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Transferability of Energy Credits under the Inflation Reduction Act: What do you need to know?

Now that final regulations on the transferability of energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act have been issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), many investors...more

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May 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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AUSTRALIAN UPDATE - Updated Bill to Introduce Climate-Related Financial Reporting Regime - Background - The Australian Government released the first reading draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market...more

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New Domestic Content Adder Guidance: ‘Buy American’ is Back

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On May 16, 2024, the Department of the Treasury and the IRS announced the release of Notice 2024-41, which clarifies the safe harbor for classification of project components created in Notice 2023-38 and provides a new safe...more

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White House Activates $20 Billion IRA Funding Program for Renewable Energy Projects

On April 4, 2024, the White House activated a much-anticipated program meant to catalyze private investment in clean technology across the United States. It will award $20 billion in grant funding to eight recipients under...more

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The Road Ahead for Private Equity: Energy Transition

The energy transition posts a tremendous opportunity for private equity investors. The scale of the investment requirement makes private capital a “must have” and a broad spectrum of energy transition opportunities,...more

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COP28: Takeaways for Businesses and Investors

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The 28th United Nations (U.N.) Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) wrapped up in Dubai in mid-December 2023. This Article summarizes key takeaways and describes the potential implications for businesses and...more

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Decarbonisation in Africa

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As the world focuses on energy transition and decarbonisation, there is clearly no shortage of bold ambition on the part of many African governments to play a key role in global efforts to tackle climate change. Meanwhile,...more

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Investing in India

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What a difference a decade can make! Since the publication of our first report, "Navigating India: Lessons for Foreign Investors," in 2013, India has undergone a remarkable transformation. The country’s population grew by 100...more

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M&A Trends to Watch in 2024: Navigating the Shifting Landscape

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As we approach 2024, the M&A landscape is set to experience more shifts and trends that will redefine how companies approach these transactions, and CEOs are keeping a keen eye. n this volatile post-pandemic era...more

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Proposed Regulations Limit Green Energy Tax Credits for ERISA Plan Investors

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”) provides generous tax credits for certain clean energy investments (e.g., 50% of the applicable basis in wind and solar farm projects). However, Treasury’s proposed regulations...more

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Nora Brownell: An In-Depth Conversation With the Former FERC Commissioner – Battery + Storage Podcast

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Get ready to plug into the electrifying mind of Nora Brownell. This week, Bill sits down with the former FERC commissioner and current partner at Clean Energy Ventures to discuss everything FERC-land and beyond. Listen in as...more

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US and EU Commit to Making Deal on Electric Vehicle Subsidies; Unveil more Cooperation on Green Energy and Economic Security

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The US and EU announced a range of commitments on green energy and economic security cooperation on March 10, 2023, in a meeting between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Joe Biden. The most...more

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ESG and the Sustainable Economy Handbook - Overview

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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and the sustainable economy are concepts that often overlap and frequently intertwine. Whether viewed separately or together, they have significantly changed global investing and...more

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IRS Issues Critical Wage and Apprenticeship Guidance under Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

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The US Department of the Treasury just released its guidance on the labor requirements that must be fulfilled in order to maintain the credit for the full amount for clean energy and infrastructure projects under the...more

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Energy & Sustainability Client Feature — FirstLight Power

This month we are excited to feature FirstLight Power, a leading clean power producer and energy storage company with operating and development assets in New England, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, including an...more

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Inflation Reduction Act Includes Expansive Tax Incentives for Clean Energy Investors and Developers

On July 27, 2022, Senator Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reached an agreement on a budget reconciliation bill and released the “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” (the “Act”). A significant part of the Act...more

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What the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Means for Renewable Energy Developers, Investors and Manufacturers

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On July 27, 2022, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced that they had reached an agreement on a proposed reconciliation package: the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, HR 5376,...more

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Direct Pay: A Conversation with Shannon Maher Bañaga, Spokesperson, The Partnership for Clean Energy Investment

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Direct pay proposals contained in the proposed Build Back Better Act promise to establish a system that would allow renewable energy developers to elect to receive ITC and PTC tax credits as a refundable credit....more

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Offshore Wind Energy Momentum Continues

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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held its second offshore wind lease sale of 2022 off the East Coast on May 11, bringing in $315 million from two lease areas in the Carolina Long Bay. The lease sale was unique in...more

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International Legal Highlights - December 2021

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CROSS-PRACTICE TEAM RECOVERS $6 MILLION FROM BITCOIN THIEF IN SHORT ORDER - The Challenge: In the emerging cryptocurrency space, most investors store their assets in digital wallets, where—unlike traditional bank...more

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Canadian outbound dealmaking rebounds

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Canadian dealmakers are betting on large overseas purchases as market confidence returns - Canadian dealmakers have become a major presence beyond their borders, conducting a total of 361 outbound deals worth a total of...more

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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Accelerating the Deployment of Hydrogen

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On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (commonly known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (BIF). The overall package is worth $1 trillion, and advances much...more

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Key Takeaways | Lender Outlook on the Debt Financing of Renewables and Transactions

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During the latest webinar in our Energy Transition series, McDermott Partners Robert da Silva Ashley and John Bridge hosted Paul Pace, SVP and team leader at KeyBank, and Andrew Chen, managing director at CIT, to discuss the...more

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What are ESG Bonds and Green Bonds and Should You Consider Issuing Them?

When an investment banker is marketing the bonds of your municipality, authority or school district, the more investors that show interest in purchasing your bonds, the lower your interest rate will be on those bonds....more

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[Webinar] The Future of Energy Transition: Lender Outlook on the Debt Financing of Renewables and Transactions - November 3rd,...

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On November 3, McDermott partners Robert da Silva Ashley and John Bridge will host Paul Pace, SVP and Team Leader at KeyBank, to discuss the current outlook of leading lenders in the US renewables and transactions space. More...more

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