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Wind Energy Leasing Moratorium Status Update

Wind energy projects along the coasts are facing uncertainty due to President Trump’s Presidential Memorandum issued on January 20, “Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing...more

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Presidential Memorandum on Wind Energy Designed to Decrease Permitting Efficiency and Increase Uncertainty for Onshore and...

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On January 20th, President Donald Trump launched his first attack on the wind industry by issuing a Presidential Memorandum, which temporarily bars future offshore wind leasing in federal waters and pauses issuance of any...more

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Trump Orders Moratorium on Federal Actions for Wind Projects and Withdrawal of New or Renewed Wind Leases in Outer Continental...

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On January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a Memorandum (the Memorandum) that orders a moratorium on new or renewed federal actions for onshore and offshore wind projects, pending federal review, and withdraws new...more

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Trump Executive Actions Impacting Renewable Energy

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On President Trump’s first and second days in office, the new administration released a flurry of executive actions, in the form of both memorandums and executive orders, focused on the energy industry:...more

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Trump Halts Offshore Wind Leasing and Federal Permitting for Wind Projects

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In a memorandum issued Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump halted federal offshore wind energy leasing and directed federal administrative agencies to cease the issuance and renewal of permits and approvals for onshore and...more

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A Fossil-Forward U.S. Energy Policy Begins to Take Shape under Trump

President Trump began his second term by issuing a barrage of executive orders, memoranda, and other directives, many of which targeted U.S. energy policy and the federal employees who implement it. Trump had campaigned on...more

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Winning by losing. The strategy of the NIMBYs and others trying to thwart wind energy.

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3 1 8 Allie Reed of Bloomberg Law has published a thought-provoking piece on the effect of legal challenges to offshore wind projects and the Justice Department's and developers' responses to those challenges. Some of...more

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Newly Signed SB 286 Streamlines and Clarifies Permitting Process for Offshore Wind

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In an important step toward meeting California’s goal of producing up to 5,000 MW of offshore wind energy by 2030, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 286 into law on October 7, 2023. Authored by California Senate...more

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CEC Releases Offshore Wind Permitting Roadmap that Proposes Several Permitting Pathways

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The California Energy Commission (“CEC”), on April 28, 2023, released an Offshore Wind Energy Permitting Roadmap that builds on the Draft Conceptual Permitting Roadmap the CEC published in December 2022... AB 525 requires the...more

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Two Commissions to Accelerate Clean Energy Development

It’s a well-worn cliché that siting clean energy projects in Massachusetts is difficult. The statutes, regulations, and permitting processes intended to protect the Commonwealth’s environment and communities can also slow...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Inflation Reduction Act Establishes Federal Green Bank, Expands OSW Leasing, Reforms Energy Project Permitting

On August 7, 2022 the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act – a sweeping piece of budget reconciliation legislation that touches on everything from energy and climate to Medicaid prescription prices. Germane to the...more

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[Webinar] Recent Developments in U.S. Offshore Wind - August 16th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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In this presentation, panelists will discuss recent developments in the U.S. offshore wind industry including recent progress and projects in the pipeline, challenges to development of U.S. offshore wind projects, key...more

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Developing Offshore Wind in California – Environmental Permitting and Interconnection Considerations

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The California coast offers significant potential for offshore wind development that can help the state reach its renewable energy goals. Developers of wind energy projects located off the California coast will face a number...more

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On-Demand Webinar | Charting a Course for Offshore Wind Energy in California

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On May 6, 2021, members of Nossaman’s Coastal Development and Environment & Land Use Groups along with some special guest speakers discussed current proposals and pending regulations concerning offshore wind development along...more

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[Webinar] Charting a Course for Offshore Wind Energy in California - May 6th, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PDT

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Please join members of Nossaman’s Coastal Development and Environment & Land Use Groups on May 6, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT as we present “Charting a Course for Offshore Wind Energy in California” to discuss...more

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[Webinar] Recent Developments in U.S. Offshore Wind Energy - March 4th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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The United States has tremendous offshore wind energy resource potential with the ability to provide thousands of highly-skilled jobs and large amounts of renewable energy in close proximity to many of the country’s largest...more

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Offshore wind projects: Assessing the environmental impact: United Kindgdom

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A global leader in offshore wind power capacity, the UK has seen rapid expansion in the sector. Government policy and strong investor interest have resulted in robust growth in the development of offshore wind farms in the...more

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Offshore wind projects: Assessing the environmental impact: Mexico

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With no offshore precedents, project proponents may find complexity, inconsistency and opportunity. In Latin America, Mexico has been a leader in the development of onshore wind energy plants. However, no offshore projects...more

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Offshore wind projects: Assessing the environmental impact: Japan

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Despite strong government support and growing capacity, a lengthy approval process may slow progress. In November 2018, the National Diet of Japan enacted the Act of Promoting Utilization of Sea Areas in Development of Power...more

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Offshore wind projects: Assessing the environmental impact: Australia

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Offshore wind projects face challenges that are not addressed by the regulatory system established for onshore projects. The Australian government's mandatory renewable energy target (MRET) supports investment in renewable...more

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