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Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

New York Releases Preliminary Outline of Cap-and-Invest Program

On December 20, 2023, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) released a pre-proposal outline of New York State’s...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

TCI Update: Final Model Rule Addresses EJ, but Political Will May Be Lacking

On June 10, 2021, the Transportation Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) states released a final model rule creating a regional cap-and-trade-program to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector. We wrote about...more

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Pennsylvania Joins the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

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In a move that will have a significant impact on Pennsylvania's power producers, Governor Tom Wolf signed an executive order on October 3rd directing the state's Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) to create...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

Thoughtful And Controlled Pollution: Oregon Likely Next In Line For Carbon Cap-And-Trade Program

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This year, Oregon lawmakers will likely pass an economy-wide cap-and-trade system to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, introduced as House Bill 2020, which would make Oregon the second state after California to adopt such a...more

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Renewable Energy Update - July 2018

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Focus - California slashes emissions, hits major greenhouse gas goal years early - SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE - Jul 13 In a major win for California’s fight against global warming, the state appears to have hit its first...more

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California Regulatory Happenings for the Week of May 7, 2018

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CPUC Commissioner’s Meeting - The next Commission meeting is scheduled for 5/31/18. Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) (R.1502-020) - On 5/26/17, the ALJ issued a proposed decision implementing new compliance...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

If China Can Cap-and-Trade Auto Fuel, Why Can’t We?

Bloomberg reported earlier this week that: China will soon unveil a mandatory cap-and-trade credit program for electric cars, starting the countdown for carmakers to be in compliance with stricter rules on emissions and...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Neste Welcomes California’s Commitment To The Low Carbon Fuel Standard

On July, 19, 2017, Neste, a member of BRAG, issued a statement to congratulate California on its strong climate leadership supporting the transition to clean energy. Neste stated that it looks forward to continuing to...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

Four New California Cap and Trade Bills Fund Programs

$900 million in appropriations for fiscal year 2016-17 - With California’s cap and trade program suffering from legal challenges, decreasing auction revenue and general criticism of the program’s effectiveness, Gov....more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Legal Trends: Renewable Energy

A recent Clean Energy Canada study concluded that investment in renewable energy in Canada increased at a dramatic rate of 88 per cent from 2013 to 2014, representing an aggregate investment of more than C$10.7-billion in...more

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Energy & Environment Update - October 2015 #2

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Energy and Climate Debate - Congress is in recess this week for the Columbus Day holiday, but will return next week with full schedules in both chambers. The House will focus heavily on the leadership race to...more

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Policy and Legal Implications of Implementing Renewable Energy at Scale: Getting the Most Out of The Clean Power Plan (Part 3 of...

On August 3, the Obama Administration released the much anticipated final Clean Power Plan (CPP). The nation’s first ever standard to address power plan pollution has an ambitious overall goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 32%...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Legislative Update: California Passes Groundbreaking Legislation Increasing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Mandates, But...

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The end of the California State Legislature’s regular session for the year culminated in a frenzy of action, with Assembly members scrambling to pass dozens of bills before midnight on September 12, 2015. The California...more

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Even With Changes To Its Final Clean Power Plan, More Litigation Is On the Horizon for EPA

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Responding to over 4 million comments received on its June 2014 proposed rule, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made changes to its controversial plan to regulate carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Was 2009 Really That Long Ago? Thoughts On Federal Carbon Policy

It seems hard to believe now, but only a few years ago it looked like we might get federal cap-and-trade legislation to address greenhouse gas emissions. Almost exactly four years ago the House of Representatives passed the...more

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