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The Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) oversees the siting of large-scale energy facilities like wind and solar power projects, which often include an associated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). BESS is a...more
In 2016, the Province of Alberta passed the Renewable Electricity Act, cementing its commitment to increasing the amount of green energy produced in Alberta, with a goal of 30 percent of Alberta's electricity coming from...more
Over the last decade, agricultural communities in Israel have become increasingly attractive. They are attractive for investors looking to invest in existing industries, as well as for entrepreneurs seeking to establish...more
The first wind and solar farms in the United States were built in 1980 and 1982, respectively. The United States built the world’s very first wind farm, which was capable of producing only 600 kWh of electricity, while the...more
On June 28, 2021, the Ohio General Assembly passed Senate Bill (S.B.) 52, which places new requirements on renewable energy development in Ohio and changes to the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) process. The bill is specific...more
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez introduce ‘Green New Deal for Public Housing’ - The Hill – April 19 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) have introduced a “Green New Deal for Public...more
With the end of the first quarter of 2021 approaching, we thought it timely to issue an update on selected recent developments and proposed changes in law and policy touching environmental, land use, and natural resource...more
New law aims to increase individual home ownership in California - Bullet SFGate – September 29 - A bill prompted by the Moms 4 Housing occupation of a vacant West Oakland home late last year and signed by Governor...more
This past July, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) announced a final set of regulations for the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target program (SMART). Such regulations are intended to promote...more
New York State has positioned itself to claim the mantle of climate leadership on a global scale. But companies are struggling to get projects approved in a regulatory system that is slowed by constrained resources and...more
On May 23, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development made permanent the Temporary Amendments to OAR 660-033-0130, promulgated on January 29, 2019, which restrict the extent to which counties may approve...more
Energy Companies to Appeal Loss of Forest Service Permit for Atlantic Coast Pipeline - "The builders of the $7 billion Atlantic Coast Pipeline say they will appeal a federal court ruling that invalidated a permit allowing...more
Stoel Rives’ Energy Team has been monitoring and providing summaries of key energy-related bills introduced by California legislators since the beginning of the 2017-2018 legislative session. Legislators have been busy moving...more