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EPA Proposes Granting Arizona Primacy for All Classes of Injection Wells

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The proposal could accelerate the permitting process for projects in the state, including carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects....more

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NYSERDA Releases Draft RFP for 2025 Bulk Storage Procurement

On May 13, 2025, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (“NYSERDA”) released a draft Index Storage Credit Request for Proposals (ISCRFP25-1) for bulk energy storage projects (the “Draft RFP”). ...more

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DOE Proposes to Limit NEPA Review for Transmission, Storage, and Solar

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On November 16, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NOPR”) to update its National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) implementing regulations to add a categorical exclusion for...more

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Ohio Power Siting Board Finalizes Rule Revisions Following Multi-Year Process

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On July 20, 2023, the Ohio Power Siting Board (“Board” or “OPSB”) issued its final determination on a comprehensive set of proposed revisions to the rules governing the procedures before the OPSB and its siting criteria. The...more

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DOE invites public comment on RFPs for HALEU development

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On June 5, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) released two long awaited draft requests for proposals (“RFPs”) to support the development of high-assay low-enriched uranium (“HALEU”) in the United States....more

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California Energy Commission Releases Draft Permitting Roadmap for Offshore Wind Development and Report on Economic Benefits of...

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) recently released drafts of two key work products required by AB 525: a Conceptual Permitting Roadmap and a Report on the Preliminary Assessment of Economic Benefits of Offshore Wind...more

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On November 8, 2022, the draft of the “guidelines for public tender of exclusive occupancy and use” (the “Public Tender Guidelines” and the draft of the Public Tender Guidelines for Round 2, the “Draft Guidelines”) for “Round...more

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New Federal Tax Credits Require Compliance with New Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Mandates on Clean Energy Construction

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On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. Among many other provisions, the IRA contains a new federal 30% tax credit for private construction, alteration or repair of...more

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California Offshore Wind Gains Momentum with Two Key Milestones in April

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In early April there were two major leaps forward in offshore wind development in California. On April 6, 2022, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), a bureau within the U.S. Interior Department, released a Draft...more

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Virginia DEQ Issues Proposed Small Energy Storage Facilities Permit by Rule (PBR) Regulations for Comment

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On November 1, 2021, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued proposed small energy storage facilities permit by rule regulations (Storage PBR Regulations). The proposed Storage PBR Regulations establish...more

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U.S. FERC considers overhaul to its transmission planning and development rules, a big step in achieving clean energy goals

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On July 15, 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) unanimously approved and issued an advance notice of a proposed rulemaking (ANOPR) seeking public comment on reforms to its transmission and interconnection...more

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FERC To Natural Gas Pipeline Industry: What about Environmental Justice?

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently invited public comment on environmental justice matters it may consider in future natural gas pipeline certificate proceedings, reopening a three-year-old notice and...more

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Renewable Energy Update - January 2021 #3

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President Biden readies second batch of climate orders - Reuters – January 21 - Building on his executive orders signed on the afternoon of Inauguration Day, President Joe Biden will announce a second round of...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - January 2021 #2

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DOI unveils plan to weaken protections for millions of acres of California desert - Reuters – January 13 - The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) on Wednesday proposed weakening environmental protections for millions...more

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Renewable Energy Update - November 2020

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California leading push for renewable power - Bullet KPBS – October 26 - The use of renewable energy is surging in California. A new report from Environment California Research shows that there has been a huge jump in...more

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Renewable Energy Update - October 2020 #2

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SEIA report finds corporations have invested in 8,300 MW of U.S. solar - Bullet Solar Power World – October 7 - Tech giants, major retailers, and other corporate leaders are making significant investments in clean...more

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Corps Proposes to Modify Nationwide Permit 12 to Simplify Pre-Construction Notification for Pipelines

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On September 15, 2020, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) issued its “Proposal to Reissue and Modify Nationwide Permits” (Proposed Rule). Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers...more

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FERC Proposes to Modify Water Quality Certification Waiver Period for Natural Gas Projects

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On September 9, 2020, FERC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NOPR”) proposing updated regulations that will establish a one-year period for state agencies or other certifying authorities (“Certifying Agencies”) to act...more

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Petition Seeks Federal Overturn of Net Metering, Calls into Question Federal vs. State Authority Over Solar Sales

A petition filed in April by the New England Ratepayers Association (NERA) has requested that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reassess its authority over retail solar sales, stating that the federal...more

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Renewable Energy Update - June 2020 #2

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Plunging renewable energy prices mean U.S. can hit 90% clean electricity by 2035 without extra cost - Forbes – June 9 - Renewable energy has historically been considered too expensive and too unreliable to power our...more

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Renewable Energy Update - March 2020

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CPUC proposes optimal 2030 system portfolio tripling battery storage, more than doubling solar - Bullet Utility Dive – February 27 - The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is proposing to adopt a 46 million...more

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USFWS proposes to codify Trump Administration position on MBTA

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Yesterday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) released a pre-publication version of its long-awaited update to regulations governing Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) implementation (Proposed Regulations)....more

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Connecticut DEEP Intends to Reissue Stormwater General Permit with New Requirements for Solar Facilities – Public Information...

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The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection notified individuals by e-mail on December 27, 2019 of its Notice of Tentative Decision of Intent to Reissue the General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater...more

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EPA Proposes Changes to The Section 401 Water Quality Certification Process

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Consistent with the President’s focus on streamlining the permitting process and jumpstarting energy infrastructure projects as outlined in his Executive Order 13868, the USEPA published new rules related to the state’s role...more

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Virginia Seeks Comments on Solar PBR Regulations

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On May 27, 2019, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) announced it is considering amending 9 VAC 15-60, Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit Regulation by Rule (the “PBR Regulations”). The PBR...more

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