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The King’s Speech: Hints at the Planning Reform to Come

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So, now is the time to deliver. Among an abundance of new legislation announced in the King’s Speech, we see the legislative beginning of a heavily trailed reform to the planning system with the delivery of high quality...more

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U.S. Government Plans to Leverage Public-Private Partnerships to Make Federal Buildings More Energy Efficient

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As the nation’s largest energy consumer, the U.S. federal government plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions across its expansive portfolio of more than 350,000 federal buildings. In a pioneering move, the Biden administration...more

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UK Energy Act 2023 - What to Know About the Landmark Act

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The Act demonstrates the UK’s renewed commitment to reaching net zero and paves the way for players in key industries to achieve their targets. On 26 October 2023, the UK Energy Act 2023 (the Act) received Royal Assent....more

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Primera ronda de energía eólica costa afuera en Colombia

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El primer borrador de pliegos en el marco de la primera ronda de energía eólica costa afuera en Colombia fue socializado por parte del Ministerio de Minas y Energía (MME), la Dirección General Marítima (DIMAR) y la Agencia...more

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From Agricultural Lands to Business Projects: How to Overcome Challenges along the Way

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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

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NEPA: The Old Becomes New

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The regulations that implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) are crucially important for the development of major energy and infrastructure projects in the United States. For example, the NEPA regulations will...more

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Enacting President Biden's Infrastructure Bill: Opportunities in The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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The Road Towards Better Infrastructure On November 15  2021, President Biden signed into the law the long-awaited Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ("IIJA")....more

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United States Senate Amendment 2137 to House Resolution 3684 Passes United States Congress 228 to 206

The following is a high-level summary of key components of the "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" that will meaningfully impact the infrastructure / public-private partnership ("P3"), renewable energy and public finance...more

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Pritzker Signs Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Launching Illinois into a Renewable Energy Future

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“Decarbonization” and “Electrification” are the buzzwords floating around Illinois following Governor Pritzker’s signing of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (the “Act”) on September 15, 2021. As the largest and most...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - October 2020

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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

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Energy & Infrastructure Insight – Winter 2020 – Issue 2

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We are pleased to introduce the second edition of our Energy & Infrastructure Insight, providing information and analysis of current issues and projects across the globe. In this edition, we offer insights into the...more

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Bipartisan Bill Could Increase Renewable Energy Development on Public Lands

Renewable energy on public lands may receive a boost from legislation introduced by Reps. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and Mike Levin (D-CA) on July 17....more

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UK Infrastructure – Spring growth at the grassroots?

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Uncertainty remains over the infrastructure aspirations of the UK central government. As part of a series of articles on infrastructure, Caroline Miller Smith, Partner at White & Case, London, considers whether there might be...more

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Time may be running out for Texas property tax abatements

The Texas state legislature must decide whether or not to extend the ad valorem property tax abatement program currently authorized under state law. The program is currently set to expire on September 1, 2019. Local tax...more

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Rhode Island Issues New RFP for 400 MW of Renewable Energy; Bid Submissions Due October 2018

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National Grid, Rhode Island’s largest electric distribution company, has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for 10 - 15-year contracts for up to 400 MW of nameplate capacity of renewable energy and renewable energy...more

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Rhode Island To Issue New RFP For 400 Megawatts of Clean Energy

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This week, Rhode Island Governor Gina M. Raimondo directed the Office of Energy Resources to work with the state’s utilities in issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for 400 megawatts of clean energy from solar, wind, and...more

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Indonesia’s MEMR Regulation 12: A Step Forward or a Step Back?

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Despite a significant renewable energy potential, Indonesia currently only produces six percent of its electricity from renewable energy.  The Indonesian government is targeting increasing this to 23 percent by 2025.  Many...more

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West Coast Real Estate Update: November 2016 #1

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New Study Finds $6.7 Billion of Private Investment Along Foothill Gold Line - According to a new study, the extension of the light rail line east of Los Angeles, known as the Foothill Gold Line, has attracted billions...more

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Public-Private Partnerships Can Power the Green Economy

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At the first presidential debate, Hillary Clinton expressed a desire for the United States to become the “clean energy superpower of the 21st century.” Donald Trump responded that he, too, believes in all forms of energy, but...more

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DRECP Agencies Announce Phase I Updates

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Phase I of the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (“DRECP”) is underway on the 9.8 million acres of public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”). As discussed in our previous post, the four lead...more

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Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan to Streamline Permitting for 20,000 Megawatts of Renewable Energy

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On September 23, 2014, the California Energy Commission (“CEC”), California Department of Fish and Wildlife (“CDFW”), US Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”), and US Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS”) released the Draft...more

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IRS Issues Additional Guidance with Respect to 2013 Beginning of Construction Rules for Wind and Other Renewable Projects

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The Internal Revenue Service (Service) issued Notice 2014-46 (Notice) on August 8, 2014, to provide further guidance on meeting the beginning of construction requirements for wind and other qualified facilities (biomass,...more

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Department of Energy Draft Renewable Energy and Efficient Energy Loan Guarantee Solicitation Alert

On April 16, 2014, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) issued a draft loan guarantee solicitation for renewable energy and efficient energy projects and facilities. The draft solicitation is...more

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DOI Secretary Jewell Announces Two Utility-Scale Solar Projects in California and Nevada

Secretary Jewell, of the Department of Interior, announced approval of two utility-scale solar projects located on the California-Nevada border. The Stateline Solar Project will be located in the Mojave Desert in San...more

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Crossing the Finish Line for Shared Renewables in California

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On September 11, 2013, the California Assembly passed Senate Bill 43 (“SB 43”) by a vote of 57-16 and the California Senate passed SB 43 by a vote of 27-12. SB 43, when signed into law, will create the Green Tariff Shared...more

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