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Cozen Currents: Trump the Uniter

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“The GOP is divided over key policy issues, such as Medicaid cuts, support for green energy, and changes to food assistance programs. But the consistent unifying force for both the party and the MAGA movement is President...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

AI, Energy, and the Trump–Xi Mineral Standoff are Colliding. What it means for Renewable M&A?

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As President Trump and President Xi Jinping prepare for high-stakes talks following the breakdown of the May Geneva trade agreement, China’s tightening grip on critical mineral exports—especially graphite, rare earths, and...more

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Technology, Infrastructure, and the Future of Disputes: A Conversation with Roberta Downey

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Roberta Downey, a seasoned disputes lawyer, shares how rapid innovation is transforming the construction industry, reshaping contracts, and presenting new challenges for legal teams worldwide. In your recent piece for The...more

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Powering Data Centers with Nuclear Generation

The rapid growth of electricity demand from data centers has emerged as a major challenge for the U.S. power sector. Much of this demand is being driven by the deployment of large learning models (LLMs) and generative...more

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Protecting Innovation in Oil and Gas: AI, Automation and the High-Tech Frontier

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In May 2025, Canada’s natural resources minister expressed the government’s intention for reduced approval timelines for major energy projects from five years to two....more

McCarter & English, LLP

Economic and Clean Energy Leadership in New Jersey—FY 2026 Budget Testimony Highlights

Last week, Tim Sullivan, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), and Christine Guhl-Sadovy, president of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU), presented their fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget...more

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How France May Squander Its Nuclear Energy Advantage

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The global rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the proliferation of data centers, urbanization in emerging markets, and increasingly widespread electrification are all major factors driving the insatiable demand for...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Infrastructure Insights - May 2025

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On 15 April 2025, Ofgem approved the National Energy System Operator’s (NESO’s) Target Model Option 4 (TMO4+) to reform the grid connection process in Great Britain. The reform shifts from a “first come, first connected” to a...more

Jenner & Block

Fighting Fire with Fire: AI and the Fight Against Climate Change

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William Shakespeare coined the phrase to fight “fire with fire” in 1623’s The Life and Death of King John. A mere 402 years later, the same phrase used to describe English succession wars may apply to a newly formed, though...more

K&L Gates LLP

AI Updates: Committees on Capitol Hill Continue Debate on Future of Emerging Technologies

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“And if you study the history of the world, the nations that are the most military and economically domineer [sic] are the nations that are the most innovative,” Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) remarked at a recent congressional...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Powering The Future: The UK's Nuclear Revolution

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This is the eighth article in Womble Bond Dickinson’s Energy & Natural Resources thought leadership series titled “Going Nuclear: A Sustainable Solution to Rising Energy Demand.” The series will explore the changing landscape...more

Jenner & Block

Earth Day 2025—Our Power, Our Planet

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We look forward to Earth Day 2025 today, the Corporate Environmental Lawyer is once again kicking off its weekly series of blogs which focus on this year’s Earth Day theme — “Our Power, Our Planet”. This year marks the 55th...more

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Anticipating the AI Energy Impact: IEA Highlights Growing Demand from Data Centers

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released a report forecasting a significant increase in global electricity demand from data centers, driven in large part by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

The Download: How Defense Tech Is Evolving & Why Renewable Energy Is Booming in Texas

In this edition of The Download, we dive into insights from SXSW, where we had the chance to talk with Jim Rabuck at the Defense Innovation Unit, Sean Voigt, founder of Austin Climate Hub and David J. Neff, partner at...more

White & Case LLP

Energy efficiency requirements under the EU AI Act

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The rapid proliferation of AI technologies in recent years has led to a growing demand for energy-intensive data centers and high-performance hardware. Laws seeking to regulate AI, such as the EU AI Act, increasingly include...more

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U.S. Department of Energy Pursues Data Centers on Federal Lands

On April 7, the Office of Policy for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from industry professionals, grid operators, local communities, Tribal governments, and other...more

McGuireWoods LLP

DOE Poised to Fast Track AI Infrastructure Construction on Federal Land

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On April 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a request for information (RFI) that identified 16 potential DOE sites, located on federally owned or managed land, that may be made available for the rapid...more

Hogan Lovells

DOE announces 16 potential sites available for data centers

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The U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) is offering 16 of its sites for the construction of artificial intelligence infrastructure. This offers an opportunity for tech companies and power producers to leverage federal resources...more

Oliva Gibbs

The Majors Move Forward to Fuel the Growing Demand of AI Data Centers

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In 2023, the Scientific American published an article warning about the shocking amount of electricity that would be used by artificial intelligence (AI). The Scientific American referenced a peer-reviewed analysis published...more

Allen Matkins

Renewable Energy Update 4.3.25

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With the promise of newer, cheaper nuclear power on the horizon, U.S. states are vying to position themselves to build and supply the industry’s next generation as policymakers consider expanding subsidies and paving over...more

White & Case LLP

AI in water management: Balancing innovation and consumption

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Communities across the globe are facing water scarcity and water management issues which are intensified in many regions by the impacts of population growth, urbanization and climate change. Developments in artificial...more

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Scaling for Growth/Meeting the Demand for Reliable, Affordable Electricity: U.S. House of Representatives Energy Subcommittee...

The United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce held a March 5th hearing entitled: Scaling for Growth: Meeting the Demand for Reliable, Affordable Electricity (“Hearing”)....more

Morgan Lewis

Powering the Digital Future: The Rise of Data Centers in the Middle East

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The Middle East is experiencing a transformative surge in its data center industry, driven by digital transformation, the widespread adoption of cloud services, and strategic investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights, V 9, Issue 3, March 2025

Welcome to our third issue of Currents 2025. Again, thank you for reading! Power Plays and Fueling Tension: Trade War Ripples Through North American Energy Markets - President Trump's pursuit of U.S. energy dominance,...more

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IPPSA 2025 and Alberta's New Market: If They Build It, Who Will Come?

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Once again, it was a great opportunity to attend the Independent Power Producers Society of Alberta (IPPSA) Annual Conference and to meet with industry, government and regulatory authorities on issues facing our electricity...more

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