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New Source Review/Clean Air Act: Environmental Organizations Letter Challenging U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Guidance...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a September 2nd interpretive letter addressing the definition of  “Begin Actual Construction” in the Clean Air Act New Source Review (“NSR”) regulations....more

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New Upstream Pit Permitting Rules — Energy Law Insights

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Join Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Jerry Higdon and Case Towslee as they detail the latest waste permitting rules from the Railroad Commission, effective July 1st. This insightful discussion explores the new registration...more

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Sixth Circuit Says It Again: Outside Counsel’s Internal Investigations Are Privileged and Protected from Disclosure

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In Summer 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a strongly worded decision in In Re: FirstEnergy Corporation (No. 24-3654)—confirming the core concept that internal investigations conducted by counsel...more

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New York Power Authority Launches RFIs for Development of 1 GW of New Advanced Nuclear Capacity

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On October 30, 2025, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) issued two Requests for Information (RFIs) as part of a new initiative to develop 1 gigawatt (GW) of new, advanced nuclear generation in New York State. The RFIs seek...more

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Unlocking energy security: The essential role of critical minerals

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Critical minerals are essential for clean energy technologies. Demand for critical minerals is accelerating as countries race to secure energy supplies. Securing sufficient and sustainable critical minerals to meet...more

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Transition to energy dominance: Challenges and opportunities

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“Energy dominance” is replacing “energy transition” as the driving theme in global energy policy. The rise of AI, cryptocurrency, and the onshoring of manufacturing is fueling surging electricity demand - straining grids and...more

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Decentralized energy: The shift towards smarter, more resilient grids

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Energy markets are evolving. As governments and grid operators seek to balance rising demand, supply security, and decarbonization goals, decentralized energy systems are accelerating. Microgrids, virtual power plants (VPPs),...more

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EU Sanctions in a Snap: Developments In Sanctions - October 2025

Hughes Hubbard’s “Sanctions in a Snap” is intended to provide a clear and concise summary of recent and important developments from the European Union (EU) and its member states. We hope you find it helpful in assessing EU...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Japan Renewables Alert 71

As our Japan Renewables Alerts usually provide updates on important regulatory amendments in the renewable field, this issue provides an overview of the market landscape by introducing some of our recent activities....more

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FERC Final Rules to Sunset Certain Energy Regulations

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on October 1, 2025 finalized a final rule under Docket No. RM25-14 to sunset dozens of existing regulations affecting the electric and natural gas industries. This regulatory...more

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Cross-border transactions amid evolving strategic priorities

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Geopolitical tensions and the global race for energy security are reshaping how governments view energy assets, from battery tech and critical minerals to grid infrastructure. These assets are seen as matters of national...more

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US Sanctions in a Snap: Developments In Sanctions - October 2025

Hughes Hubbard’s “Sanctions in a Snap” is intended to provide a clear and concise summary of recent developments from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). We hope you find it helpful in assessing U.S. economic...more

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California State Water Resources Control Board Issues New and Revised PFAS Advisory Levels

On October 29, 2025, the California State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water (State Water Board) issued new and revised notification levels and/or response levels for four per- and poly- fluoroalkyl...more

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Safe Drinking Water Act: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Town of Bell Buckle Enter into Agreed Final...

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) and Town of Bell Buckle, Tennessee entered into an October 17th Agreed Final Order (“AFO”) addressing alleged violations of certain rules addressing public...more

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US Government Announces Historic $80 Billion Nuclear Partnership with Westinghouse Electric Company, Cameco Corporation, and...

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On 27 October 2025, President Donald Trump announced an US$80 billion strategic partnership between the US Department of Commerce, Westinghouse Electric Company (Westinghouse), and its owners Brookfield Asset Management...more

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Taxation & Representation, Nov. 2025

Shutdown Week 6: On Wednesday, Nov. 5, the federal government shut down that began on Oct. 1, became the longest in U.S. history. Last week, the Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a continuing resolution (CR) to keep...more

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G7 Announces First Round of Investments in Critical Minerals

On Oct. 31, G7 Energy and Environment Ministers met in Toronto alongside industry partners to continue discussions focused on establishing standards-based markets for critical minerals, increasing investments in critical...more

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European Commission 2026 Work Programme

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The European Commission (EC) has published a communication alongside a fact sheet outlining its 2026 work programme, which sets out a comprehensive legislative and policy agenda to strengthen the EU. The programme includes 38...more

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Revolution or Evolution? Key Reforms Proposed to Australia’s National Environmental Laws

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On 30 October 2025, the Australian Minister for Environment introduced three Bills to the federal Parliament that, if enacted, will constitute the most important change to national environmental law in 25 years....more

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Conversion of Provisional Measure 1,300/2025 into Law 15,235/2025: Social Tariff and UBP Renegotiation Mechanism

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Provisional Measure No. 1,300/2025 (“MP 1,300”) was converted into Law No. 15,235, published on October 9, 2025. Several structural topics related to the modernization of the sector initially proposed in MP 1,300 were not...more

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California Cap-and-Trade Reauthorization: What It Means for Market Participants

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AB 1207 and SB 840 create regulatory certainty and renew the market architecture of California’s approach to greenhouse gas emissions....more

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Trends in Midstream M&A - Energy Law Insights

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Join Bill Swanstrom and Jennie Simmons as they unpack the latest developments in midstream mergers and acquisitions, including deal activity trends, market drivers, the impact of private equity, and the evolving commercial...more

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Tariff Risk Strategies for Renewable Energy Sponsors and Financing Parties

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Share on Twitter Share by Email Share Back to top As tariff regimes evolve—particularly under Sections 201 and 301 of the Trade Act—project sponsors and financing parties should be thinking regularly about strategies to...more

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Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections — November 2025

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

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Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Client Feature — November 2025

This month, we’re pleased to feature the Sustainability Investment Banking team at Canaccord Genuity, a long-standing client of Mintz’s Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Practice....more

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