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Details on EPA’s New Real Water Technical Assistance Initiative

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On March 4, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the launch of its the Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA) initiative. The press release highlights that the goal of the RealWaterTA initiative is...more

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What the Department of the Interior's Rescission of NEPA Regulations Means for ESA Consultation

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On February 24, 2026, the Department of the Interior (DOI) rescinded most of its regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The rescission may change how DOI conducts analysis for projects that...more

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BOEM Proposes Revisions to Regulations Governing Hard Mineral Resources on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf

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On February 24, 2026, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published revisions to regulations that govern prospecting, leasing, and operations related to minerals other than oil, gas, and sulphur (referred to as “hard...more

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Declaran nulidad de suspensión de limitación de suministro en mercado de energía en Colombia

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La Sección Tercera, Subsección A, del Consejo de Estado, a través de la sentencia de nulidad simple dentro del proceso 11001‑03‑26‑000‑2023‑00193‑00 (70.737), notificó el 24 de febrero de 2026 que declaraba la nulidad de la...more

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Energy Credit Guidance: Treasury and IRS Issue Proposed Regulations Under the Clean Fuel Production Credit

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On February 4, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations (Proposed Regulations) under Section 45Z, the clean fuel production credit. Enacted by the...more

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Virtual Power Plants: A Cost-Effective Solution for High Grid Demand in New Orleans

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It is no secret that the power grid in New Orleans is not only actively aging; it is susceptible to failure. These issues became glaringly evident in August 2021 during Hurricane Ida....more

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Federal–State Jurisdictional Issues Raised by Data Centers and Large Load Interconnections

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This is the third 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 factors...more

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Mideast War Tests LNG Contracts

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The escalating conflict in the Middle East is already having a significant impact on global energy markets, and the liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) sector has been among the hardest hit. Originally Published by Energy...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Vanguard Settles 13-State ESG Antitrust Suit

On February 26, 2026, 13 Republican state attorneys general announced a ​“first-of-its-kind” settlement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. resolving part of a multistate antitrust lawsuit against major asset managers....more

Morgan Lewis

Climate Lawsuit Before Swiss Court Clears First Hurdle – The Next European Precedent

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The Cantonal Court of Zug is currently dealing with a lawsuit filed by four Indonesian islanders who are suing Holcim AG for a reduction in its carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, compensation and damages, and financial...more

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FERC Reaffirms Go-Ahead of Natural Gas Construction During Appeals

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At the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (“FERC” or the “Commission”) monthly open meeting on February 19, 2026, the Commission reaffirmed that it will not reinstate its ban on gas pipeline work during appeals....more

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ODOE Seeks Public Input on Accelerating Clean Energy Siting and Development

Key Takeaways - What Is Happening: The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) is soliciting public comments to inform two reports it is developing pursuant to Governor Kotek’s Executive Order 25-29 (EO 25-29), which directs...more

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NRC Proposes Regulatory Framework for Fusion

The NRC (or the Commission) issued a proposed rule on February 26, 2026 to regulate commercial fusion under its byproduct material framework rather than as a traditional nuclear power reactor. These regulations aim to provide...more

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Energy and Commodity Trading: A Comparison of Conduct and Compliance Across the EU, UK and US

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Following Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and consequent far-reaching bans on Russian oil and gas, there is increased reliance by the European Union (“EU”) and United Kingdom (“UK”) on imports of energy products from...more

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FERC Reaffirms Strict Recertification Timing Requirement for QFs: Lessons for Transaction Teams

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently reaffirmed a June 2025 decision requiring seven small power producers (the “Companies”) to pay refunds for wholesale power sales made during periods when they could not “rely...more

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Guyana’s Emergence as a Strategic Energy Powerhouse in a Volatile Global Oil Market

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Over the past decade, Guyana has undergone one of the most dramatic economic and energy transformations in the world. Once among the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, Guyana is now rapidly establishing itself as a...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Inside the Nuclear Renaissance: Policy Shifts, Tech Demand, and the Rise of SMRs

In recent years, the world has seen a historic rise in energy demand — an acceleration of the “Age of Electrification”. This has been driven by a number of factors, including the global electrification of industry,...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

How MassDEP’s Proposed Noise Policy Update Could Affect Renewable Energy Developers

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is poised to revise its Noise Policy for the first time since the Policy’s adoption in 1990. The Policy often plays a critical role in the assessment of...more

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HUD Makes Significant Changes to the Green Resilient Retrofit Program Effective March 2026

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced significant changes to the Green Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) on January 26, 2026 in Notice-H-2026-01 (the “Notice”).  For those awardees who did not...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of February 23, 2026

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world....more

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Dealmaking Dynamics: Navigating the Evolving Oil & Gas Transaction Landscape

Macroeconomic turbulence and volatile commodity markets significantly influenced oil & gas M&A activity throughout 2025, with deals showing renewed momentum only in the year's second half. Trade policy uncertainties,...more

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IRS publishes guidance for the purposes of determining material assistance from a prohibited foreign entity

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On February 12, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2026-15 (the “Notice”), which provides interim guidance to determine whether electricity generating qualified facilities, energy storage technologies, or...more

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Sanctions on Venezuela ease, but legal risk and cross-border complexity persist

On January 29, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) initiated a notable, but carefully tailored, easing of US sanctions targeting Venezuela’s oil sector....more

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Singapore Announces Data Center Capacity Allocation Call

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Singapore’s government has opened a significant new window for data center development. The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) announced the Data Centre – Call for...more

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Renewable Energy Update 3.3.26

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The California Public Utilities Commission voted on February 26 to order state load-serving entities to procure a total additional 6 GW from 2029 to 2032 to cover an anticipated reliability shortfall resulting from demand...more

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