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AI, Data Centers and Electric Energy

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AI driven electric demand is forcing utilities to rethink their approach to connecting new data center customers to the grid. Until quite recently, many utilities had generating capacity to sell and competed for new...more

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CAISO Responds to Load Growth, Proposes $4.6 Billion of New Transmission Facilities To Boost Reliability

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In its 2024–2025 Draft Transmission Plan (Draft Plan) released on March 31, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) proposed the development of 31 new transmission projects with an estimated cost of $4.8 billion....more

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State by State: An Updated Roadmap Through the Current US Energy Storage Policy Landscape

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Energy storage resources have become an increasingly important component of the energy mix as traditional fossil fuel baseload energy resources transition to renewable energy sources. Currently 23 states, plus the District of...more

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WBD Energy Survey and the Innovation Interchange: The Energy Transition for Non-Energy Companies

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Energy is the cornerstone of our society and its availability, or lack thereof, touches every corner of our lives and impacts every business, regardless of sector. The availability of affordable energy on-demand is essential...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

NEPOOL Set to Approve New Long-Term Transmission Planning Process for New England

As soon as tomorrow (Thursday, April 4, 2024), New England could have a new long-term transmission planning process—and one that puts the states in the driver’s seat. The New England Power Pool (“NEPOOL”) Transmission...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Unpacking Recent FERC Orders on Transmission Rate Incentives: A Download for Developers

Recently, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”) has issued two Orders regarding transmission projects’ requests for transmission rate incentives. The pair of rulings, each of which includes a...more

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PJM Files Capacity Market Overhaul for Resource Adequacy and Grid Reliability

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On October 13, 2023, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (“PJM”) submitted two filings with FERC proposing revisions to its Open Access Transmission Tariff (“Tariff”) and its “Reliability Assurance Agreement” (“RAA”) designed to...more

Allen Matkins

Renewable Energy Update 10.19.23

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The Biden administration is putting almost $3.5 billion into improving the strength and resiliency of the U.S. electric grid, government officials said on Wednesday. The money is coming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,...more

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Key Takeaways for the Energy Industry from the 2023 Texas Legislative Session: What Passed and What Failed

Monday, May 29, 2023, marked the official end of the 88th regular session of the Texas Legislature. It was an especially active session for the energy industry, which saw the passage of several bills that, if signed into law...more

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Renewable Energy Update - December 2022

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Western day-ahead market could save $1.2B a year, boost renewables output 1,800+ GWh: CAISO report - Utility Dive – November 23 - A day-ahead market across the western U.S. could save the region up to $1.2 billion a...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights, Volume 6, Issue 12

● Offshore Oil and Gas at Risk of Potentially Catastrophic Cyberattack: GAO - “The industry includes about 1,600 offshore oil and gas facilities that are highly dependent on remotely connected operational technology, the...more

Jones Day

New NGL Pipeline and Renewable Generation Interconnection Settlements Highlight FERC's Expanded Enforcement Focus

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On June 24, 2022, FERC issued orders approving settlement agreements resolving two investigations. The first involves whether a renewable generation developer, sPower Development Company, violated PJM Interconnection LLC's...more

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How the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Affects Texas

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With President Biden signing the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law, Texas is set to receive an estimated $35.4 billion to improve infrastructure. Jackson Walker attorneys Amanda Crouch and Kate Goodrich walk through...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Part 2: Investing in Transmission

This is the second post in our series on the recently enacted Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, covering how the Act invests in strengthening our electric grid, which could better prepare us for the shift from fossil...more

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Infrastructure Bill Provides Opportunities for Hydroelectric Industry

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On November 5th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the more than $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the bipartisan infrastructure framework (BIF). The Senate had already approved the...more

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Change is in the air – Japan introduces changes for a more efficient OSW site selection process

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On July 30, 2021, the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy (ANRE) of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) together with the Port Authority of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)...more

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Taiwan Offshore Wind Farm Projects: Updates to Guide Investors and Financiers through the Legal and Regulatory Framework

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In recent years, the Taiwanese Government set aggressive renewable energy targets, with a particular focus on the development of its offshore wind power capabilities. This exciting new market presents great opportunities for...more

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2021 Offshore Wind Auction in Germany

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There have not been any auctions for offshore wind projects in Germany since 2018. Recently, the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) called for the 2021 auction round. It is the first of its kind auction based on the...more

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Japan Renewable Alert 54

Under the Act on Promoting the Utilization of Sea Areas for the Development of Marine Renewable Energy Power Generation Facilities (Act No. 89 of 2018; the “Offshore Renewable Energy Act”), enforced on April 1, 2019, offshore...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Japan Renewable Alert 45: Stricter Examination on the Transfer of FIT Projects and Solar Projects Including Detached Land Plots

On April 1, the first day of the new fiscal year in Japan, many amendments to laws and regulations become effective and administrative interpretations and standards were revised; renewable energy laws and regulations are no...more

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DOE Requests Input on Fusion Public-Private Partnership Program

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Fusion holds the potential to revolutionize energy generation around the globe, and innovators in the private sector have been working hard to make this potential a reality.  ...more

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Energy Snippets

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Africa: The deserts are blooming - Time and time again, the deserts of Africa have been proven to harness the incredible potential to power the whole continent through solar energy. ...more

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Energy Snippets

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Time for South Africans to take climate change seriously - Addressing parliamentary members during the SONA debate, President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the need for citizens to take climate change seriously....more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Increasing Energy Access through Off-Grid Solutions

One billion people around the world currently live without access to electricity, and many more do not have a reliable energy source. Until recently, energy consumers relied almost exclusively on centralized grid...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Renewable Alert Letter 38: 32-40 yen Projects: The Risk of Lower Applicable Procurement Prices – Revised Outline From METI

On December 5, 2018, METI announced its "New Measures for Non Operational PV Projects under the FIT Scheme (Outline of Revisions)" to revise proposals it presented in October 2018 regarding new rules to substantially cut...more

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