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BTR Series Part 8: BTR and Sustainability—An Opportunity to Drive Decarbonisation in the Built Environment

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In Part 8 of our build to rent (BTR) series, we highlight the significant opportunity for new build residential developments to adopt sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives in the BTR market in Australia and help...more

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Podcast - Eficiencia Energética

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En el tercer episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", nuestro socio Edwin Cortés Mejía conversa con Inés Elvira Vesga, socia del área de energía, sobre eficiencia energética. Específicamente, nuestros abogados explican cuál...more

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New York State Begins Phase-Out of Inefficient Appliances in Effort to Decarbonize Buildings

One year after the adoption of New York’s Advanced Building Codes, Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards Act, New York has new minimum energy efficiency standards for products and appliances. The standards, which apply...more

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Inflation Reduction Act Offers a Variety of Green Building Tax Incentives

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The IRS is currently in the process of implementing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), which addresses energy, tax and health policy. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), "The Inflation...more

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Inflation Reduction Act: Initial Takeaways for Green Technology, Taxes, and Healthcare

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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, passed by the US Senate on August 7, 2022, will dramatically affect a range of climate change, healthcare, prescription drug pricing, and tax matters. With an investment of more than $400...more

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FERC Seeks Comment on Implementation of Dynamic Line Ratings for Transmission Facilities

On February 17, 2022, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) on whether using “dynamic line ratings” (DLR) for electric transmission lines is necessary for just and reasonable...more

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The Energizer – Volume 96

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“Offshore Wind American Manufacturing Act of 2021” - Introduced in the U.S. Senate On 11 August 2021, Senators Ed Markey (D-MA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the “Offshore...more

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State and Industry Leaders Highlight Clout and Environmental Stewardship at Virtual Texas Energy Day

During the 2021 Texas Energy Day, hosted by Todd Staples of the Texas Oil and Gas Association at the Texas state capitol, event speakers aimed to strengthen support for the oil and gas industry and impart a message of...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - December 2020 #2

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Green buildings 'unheralded hero' in emissions fight, experts say - Bullet Smart Cities Dive – December 10 - President-elect Joe Biden's plan to upgrade the buildings sector and make it more energy efficient could be...more

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Alberta Introduces New Legislation to Lay the Groundwork for Geothermal Resource Development

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Following the release of Alberta's Recovery Plan, which included plans to diversify Alberta's economy and develop a new energy strategy, the Alberta government has made a series of announcements on plans to develop strategies...more

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Renewable Energy Update - September 2020 #2

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Utility-scale solar remains resilient despite pandemic - Bullet Solar Industry Magazine – September 10 - The U.S. solar market installed 3.5 gigawatts of new solar photovoltaic capacity in Q2, a 6% drop from Q1...more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Updates — July 2020

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ML Strategies and Mintz continue to engage with key decision makers on various energy and sustainability matters before the Congress and Administration. Federal efforts on these issues have continued apace as part of and...more

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Future Enterprises and Environmental Impacts in the Cannabis Industry

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The continued efforts of federal, state, and local governments to legalize cannabis, both in medical and recreational uses, leaves many potential impacts, including environmental law and regulatory issues in the...more

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Commercial & Industrial Lighting Lifetime and Peak Demand Savings Analysis: Alliance to Save Energy November Report

The Alliance to Save Energy (“Alliance”) issued a November 5th report titled: Commercial & Industrial Lighting Lifetime and Peak Demand Savings Analysis (“Report”) - The Report was prepared for Alliance and funded by GE...more

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Basic considerations associated with the use of public-private partnerships (P3s) by colleges and universities with a focus on...

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Higher education institutions increasingly leverage P3s to deliver campus projects, including with respect to energy and utility assets, instead of traditional project structures that involve the institution owning and...more

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Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings/Providing Energy Demand Flexibility for Utilities in the Southwest: SWEEP Project Report

The Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (“SWEEP”) issued an August 2019 report titled: Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings: Providing Energy Demand Flexibility for Utilities in the Southwest (“Report”)...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - September 2019

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Focus - California lawmakers pass sweeping rent cap bill - The Mercury News – September 11 - In a significant victory for California renters struggling to find affordable housing, state lawmakers this Wednesday sent...more

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New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act

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On June 20, 2019, the New York State legislature enacted the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.  Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign the bill into law....more

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR Awards: Entergy Arkansas, LLC, Named a Partner of the Year

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced its annual ENERGY STAR Awards. Entergy Arkansas, LLC (“Entergy Arkansas”) was one of the companies named as a “Partner of the Year....more

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Energy Storage Handbook Vol. 4

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The power practice has updated the popular resource, the Energy Storage Handbook. This Energy Storage Handbook (Handbook) is designed to be a basic primer on what energy storage is, how it is regulated by federal and state...more

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Energy Snippets

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CSIR encourages South African residents to take control - Energy experts at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have noted that South Africans can reduce their household energy costs and possible grid...more

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Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity – April 2019

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Recent M&A Activity: February 26, 2019: Tioga Midstream, a subsidiary of Summit Midstream Partners, has reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Hess Midstream Partners for $90 million....more

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Energy Efficiency Resource Advocates Challenge ISO-New England Attempt to Reduce Compensation

Energy efficiency resource advocates recently petitioned FERC to block an attempt by the ISO New England to reduce the compensation paid for energy efficiency in its Forward Capacity Auctions....more

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Sustainable Development Update - November 2018 #4

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Sustainable Development Focus - Bullet-train land acquisitions are moving so slowly a judge hearing the cases calls it a ‘lifetime job’ - LOS ANGELES TIMES - Nov 20 Once a month, Judge Edward M. Ross packs his car and...more

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Arkansas Advanced Energy Association Lunch + Learn: University of Arkansas Energy Research Center - November 19th (Fayetteville,...

The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (“AAEA”) has scheduled a Lunch + Learn for November 19th. The session will be held at the University of Arkansas’s Energy Research Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas....more

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