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Voluntary Certification for RNG Projects: New Qualification Standards for Animal Waste

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Public and private financial incentives for the construction and operation of renewable natural gas (RNG) projects have accelerated the growth of the industry over the past several years. While much of the RNG industry’s...more

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Fifth Circuit Rejects Pipeline’s and Challengers’ Petitions for Review of FERC Order Certificating GTN Expansion Project

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On October 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Fifth Circuit) denied several petitions for review of FERC’s authorization of Gas Transmission NW, LLC’s (GTN) GTN Xpress compressor expansion project...more

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Democratic AGs Recharge State Energy Programs through Win in Funding Cap Case

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A group of 19 Democratic AGs—along with the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania—secured a final judgment in their lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Energy’s 10 percent cap on reimbursements for state energy...more

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FERC Staff Audit Report Identifies CIP Standard Compliance Risks in FY2025

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On October 20, 2025, FERC Staff issued a report outlining areas of risk to the reliability of the electric grid based on non-public Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Audits of U.S. based North American Electric...more

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Opportunity to shape the EU Taxonomy in European Commission’s Call for Evidence

On 7 November 2025, the European Commission published a call for evidence on proposals to amend the European Union’s Taxonomy legislation. In particular, the call is in relation to two delegated regulations amending the...more

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New York Agrees to Delay Implementation of the All-Electric Buildings Act

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Hours after we issued yesterday’s legal alert on the approaching Jan. 1, 2026, date for implementation of New York’s All-Electric Buildings Act, the state agreed to delay implementation....more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Massachusetts Reconsiders Nuclear Energy in Its Clean Power Mix - Update

On November 11, the House members of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy voted to advance a new draft of a bill entitled An Act Relative to Energy Affordability, Clean Power, and Economic...more

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Advancing Water Reuse Act: H.R. 2940 Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives

H.R. 2940 was introduced into the United States House of Representatives. The legislation is denominated “Advancing Water Reuse Act’’ (“Reuse Act”)....more

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Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: National Association of Clean Air Agencies Comments Addressing Reconsideration

The National Association of Clean Air Agencies (“NACAA”) submitted November 3rd comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) on the federal agency’s September 16th proposed rule styled: ...more

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FERC Large-Load Interconnection Preliminary Rulemaking: Key Takeaways for Data Center Developers, Other Large Load Projects, and...

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In late October 2025, at the direction of the Secretary of the US Department of Energy (“DOE”), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”) opened a preliminary rulemaking proceeding with the...more

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Brasília em Pauta - Edição Nº 220

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Prezados e prezadas, O “Brasília em Pauta” é um boletim semanal preparado pela equipe de Contencioso de Brasília, contendo os principais casos a serem julgados pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Superior Tribunal de...more

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Northeast Supply Enhancement Project Receives Key Environmental Permits

On November 7, 2025, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) reversed their prior positions and approved Clean Water Act (CWA) Section...more

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New York and New Jersey Approve $1B Fracked Natural Gas Pipeline

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The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) last week approved the required permits for the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline project....more

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Constructing The Green Steel Ecosystem

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Efforts to decarbonize the steel industry are unfolding against a backdrop of familiar challenges and shifting global priorities. While technological advancements and regulatory initiatives are creating new possibilities for...more

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Transition Finance Gets a Harmonised Framework LMA Issues Guide to Transition Loans

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The Guide aims to unlock transition capital for hard to abate sectors and accelerate decarbonisation through a clear, cross border framework....more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Un nouveau cadre réglementaire autorise les contrats d’achat d’électricité par les entreprises en Ontario

Le règlement mis à jour de l’Ontario sur le rajustement global (le « RG ») (en anglais seulement) pris en application de la Loi de 1998 sur l’électricité permet maintenant aux clients de classe A aux termes de l’initiative...more

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DESNZ publishes its new Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan

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On 29 October 2025, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero ("DESNZ") published the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan (the "Plan")– a policy framework setting out how the UK will meet its statutory Carbon Budgets...more

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Tax Court Clarifies Application of Limits to Energy Credits for Partnership Investors

A recent Tax Court decision (Strieby v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo 2025-28) highlights a risk for investors claiming energy tax credits through partnerships. In Strieby, the taxpayer argued that energy credits were not subject...more

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All-Electric Building Act to Challenge NY Developers and Contractors

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New York is rapidly approaching the effective date for the All-Electric Building Act that requires new buildings constructed in the state to contain all-electric space heating, water heating and cooking appliances....more

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European Union Adopts 19th Package of Sanctions Against Russia

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On 23 October 2025, the Council of the European Union announced the 19th EU package of sanctions against Russia, reflecting the continued commitment of the European Union to respond to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and to...more

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September 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australia Announces Commitment to a Minimum 62% Cut in Emissions by 2035 - On 18 September 2025, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia’s commitment to a 62%–70% reduction in emissions by 2035, compared to 2005...more

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Is Inverse Condemnation Reform on the Table in California?

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We recently detailed Assembly Bill 254, which overhauls California’s approach to wildfires. In addition to promoting new transmission facilities, replenishing the wildfire fund, streamlining the siting process and exempting...more

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Critical Update! USGS Expands Mineral List

On Nov. 7, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) finalized its 2025 Critical Minerals List. The final list includes all 50 minerals that appeared on the 2022 Critical Minerals List, plus 10 new minerals—boron, copper, lead,...more

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The One Big Beautiful Bill: Turning Point for UK and EU Energy Players Operating in the United States

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On 4 July 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), representing a sweeping reset of the United States (U.S.) energy policy. The act drastically pares back the energy transition tax credits...more

Data Center Lease Considerations

While data center leases need to include most of the standard provisions of typical warehouse or manufacturing facilities’ leases, special attention should be given to their unique operational needs and special investments...more

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