Charging Transportation Electrification Forward: Identifying Opportunities & Regulatory Solutions in the Rapidly Evolving EV Market - Energy Law Insights
Exploring Challenges and Opportunities Within the EV Infrastructure Sector With Kerri Stewart - TAG Infrastructure Talks Podcast
The Intersectionality of Fermata Energy's Vehicle-to-Grid Technology With Founder and CEO David Slutzky - Battery + Storage Podcast
Key Developments - Foley & Lardner LLP partner Vanessa Miller commented on a series of recent Michigan court decisions impacting the automotive supply chain in the Law360 article, “Biggest Transportation Decisions: Midyear...more
Good afternoon! This is Akin’s newsletter on climate change policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major climate policy headlines from the past week and forthcoming climate-related events and hearings...more
Energy efficiency regulations may not be changing quite as fast as housing laws, but California has made notable changes over the last several years aimed at reaching its ever more ambitious carbon emissions reduction goals,...more
Chevron Doctrine - The Chevron Doctrine -- what is often referred to as “Chevron deference” – is based on the precedent set by the Supreme Court about four decades ago, which some argue has overly empowered the...more
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills on Monday aimed at streamlining the construction of solar and wind farms, reservoirs, bridges, railways, and other infrastructure projects in California....more
California is at the forefront of adopting a more sustainable transportation system, with a strong commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality. A critical aspect of this effort is the widespread...more
Happy Earth Month! In today’s blog, we observe the historic investment opportunity presented by the convergence of efforts to address climate change and spur the energy transition, such as public grant programs, regulatory...more
This past year represents a real turning point in the transition to electric vehicles, demonstrated by new major incentives and regulatory activities at both federal and state government levels and several notable...more
On August 10, 2021, the United States Senate passed the much anticipated bipartisan infrastructure bill. While not yet law, the bill now advances to the House of Representatives for further consideration. The House of...more
US President Joseph Biden signed an executive order on August 5 that underscores his stated commitment to encourage the development and deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s clean...more
As New York seeks a path to achieving its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions goals, the New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC) recently approved an order authorizing New York’s electric utilities to spend up to $701 million...more
San Diego approves new housing blueprint that calls for tripling yearly construction through 2029 - Bullet The San Diego Union-Tribune – June 17 - The San Diego City Council last week unanimously approved a...more
Energy-Related CO2 Emissions ‘Flatlined’ Last Year, IEA Says, Raising Hopes About Climate - "Global emissions remained at approximately 33 gigatonnes in 2019 despite the world economy growing by 2.9%, the IEA said." ...more
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed landmark legislation (S2252/A4819) on January 17, 2020 that is poised to dramatically accelerate the electrification of New Jersey’s transportation sector. The legislation increases...more
Last year, Government’s Road to Zero strategy set out its ambitions for all new cars and van to be effectively zero emissions by 2040. On 15 July 2019, Government announced a package of consultations on policies designed to...more
Electric vehicles (or EVs) cumulatively consume large amounts of electricity, which means regulated utilities have a natural interest in the expansion of EVs and in managing the impacts to the electric grid from that...more