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What to Consider When Structuring NEVI P3 Projects

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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law established the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula program in an effort to jumpstart the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging networks. To support that endeavor,...more

Jones Day

The Climate Report | Fourth Quarter 2024

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New ESG regulations are expected to have a significant impact on disclosure and governance obligations for EU and non-EU companies alike, including extensive sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements on...more

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Pumped Storage Hydropower: Powering Southeast Asia's Energy Future

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The demand for reliable, renewable energy is growing across Southeast Asia as nations work to address rapid urbanization, industrialization, and climate concerns. In this context, pumped storage hydropower ("PSH")—involving...more

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Transforming Operations With Automated KPIs

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Imagine transforming your business data into a powerhouse of insights. What if you could: Automating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) offer these advantages and more. By integrating data across multiple systems and...more

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UK energy: the new National Future System Operator and Clean Power 2030

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The new UK Government has taken several recent steps in its mission to achieve security of supply of affordable clean energy. We discuss its autumn flurry of energy and infrastructure related announcements in our article New...more

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New UK Government bets big on energy and infrastructure

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UK energy and infrastructure developments have been coming thick and fast as the new Government gets its feet under the table. With the Autumn Budget headlining a flurry of announcements on energy and infrastructure policy...more

Pullman & Comley - For What It May Be Worth

Solar PV Uniform Capacity Tax Study Released for Comment

Pursuant to Public Act No. 24-31, the Connecticut General Assembly required the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) in consultation with the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) to “conduct a study...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

EPA Proposes Granting West Virginia Primacy for Class VI Wells

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The proposal represents a step forward for carbon capture and storage projects in the state and could accelerate the permitting process. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a significant regulatory...more

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Paving the green road: Dutch asphalt makers smooth the path for sustainability

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The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) approved a sustainability initiative by Bouwend Nederland promoting a shift from Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) to the more eco-friendly Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA), emphasizing...more

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California’s Energy Commission Reaches Costly Settlements Over Consumer Product Efficiency Standards

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Manufacturers and sellers of consumer products in California should be aware that the California Energy Commission (CEC) continues to bring more enforcement actions and assess large civil penalties for violations of its Title...more

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Vineyard Wind 1 Prevails Again in the First Circuit

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The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has affirmed the dismissal of two additional legal challenges to the Vineyard Wind 1 Project (the Project). On December 5, 2024, a First Circuit panel issued a consolidated...more

King & Spalding

The Trifecta: What to Expect from a Second Trump Administration and a Republican Congress

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Republicans have swept the 2024 elections, returning Donald Trump to the White House as the 47th President and flipping the Senate to a Republican majority. Having narrowly maintained control of the House of Representatives,...more

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Foley Automotive Update - December 2024

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Foley & Lardner announced the 2024 installment of its Auto Trends series—A Year in Review: Updates, Trends and the Road Ahead. This series delves deep into the transformative forces shaping the automotive world by providing...more

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Final Regulations on Taxpayers Eligible for Direct Pay Electing Out of Subchapter K

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On November 20, 2024, the US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) to allow certain unincorporated organizations owned by specified “applicable...more

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EPA's HFC Emissions Reduction and Reclamation Program Finalized

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On September 23, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") announced a final rule under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 ("AIM Act") establishing a new program overseeing hydrofluorocarbons...more

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Vineyard Wind Makes It a Clean Sweep ‎in First Circuit ‎Offshore Wind Decision

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On December 5, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit handed the U.S. offshore wind industry a decisive win in its eagerly awaited ruling on the remaining challenges to the Vineyard Wind 1 project’s federal...more

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Treasury Issues Final ITC Regulations

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently released final regulations (Final Regulations) regarding the investment tax credit (ITC) pursuant to Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code.  These Final Regulations finalize...more

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Winds of Change from The Hague: Dutch Court Dismisses Climate Lawsuit Against Oil Corporation

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The Netherland’s Court of Appeal of The Hague recently handed down a landmark ruling on the question of whether companies have a legally enforceable obligation to help mitigate climate change by reducing their emissions. The...more

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TSA rule would require cyber risk management for railroads, buses, and pipeline operators

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On November 6, 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would mandate cyber risk management and reporting requirements for certain surface transportation...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

A Boon for Biogas: Treasury’s Final Section 48 ITC Rules Resolve Key Concerns for Biogas and RNG Projects

On December 4, 2024, the Department of the Treasury finalized new rules governing the Section 48 Investment Tax Credit (“ITC”). The ITC applies to a broad range of clean energy projects, including biogas projects, which were...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Presidential Shakeup (Once Again) Presents Opportunity for State Climate Action

President Trump’s reelection sent shockwaves through the renewable energy community. With campaign pledges to dismantle Biden-era climate programs funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law...more

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Bundling vs unbundling electricity activities—Constitutional Court intervention

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On November 29, 2024, the Constitutional Court of Indonesia (Mahkamah Konstitusi) passed a new ruling, No. 39/PUU-XXI/2023 (MK No. 39). This ruling implies that the ‘unbundling’ of generation, transmission, distribution,...more

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“The Finance COP” – what does COP29 mean for financing parties?

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Badged as “The Finance COP”, the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29) has drawn mixed reactions to its climate finance deal. However, the recognition of the role for both the private sector and multilateral agencies...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

New York DPS Proposes Definitions for CLCPA’s 2040 “Zero Emissions” Mandate

On November 4, 2024, in the Public Service Commission (“PSC”)’s large-scale renewables and Clean Energy Standard docket (“Case 15-E-0302”), the New York State Department of Public Service (“DPS”) filed a document proposing...more

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UK ESG Real Estate update: Winter 2024

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In our latest ESG update, Hannah Quarterman and Louise Cadman (with the help of ELTEMATE CRAIG) consider the impact of the second edition of RICS’ Whole Life Carbon Assessment, Sara Ahmed explains how the UK Real Estate team...more

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