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Impact of the Clean Energy Transition on Asset Retirement Obligations and Environmental Cleanup Costs

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Introduction: Hidden Challenges of Energy Transition - The evolution of energy transition in the United States has been driven, historically, by advances in new technology, fuel availability, fuel pricing, and, probably...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Advancing Environmental Justice through Battery Energy Storage

Because the sun does not always shine and the wind does not always blow, ensuring that renewable sources can reliably meet society’s energy demands has long been a challenge for clean energy advocates. Battery energy storage...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Blockchain in Energy: A Review of the Current Landscape

At the recent Blockchain in Energy conference hosted by Greentech Media (GTM), the theme was entirely clear: the perception of blockchain in the energy industry has matured from proclaiming blockchain a disruptive panacea...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Blockchain in Energy: An Argument for a Regulatory Sandbox

The transactive energy grid is slowly changing in the United States as electrical generation and transmission move from the traditional hub-and-spoke model to a distributed energy system. Blockchain technology has the...more

Sullivan & Worcester

Energy Storage and Hydropower Experts Offer Industry Perspectives at 2018 Grid Scale Energy Storage Summit

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Sullivan & Worcester counsel recently participated in the “Grid Scale Energy Storage Summit,” part of the expansive Hydrovision International conference held at the end of June in Charlotte, North Carolina. For the first time...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FERC Order No 845 Reforms Generator Interconnection Process Advances Energy Storage

On April 19, 2018 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) adopted reforms to the procedures (LGIP) and pro forma agreement (LGIA) pursuant to which generators can interconnect with electric utility transmission grids....more

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FERC Energy Storage Rule Creates New Opportunitites For Small, Low-Impact Hydropower Projects

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OVERVIEW - The United States has produced clean, renewable electricity from hydropower for more than 100 years. Today there are approximately 2,500 domestic dams and pumped-storage facilities that provide roughly 100...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Energy Storage: Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions

As our nation pursues ambitious goals towards substantially increased renewable energy resources and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, new energy storage projects will play a major role in achieving these goals. ...more

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California Environmental Law and Policy Update - October 28, 2013

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Environmental and Policy Focus -- Greenhouse Gas Dispute Dismissed Over Lack of Standing to Sue - CourtHouse News - Oct 17: Environmental groups lack standing to challenge the Washington state Ecology Department's...more

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Renewable Energy Update -- October 28, 2013.

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Renewable Energy Focus -- California must add 1.3 gigawatts of power storage by 2020 - Bloomberg Renewable Energy News - Oct 18: California regulators today voted unanimously to require the state’s utilities to...more

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California Public Utilities Commission Establishes Parameters for Energy Storage Market

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One of the most powerful actions the government can take to promote emerging technologies is to establish a market. Three years ago, the California state legislature took the first step in establishing a market for energy...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

California Takes Pioneering Role on Energy Storage Policy

I noted in July that emerging energy storage technologies have received increasing attention from policymakers as an essential element for improving the efficiency and reliability of the electric grid. Adequate storage is...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

California Public Utilities Commission Continues Momentum for Energy Storage by Adopting a 1,325 MW Energy Storage Procurement...

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On October 17, 2013, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a decision adopting energy storage resource procurement targets for California’s three largest investor owned utilities – Pacific Gas and...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

California Takes the Lead With Energy Storage Procurement Targets

In a first-of-its-kind move in the United States, a California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) order made effective today sets specific energy storage procurement targets for 2020 covering enough power to serve...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

New Energy Storage Mandate for California Utilities – Big Promise for Cleantech

California’s Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) unanimously approved the first energy storage mandate in the United States. The mandate will compel utilities to use energy storage technologies. ...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

FERC Issues New Rules on Selling Ancillary Services to Promote Energy Storage

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To promote use and development of energy storage technologies, FERC recently revised its market-based rate regulations, OATT ancillary services requirements, and accounting and reporting requirements....more

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Energy Law Alert: FERC Creates New Opportunities for Energy Storage and Sales of Ancillary Services

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At last week's open meeting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Order No. 784, which creates new opportunities for energy storage technologies to cost effectively help customers self-supply their own...more

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