax issues for businesses, education, energy, real estate, individuals, retirement and other sectors. Several...more

Morgan Lewis

Before Entering Venezuela, Companies Should Consider Indemnification from US Government

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Following the removal of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro from power, the US administration has encouraged energy companies to resume operations in Venezuela. ...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

Venezuela: Sanctions Policy Changes Afoot

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Since the January 3, 2026 capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, fast-moving discussions between the US and Venezuelan authorities are creating momentum around a shift in US sanctions policy concerning the sale and...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Legal Risks Associated With Accelerated Investment Opportunities in Venezuela

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The Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations (GEDI) team at Foley has been closely monitoring the developing situation in Venezuela. Prior to the recent arrest of Nicolás Maduro, this included the designation of Cartel...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Canada ESG Law 2026 Overview Regulatory Developments and Trends

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There are a variety of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”)-related regulations applicable to federally and provincially incorporated companies; however, the focus of this chapter is on public companies that qualify...more

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Navigating Venezuela’s Re-Entry Into Global Energy and Financial Markets

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Recent actions by the U.S. government signal a meaningful shift in how Venezuelan energy assets may re-enter global markets — and how companies with exposure to the region should be thinking about risk, opportunity, and...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Accelerating Chemical Innovation: Inside Argonne’s Chain Reaction Innovations Program — A Conversation with Rachel Harris, Ph.D.

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Rachel Harris, Technical Project Manager, Chain Reaction Innovations (CRI), Argonne National Laboratory, and our own Dr. Richard Engler, to discuss Argonne National...more

Allen Matkins

California Environmental Law & Policy Update 1.9.26

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The Trump administration has finalized a plan to roll back regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a landmark environmental law that the White House says needlessly delays federal approvals for...more

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Renewable Energy Update 1.8.26

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The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on January 13 will review proposed rules governing large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), which are expected to allow the controversial facilities to be built in...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

The Grid Supporting the Cloud: FERC’s Regulatory Response to Data Center Co-Location in PJM

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This is the second article in Womble Bond Dickinson’s Energy & Natural Resources thought leadership series titled “Powering the Future: Legal Challenges in Grid Modernization and Transmission". This series explores the...more

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EPA Launches Clean Air Act Resource Hub for Data Center Developers

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On December 11, 2025, the EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation launched a new resource page consolidating Clean Air Act guidance for data center developers. The resource is part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to...more

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New Jersey Appellate Court Upholds State Environmental Justice Rules

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A three-judge appellate panel on Jan. 5 affirmed New Jersey’s environmental justice rules challenged by various industry and labor groups. Ultimately, the panel concluded that the New Jersey Department of Environmental...more

Morgan Lewis

Compliance Landscape in Venezuela Following Nicolas Maduro’s Removal from Power

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While the recent apprehension of Nicolás Maduro signals a potential shift in US-Venezuela relations, foundational sanctions on Venezuela remain intact. Companies should continue to prioritize compliance, as the US Treasury...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

[Webinar] Uncertainty and Opportunity: How to Navigate in Venezuela’s Evolving Situation - January 20th, 12:00 pm ET

Venezuela has entered a high-risk transition phase marked by political disruption, aggressive enforcement, and rapidly shifting regulatory expectations. The U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro, combined with expanded Foreign...more

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