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Data Centres and Energy Consumption: Evolving EU Regulatory Landscape and Outlook for 2026

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The EU's regulatory framework for data centres is quickly evolving, combining support and funding programmes with measures that pursue energy transition and climate goals. The European Commission ("EC") will be putting...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Navigating the Challenges of Data Center Growth—Part I: Energy Sustainability

This is the first blog post in a series dedicated to identifying the sustainable solutions to the challenges facing data center development. Stay tuned for additional posts as Foley Hoag takes a deep dive into these critical...more

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Call for Action No. 5: Build Better Metrics

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Subprime office stock faces the risk of becoming stranded not just because of poor energy performance, but because of poor measurement....more

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The Site Report - Construction Law Insights - Issue 9, 2025

Welcome to our ninth issue of The Site Report for 2025! In this edition, we address the rising prevalence and costs of data centers, a contractor licensing issue addressed by the Georgia Court of Appeals in Certain...more

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Building Data Centers in France: Navigating Regulatory Hurdles and Unlocking Growth

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France is at a crossroads. The convergence of booming demand, complex regulation and new legal frameworks creates risks — but also unprecedented opportunities for investors who plan with foresight and structure their projects...more

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Australia's Net Zero Plan - Key Takeaways for the Energy Industry

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On 18 September 2025, the Australian Government released Australia’s Net Zero Plan (the “Net Zero Plan”), setting out an ambitious multi-sectoral plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions in Australia by...more

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At the Crossroads/A Better Path to Managing Data Center Load Growth: Natural Resources Defense Council Report

The National Resources Defense Council (“NRDC”) published a report titled: At the Crossroads: A Better Path to Managing Data Center Load Growth (“Report”)....more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Tax Changes and Opportunities for Your Manufacturing Business

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the OBBBA) was signed into law, ushering in substantial changes to business-related tax provisions and incentives. Navigating these updates will be essential for effective tax...more

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New Energize Denver Rules and Regulations

New Energize Denver Rules and Regulations - In 2023, the City and County of Denver (the “City”) adopted its first set of rules and regulations related to the City’s goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by...more

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Call to Action: Educate to Elevate

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Technical solutions to decarbonising subprime offices exist. So do many of the funding mechanisms. But without a broad, aligned understanding across stakeholders – from tenants and lenders to landlords and investors – these...more

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New 3D-Printable Titanium Alloy to Combat Climate Change

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Pure titanium and titanium alloys, including Ti-6Al-4V, are used in aerospace applications for forming airframes and engine parts because of their light weight, high strength, and resistance to corrosion. However, titanium is...more

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PACE: A Flexible Economic Incentive That Doesn’t Interfere with a Political Subdivision’s Existing Tax Revenues

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PACE leaves your current tax revenues intact. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing is an economic development tool that does not subtract or redirect a political subdivision’s existing tax revenues. Many economic...more

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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment Announces Awards to Small...

The Energy Office of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (“E&E”) issued an August 13th news release announcing recipients of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (“EECBG”) program for small cities...more

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GRI Releases New Climate and Energy Standards – Significant Reporting Changes Ahead

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The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) published two new topic standards—GRI 102: Climate Change (2025) and GRI 103: Energy (2025). These standards will replace GRI 305: Emissions (2016), GRI 302: Energy (2016), and Disclosure...more

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The State AG Report – 07.17.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Democratic AGs Oppose Washing Away Appliance Efficiency...more

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H.R.1: Some Beautiful, Some Not – Implications for Commercial Real Estate

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H.R. 1 (President Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill”) was officially signed into law Friday, July 4, and with it came sweeping changes to the real estate industry. Some of these changes are extensions of Trump’s Tax...more

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Part One: One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Impact on Real Estate Developers & Investors

Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) delivers sweeping federal policy changes with wide-reaching implications for developers, investors, and property owners. Economic and cost-benefit...more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, (July 2025)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice...more

Hogan Lovells

UK ESG Real Estate Update - Summer 2025

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In our latest ESG update, Hannah Quarterman and Rosie Shields examine the potential introduction of the Nature Restoration Fund as part of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, Ben Willis explores the inclusion of green lease...more

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Data Center Projects in Asia - Recent Trends, Key Risks, and Mitigation Strategies

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GROWING DEMAND FOR DATA CENTERS - As many involved in Asian infrastructure today will testify, Asia’s digital transformation is fueling an unprecedented demand for data centers....more

K&L Gates LLP

Overriding Interest Summer 2025

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THE LAW COMMISSION CONSULTATION PAPER: BUSINESS TENANCIES AND THE RIGHT TO RENEW - On 19 November 2024, the Law Commission published its first consultation paper considering whether a tenant’s right to renew a business...more

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Energy Efficiency Enforcement: California Energy Commission and Battery Charger Manufacturer Enter into Settlement Agreement and...

The California Energy Commission (“CEC”) and Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (“Black & Decker”) entered into a May 21st Settlement Agreement and Release (“Agreement”) addressing alleged violations of the California Appliance...more

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Green Leasing in the US

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Green lease provisions are being added with increasing frequency in U.S. leases, especially in lease forms of larger and more sophisticated owners. For example, major owners of industrial spaces throughout the U.S....more

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United States Electricity Consumption (1990-2026): U.S. Energy Information Administration Projects Near-Term Increase

The United States Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) issued a May 13th report titled: After more than a decade of little change, U.S. electricity consumption is rising again (“Report”)....more

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Pennsylvania DEP Accepting Applications for $320M RISE PA Program

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With a total funding of $396 million, the Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) Program's goal is to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and co-pollutants from Pennsylvania's...more

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