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Supreme Court takes up interim storage case

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Today, the Supreme Court announced that it is taking up a case related to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (“NRC”) ability to license away-from-reactor interim storage of spent nuclear fuel. By hearing the case in the...more

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Renewable Energy Update 10.4.24

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Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that aimed to make rooftop solar systems more affordable for school districts....more

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Blue Hydrogen and Ammonia: EU’s Rules for Low Carbon Fuels Released for Consultation

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On 27 September 2024, the European Commission (“EC”) published draft rules defining “low-carbon hydrogen” and derivative “low-carbon fuels” in the EU (the “Draft Low-Carbon Hydrogen DA”). A public consultation is now open...more

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Low-Carbon Hydrogen Development Program Sanctioned and Published

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The Brazilian Federal Government has enacted and published Law No. 14.990/2024, which establishes the Low-Carbon Hydrogen Development Program (PHBC), in line with similar international policies such as the US Inflation...more

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Betting on a power-industry glow-up, Big Tech goes nuclear to stop A.I.-driven energy meltdown

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Artificial Intelligence is Big Tech’s newest toy. However, AI also requires massive amounts of energy to operate, which puts the industry’s climate commitments at risk. The sprawling data centers that Microsoft and other...more

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Everything Oiled is Sued Again

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It has the origins of a great American Success Story – in 1886, in the midst of the Second Industrial Revolution, a vast reservoir of oil was found in Lima, Ohio, prompting legendary entrepreneur John D. Rockefeller to hire...more

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EPA’s Newest Emission Reduction and Reclamation Program Breaks Refrigerants and Cooling Status Quo

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized regulations impacting a large swath of refrigeration and cooling equipment industries. The new regulations are the most recent EPA action addressing the use of...more

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California Makes Minor Changes to Climate Disclosure Statutes

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Almost a year ago, California enacted three statutes requiring climate-related disclosures: the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253), the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (SB 261), and the Voluntary Carbon...more

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Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Decision Trees for PFAS: Mitigation Selection in Drinking Water

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) has issued a document titled: Decision Trees for PFAS – Mitigation Selection in Drinking Water (“DTP”)....more

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DOE’s new Liftoff report updates deployment challenges and strategies for nuclear energy

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On Monday, September 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) published an updated version of its Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Advanced Nuclear report. The updated report builds off of the initial report,...more

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Intellectual Property Report - October 2024

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In 2023, global investments in energy transition projects surged to approximately $1.7 trillion. This unprecedented investment level underscores the transformative shift toward cleaner energy sources and technologies....more

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DOE Awards ARCH2 Hydrogen Hub $30 Million to Kickstart Blue and Green Hydrogen Projects

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On July 31, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) its first round of funding, marking the official launch from a funding perspective to one of the most...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Treasury and IRS Release Proposed Regulations for Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit Under Section 30C

On September 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (the Proposed Regulations) regarding certain aspects of the alternative fuel...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Hydrogen Tax Credit Guidance to Be Finalized by Year’s End; Department of Energy Opens Emissions Value Request Process for Clean...

After months of waiting to see how federal regulators might advance clean hydrogen tax policy in the runup to and following the November election, we are finally getting some news: Several outlets are reporting that the...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Update (and Refocus) on California Climate Disclosures

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As anticipated, on September 27, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 219 (SB 219), after the California legislature passed it on August 31, 2024. SB 219 amends the Climate Corporate Data...more

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Israel Considers Cancelling Lebanon Gas Deal

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With the whole world watching events in Lebanon to see if Israel next launches a threatened ground invasion into that country, following its recent “culling” of the entire Hezbollah high command, another area that bears...more

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Increased Efficiencies in the Permian Basin Contribute to National Growth

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In April of 2024, the Railroad Commission of Texas (“RRC”) posted a year-end review of production for the year of 2023. According to the RRC, Texas oil and gas production reached record highs in the year of 2023....more

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Charging Ahead: Legal, Regulatory, and Operational Considerations for EV Infrastructure Development

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The rapid growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States has created an urgent demand for robust EV charging infrastructure. The demand for EV charging infrastructure is driven by the need to ensure the benefits...more

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UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Publishes Update on Extension of UK Emissions Trading Scheme First Free Allocation...

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The U.K. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero published an update in relation to an extension of the U.K. Emissions Trading Scheme's first free allocation period...more

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Spain’s renewable energy industry readies for refinancing

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Spain’s renewable energy industry is performing better than ever. According to Redeia, the country’s grid operator, Spain generated nearly 60 percent of its electricity from renewable energy over the first six months of 2024,...more

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Furling the Sales: Offshore Wind Developers Are Tacking Away From Higher Risk Auctions

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Going into 2024, the Biden Administration was primed to hold four offshore wind lease sales during the one-year window established by the Inflation Reduction Act. But the recent announcement by the Bureau of Ocean Energy...more

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Developing IP Issues in Energy Technology and Renewables

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In 2023, global investments in energy transition projects surged to approximately $1.7 trillion. This unprecedented investment level underscores the transformative shift toward cleaner energy sources and technologies....more

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Navigating Clean Hydrogen Tax Credits: Insights and Implications - Energy Law Insights

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Dive into the complexities of clean hydrogen production and the associated tax credits with Troutman Pepper Partners Anne Loomis and Mindy McGrath. In this video, they explore the Inflation Reduction Act’s new production tax...more

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Climate Week 2024 Recap

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It was a remarkable week of unrivaled events at New York’s Climate Week 2024. As the world converged on New York for the annual UN General Assembly meeting the clean tech community kicked into high gear for a green wave of...more

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Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity — October 2024

August 15: We Realize, the creators of a platform that provides secure, standardized truck parking, EV charging, and upscale amenities for truck drivers, fleets, and logistics corporations, providing drivers with scalable...more

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