Monthly Minute | Green Technology Resources
Since 2010, this volume has presented certain federal and state tax incentives promoting the renewable energy and clean technology industries. Each section outlines the basic features and regulatory requirements for a tax...more
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Adelina Voutchkova, Director of Sustainable Development at the American Chemical Society (ACS), and my colleague Dr. Richard Engler, B&C’s Director of Chemistry, to discuss...more
The 2025 Federal Budget (Budget 2025) introduced a number of business income tax measures aimed at stimulating investment and accelerating the transition to a clean economy. Key initiatives include temporary immediate...more
Welcome to Edition 37 of P2N0 covering the drive to avoid, reduce and remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to progress to net-zero GHG emissions (NZE)....more
Vietnam is taking strategic steps to prioritize foreign investment in digital infrastructure, including data centres and AI. 100% foreign investment in data centers will be legally permitted, and the PPP path may also unlock...more
As climate technology developers (developers) transition from technology R&D to scale-up, pilots, and commercial deployment, it is crucial to understand how to effectively manage and protect IP rights to ensure the...more
It is clear that the global push for green innovation is no longer just aspirational, it is structural. Over the past decade, countries around the world have implemented a mosaic of policies to accelerate environmentally...more
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)'s decision to cancel its Climate Change Mitigation pilot program for patents has not gone unnoticed in Canada. For Canadian policymakers and agri-tech innovators, this...more
Across the Atlantic, the European Union (EU) and its member states have also been encouraging climate-resilient agri-tech innovation, but their approach to intellectual property (IP) incentives has been a bit different. The...more
The United States has long been a major player in both agri-tech innovation and the intellectual property (IP) landscape. In the past, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offered its own version of a green...more
Climate change is driving a surge in agricultural technology (agri-tech) innovations aimed at making farming more resilient and sustainable. From drought-resistant crops to carbon-capturing soil techniques, these...more
This month, we’re pleased to feature our client, The Metals Company (TMC). TMC is a leading explorer of the world’s largest undeveloped resource of critical metals essential to energy, defense, manufacturing, and...more
The American Clean Power Association (“ACPA”) has released a report titled: Snapshot of Clean Power in 2024 (“Report”). The Report is described as a preview of an upcoming full Clean Power Annual Market Report that...more
The Clean Industrial Deal aims to establish a joint roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation. On 26 February 2025, the European Commission (the Commission) unveiled the Clean Industrial Deal (the Deal), a strategy...more
Japan is targeting a 73% emissions cut by 2040, with renewables at 50% of its energy mix despite calls for even more ambition. One way Japan is accelerating this renewable energy transition is by investing $1.5 billion into...more
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are becoming increasingly vital in the modernization of digital infrastructure, particularly for data centers. BESS are often used store energy generated from renewable sources like wind...more
On January 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $6 million in funding for three projects that will advance biofuel...more
The greentech industry is recognized as one of the key subsectors of the ESG investment world. Energy transition to renewables is the new industrial revolution. It is a global win-win-win for bolstered economic strength,...more
The Government of Canada advanced its clean energy agenda in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement (FES 2024) by expanding and providing further guidance on several key clean economy investment tax credits (ITCs) designed to...more
As concerns about environmental degradation and climate change intensify, shippers across a wide variety of industry verticals are seeking ways to make their supply chain operations more environmentally sustainable....more
Since at least 2009, Canada has consistently ranked among the top ten countries for patent filings related to climate change mitigation and adaptation technologies. This is no surprise given Canada’s patent friendly courts...more
Join Eric Klein and Paige Wright as they speak on “Energy Transition: Leveraging Intellectual Property.” The energy industry is experiencing massive transformation as incentives grow to invest in green technologies. This...more
With Seattle Tech Week around the corner, here are 10 facts about the community that reveal why so many industry giants, startups, and investors choose Washington...more
In Budget 2024, the Government of Canada continued their drive to implement government incentives aimed at decarbonizing the economy through providing further clarification and design details for the Clean Electricity...more
The Chevron doctrine, stemming from the 1984 Supreme Court case Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., has profoundly shaped the way U.S. regulatory agencies interpret and enforce federal statutes....more