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State Specific Requirements for Wind and Solar Project Land Contracts 2024 Overview

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In the U.S., wind and solar project development continues to increase. In fact, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) anticipates that wind and solar energy will continue to exceed electrical generation by other means....more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Citing ESG Concerns, FERC Seeks Comments on Section 203 Blanket Authorizations for Investment Companies

On December 27, 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) published a notice of inquiry in the Federal Register seeking comment on potential revisions to its policy on providing blanket...more

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Update on UK Energy Reforms

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The Government’s energy infrastructure reform programme continues to gather pace following publication of multiple important documents this autumn. In this Insight we discuss the recent progress and new announcements setting...more

Troutman Pepper

DOE Proposes to Limit NEPA Review for Transmission, Storage, and Solar

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On November 16, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NOPR”) to update its National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) implementing regulations to add a categorical exclusion for...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

Boston Bans Fossil Fuels in New and Renovated City Buildings

On July 31, 2023, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signed an executive order ending the use of fossil fuels in new construction and major renovations of city-owned buildings. Although city buildings comprise a small percentage of...more

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Effective Immediately, Connecticut Siting Council Requires Photographic Documentation

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Effective immediately, the Connecticut Siting Council requests all Exempt Modification, Tower Share, Declaratory Ruling, including sub-petitions,* and Development and Management Plan completion of construction notices include...more

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UK Introduces New Climate-Related Disclosure Regulations for UK Companies and LLPs

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The Companies (Strategic Report) (Climate-related Financial Disclosure) Regulations 2022 ("the Regulations") came into force on April 6, 2022. The Regulations amend the Companies Act 2006 and largely implement the...more

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Offshore Wind Handbook

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The U.S. offshore wind market has surged in growth over the last few years, bolstered by the U.S government’s commitment in 2021 to increase offshore wind lease capacity as well as the Biden Administration’s declaration that...more

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Issue Brief: End-Of-Life Challenges Facing Renewable Energy Facilities

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The first wind and solar farms in the United States were built in 1980 and 1982, respectively. The United States built the world’s very first wind farm, which was capable of producing only 600 kWh of electricity, while the...more

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Texas Commission Proposes New Generator, Utility Weather Requirements and Opens Fast-Track Rulemaking Proceeding

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has issued draft regulations to implement new electric weather-related requirements set forth in Texas Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), which was enacted in response to what the PUCT...more

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[Webinar] The Biden Administration: What Businesses Need to Know - More Regulation and Opportunities for Companies and Banking:...

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The Biden administration is signaling significant policy shifts. Business owners and C-Suite executives are encouraged to join us for a series of complimentary webcasts discussing these likely changes and how they will impact...more

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US Energy Regulator Considers Financial Requirements for Hydropower Projects

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Under the Federal Power Act (FPA), the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”) licenses and regulates over 1,600 hydroelectric project dams, diversions, and related hydropower facilities....more

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NRC Reaffirms Its Decision Allowing SLR Applicants to Rely on License Renewal GEIS

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In a recently issued NRC adjudicatory decision, the Commission reaffirmed its regulatory interpretation allowing power reactor licensees applying for subsequent license renewal (SLR), and the NRC Staff reviewing these...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The Emerging Hydrogen Economy: Regulation, Policy and Industry Update

In our latest article examining the emerging hydrogen economy, we take a closer look at regulation and policy in the sector, highlighting recent developments and some of the key aspects of legislation in those countries that...more

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Regulatory Relief Through the Pandemic: NRC Hosts Public Teleconference, Provides New Insight

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Under the assumption that the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency (PHE) will continue into 2021, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Staff hosted a public meeting via teleconference on October 15 to discuss...more

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Higher MEES for residential properties? Have your say

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On 30 September 2020 the government published its consultation on amending the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 (the “Regulations“), raising minimum energy efficiency standards...more

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DEEP's Proposed Release Reporting Regulations Now Ready for Comment

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DEEP does not currently have regulations in place governing release/spill reporting.  The regulations proposed in 2009 required that all spills over one gallon in volume and all historical spills be reported.  Those have...more

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FERC Issues Rule to Implement Revisions to PURPA Regulations

FERC has issued a final rule, Order No. 872, revising the Commission’s regulations governing qualifying small power producers and co-generators (collectively, qualifying facilities or QFs) under the Public Utility Regulatory...more

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PHMSA Issues Gas Pipeline Regulatory Reform Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

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On June 9, 2020, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NOPR”) to revise the Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations (“Regulations”) to reduce regulatory...more

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NRC Guidance: Enforcement Discretion for Noncompliance with Radiological Emergency Response Plans

The NRC’s Office of Enforcement (OE) recently issued Attachment 3 to Enforcement Guidance Memorandum (EGM) 20-002, providing guidance to NRC Staff to disposition violations of emergency preparedness (EP) regulations during...more

Morgan Lewis - Up & Atom

NRC Issues Final Guidance on Regulatory Relief from Part 37 Security Requirements During COVID-19

The NRC issued a letter to holders of licenses other than operating power reactor licenses (separate information regarding requests for temporary exemptions from certain security requirements at operating reactors has been...more

Morgan Lewis - Up & Atom

NRC Guidance: Enforcement Discretion for Byproduct Material Licensees

The NRC’s Office of Enforcement (OE) recently issued Attachment 2 to Enforcement Guidance Memorandum (EGM) 20-002, providing guidance to NRC inspection staff for exercising enforcement discretion for certain byproduct...more

Morgan Lewis - Up & Atom

Update: NRC Releases Guidance on Requesting Exemptions from Fire Protection Requirements

The NRC Staff released specific guidance to operating and decommissioning reactor licensees on requesting exemptions from fire protection requirements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency (PHE) on May 14....more

Morgan Lewis - Up & Atom

NRC Issues Draft Guidance on Regulatory Relief from Part 37 Security Requirements During COVID-19

The NRC issued a draft letter to holders of licensees (other than operating power reactor licensees) to possess Category 1 or 2 quantities of radioactive material (RAM) as defined in Appendix A to 10 CFR Part 37....more

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NRC Issues Guidance to Research and Test Reactor Licensees on Relief from MC&A Requirements

The NRC issued a letter to the National Organization of Test, Research, and Training Reactors on April 30 regarding the NRC’s expedited review of requests for regulatory relief from certain material control and accounting...more

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