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Carbon Quarterly – Volume 9

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Carbon Quarterly is a newsletter covering developments in carbon policy, law, and innovation. No matter your views on climate change policy, there is no avoiding an increasing focus on carbon regulation, resiliency planning,...more

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The European Hydrogen and Decarbonized Gas Market Package

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On 21 May 2024, the Council of the EU adopted the Hydrogen and Decarbonized Gas Market Package. It aims to shift the gas system to low-carbon and renewable gases, and provides for the highly anticipated framework on dedicated...more

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Day 2 Dispatch from CERAWeek: Challenges Facing Energy Project Developers

We’re back with another update from CERAWeek 2024 by S&P Global to highlight some key takeaways from day two of the conference. Many of the sessions on this day were dedicated to infrastructure development and highlighted the...more

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EPA Announces Removal of Existing Natural Gas Plants from Proposed Carbon Rule

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On February 29, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a significant delay in the implementation of its proposed carbon rule for existing natural gas power plants. This decision has drawn criticism from...more

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Federal Government Targets Oil and Gas Emissions in Methane Regulation Amendments and Emissions Cap

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As leaders around the world gathered at the 28th meeting of Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), the Federal Government released details for a number of policy...more

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5 Key Takeaways - Timely Update on North Carolina Energy Regulatory & Legislative Issues

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Appalachian State University recently held its annual Energy Law CLE in Boone, North Carolina. Kilpatrick Townsend attorneys led the day-long energy law continuing legal education event for colleagues in the industry,...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights: V 7, Issue 7, July 2023

Domestic Nuclear Power Advancement: Barriers to Entry and the Need for a National Strategy - As previously reported on this site, nuclear generation development has taken hold as a potential promise for a long-term,...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights, V 7, Issue 6, June 2023

Balancing Reliability, Affordability, and Renewability in the Energy Transition - Throughout the United States and globally there is an undisputed trend towards renewable energy as much of the world seeks to decarbonize in...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights, V 7, Issue 3, March 2023

Biden Races to Meet 2035 Climate Goal - “He didn’t provide new details of how the U.S. electric grid could be carbon-free by 2035, a top goal for the administration.” Why this is important: The Biden administration...more

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A Few Certain Things – Taxes, Hydrogen, Natural Gas, and Climate Change?

On November 3, 2022, Pennsylvania Governor Wolf signed House Bill 1059, which amends the Commonwealth’s Tax Reform Code and, among other things, establishes the Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (“PA...more

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HUB Talks: Sustainable Outlook: The U.S. Tax Credit Revolution

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In a special episode, Elizabeth Crouse, tax lawyer and practice group coordinator of the K&L Gates Power group, discusses the winners, losers, and many other highlights of the new U.S. federal income tax credit rules just...more

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The Climate Report | Third Quarter 2022

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REGULATORY ISSUES & UPDATES - European Taxonomy Regulation Extended to Natural Gas and Nuclear Energy - The regulation is likely to create new opportunities for natural gas and nuclear energy in the European Union,...more

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[Webinar] Traditional Energy in the Energy Transition - May 5th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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It is becoming increasingly clear that “traditional” energy companies will play a critical role in the evolving energy transition. In this presentation, we will survey efforts by E&P and midstream companies in reducing the...more

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Government Agencies Ramp Up Efforts to Revise Energy Efficiency Standards

State and federal governments have shifted into high gear to establish new energy efficiency standards for a wide array of appliances, and manufacturers and consumers would be wise to stay abreast of government efforts to...more

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The Demise of Natural Gas Combined-Cycle Plant Development

The Biden Administration’s April 2021 pledge for new U.S. commitments to the Paris Agreement calls for an 80% reduction of electric power greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The Administration also is committed to achieving...more

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California Public Utilities Commission Proposes Eliminating Financial Incentives to Developers for Natural Gas Appliances and...

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On November 16, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a staff proposal in its ongoing building decarbonization proceeding (Rulemaking 19-01-011) that would eliminate approximately $145 million in annual...more

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[Webinar] Development and Financing of Renewable Natural Gas Projects - October 13th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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Presenters will discuss renewable natural gas projects in general, development and financing considerations, transaction risks, and available tax and other credits related to renewable natural gas, including Renewable...more

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Electric Power CO2 Emissions/Generation Mix Shift: U.S. Energy Information Administration Report

The United States Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) issued a June 9th report (“Report”) titled: Electric Power Sector CO2 Emissions Drop as Generation Mix Shifts from Coal to Natural Gas - EIA states that in...more

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Keys To Carbon Neutral Oil And LNG Transactions: Part 1

In the dynamic world of oil and liquefied natural gas trading, one of the hottest new products is the carbon neutral transaction. Such transactions are designed to make oil and LNG more environmentally competitive with...more

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Environmental concerns spur Asia to reduce reliance on coal

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Asia's switch from coal to natural gas is driven by stricter emission standards, low natural gas prices, and more efficient new natural gas turbine technology. The overwhelming consensus seems to be that thermal coal is on...more

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The Sheppard Mullin Six: FERC Carbon Pricing Policy

Here are six key items to be aware of today concerning FERC Carbon Pricing Policy: 1. FERC issues Policy Statement on carbon pricing. On October 15, 2020, during a FERC webcast technical conference on “Carbon Pricing in...more

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Key Considerations for Carbon-Neutral Oil and LNG Transactions Using Carbon Offsets

In the dynamic world of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) trading, one of the hottest new products is the carbon-neutral transaction. Designed to make oil and LNG more competitive environmentally with renewable energy in...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights: Volume 5, Issue 2 - January 2021

Renewables to Dominate New U.S. Power Capacity in 2021 - "Renewable energy, mostly solar and wind, are set to account for more than two-thirds of the new electricity generation capacity that the United States will...more

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Renewable Energy Update - January 2021 #2

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Record 15.4 GW of utility-scale solar to come online in the U.S. this year, EIA says - PV-Tech – January 11 - A record amount of utility-scale PV capacity is expected to be connected to the grid in the U.S. this year,...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights: Volume 5, Issue 1 - January 2021

Welcome to our first issue of 2021! We have been publishing a weekly edition of Currents since 2017 and hope that you find it informative and helpful. Our goal for 2021 is the same -- provide access to interesting and...more

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