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Conozca las actividades autorizadas por la ANLA como cambios menores en el sector energía

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En relación con los pronunciamientos de la Autoridad Nacional de Licencias Ambientales (ANLA) sobre las solicitudes elevadas para determinar si una actividad puede ser considerada como cambio menor, el equipo ambiental de...more

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Die Wärmewende als Investitionsfeld

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Die kommunale Wärmeplanung öffnet einen Milliardenmarkt für Infrastrukturinvestoren. Doch der Weg zu stabilen Renditen führt über komplexe Projektrisiken, neue Regulatorik für Rechenzentren und anspruchsvolle...more

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Spring is Fast Approaching…So are NJDEP Spring Season Deadlines!

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As many in the New Jersey commercial real estate industry know, NJDEP’s controversial REAL Rule was adopted on January 20, 2026. Yes, as we reported here, it really happened. Welcome to the REAL Rule Era....more

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Best Practices for Condemnors in the Pre Acqusition Negotiation Process

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In any eminent domain matter, the negotiation phase is critical. Long before litigation begins, and before the filing of a Certificate of Take, the manner in which condemning authorities prepare for and conduct discussions...more

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[Event] Kentucky New Energy Summit - June 9th, Lexington, KY

The Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Coalition (MAREC Action) and Bricker Graydon Wyatt invite you to join us for our 2nd annual summit exploring the future energy policy, development, and generation in Kentucky. Building on the...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Colorado Redevelopment Projects Face Impact Fee Exposure: Lessons from Carroll Partners

A recent Colorado appeals court decision clarifies and potentially expands upon when local governments can charge impact fees on development projects. In Carroll Partners LLC v. Board of Commissioners, the court ruled that...more

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A Permitting Base Checklist for Data Centers and Power Plants

There is a lot of talk these days about “license to operate” for data centers, meaning management of the relationships with stakeholders and broader communities concerning both the benefits and adverse consequences of...more

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Arkansas Permit Streamlining/Expediting Update: Ben Holden (Trinity) and Walter Wright (Mitchell Williams) Arkansas Environmental...

PERMIT FLEXIBILITY AND STREAMLINING CONDITIONS QUICK GUIDE (noting a document the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) recently issued which provides a number of...more

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Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections — May 2026

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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The State of Clean Energy Manufacturing in Q1 2026: Environmental Defense Fund Report

Introduction - 2025 represented a turning point in clean energy manufacturing in the United States. From 2021 to 2024, the country experienced an unprecedented clean energy manufacturing boom supported by federal policies...more

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First District Upholds Joint-and-Several Attorneys’ Fees Award Against Intervenor Trade Associations That Actively Participated In...

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Parties intervening in a CEQA case and actively litigating to defend the agency’s challenged decision in order to protect a direct and immediate interest are subject to being held jointly and severally liable for a successful...more

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Virginia’s New ‘Faith in Housing Act’ to Facilitate Development, Increase Affordable Housing

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On April 30, 2026, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law Senate Bill 388, the “Faith in Housing Act,” which eliminates the rezoning requirement for affordable housing development on property owned by religious organizations...more

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HUD eases environmental review requirements for multifamily housing developers

On May 4, HUD published a Mortgagee Letter revising several environmental review requirements in the Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Guide effective immediately for any mortgage application that “has not reached...more

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Powering Progress | Ep. 3 – The Fuel Behind the Future: How AI Gets Its Power

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Welcome back to Powering Progress, our series examining the infrastructure challenges behind the rapid expansion of AI and data center development. As demand for computing power grows, so does the need for reliable and...more

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Powering Progress | Ep. 2 – Financing at Scale: Structured Capital for AI and Data Center Portfolios

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Welcome back to Powering Progress, where we explore the legal and commercial frameworks powering the rapid growth of AI infrastructure and data centers. Behind every major data center development is a sophisticated capital...more

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Powering Progress | Ep. 1 – Texas at the Edge of the Grid: Powering the Age of AI

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Welcome to Powering Progress, a series exploring the legal and regulatory frameworks shaping the next generation of digital infrastructure. As AI and data center development accelerates, regulatory considerations are...more

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Real Insight | Spring 2026

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Welcome to the spring 2026 edition of Real Insight, our UK real estate update. In real estate finance, we provide our thoughts on trends in back leverage dynamics, and we explain the key provisions of the draft...more

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How to Apply for a Beer Permit in Nashville, TN

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If you are starting a hospitality business and want to sell beer, you will need to understand the ins and outs of obtaining a beer permit. Getting a beer permit is complicated because the sale and distribution of beer are...more

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Mass Wins Act Seeks to Accelerate Housing and Development Through Site Plan Reform

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On April 16, 2026, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey unveiled her proposed economic development bill dubbed the “Mass Wins Act.” Filed as Bill H.5386, the Mass Wins Act proposes a number of changes to Massachusetts law to...more

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PA Supreme Court Holds That Municipal Stormwater Charge Is a Tax, Not a Fee

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On 30 April 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court (the Court) issued its long-awaited decision in Borough of West Chester v. Pa. State System of Higher Education & West Chester University. A majority of the Court held that the...more

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Navigating the New Coastal Zone: Key Housing Reforms for 2026

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The California Coastal Commission (the Commission) has long posed a significant hurdle to coastal housing production, even as state law has streamlined residential development elsewhere. But the tide may be turning....more

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Denver Amends Zoning Code to Possibly Save Thousands of Housing Units with SDP Extension

Denver’s Community Planning and Development Department initiated—and on May 4 the City Council approved—the revival of more than 150 planned housing projects amid a multifamily development slowdown plaguing the city....more

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Fairfax County Adopts New Economic Incentive Program With 10-Year Tax Abatement

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On May 5, 2026, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors formally adopted the Revitalization and Redevelopment Economic Incentive Program (RREIP), which, among other incentives, will allow up to a 10-year real estate tax...more

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LA County’s Revised Oil Well Ordinance: What Real Estate Investors and Developers Need to Know

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Los Angeles County is preparing to adopt a Revised Oil Well Ordinance to permanently phase out oil production across all unincorporated areas of the County and set a new course for development and future use of oilfield...more

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Data Centers and Land Use – Public Opinion and Action

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Data centers have a global reach, but their development is increasingly shaped by local land use decisions, public opinion, and evolving legislative frameworks. Across the country, state and local governments are introducing...more

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