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“We’re at a moment where the drive for innovation is clashing with the realities of risk.” – Roberta Downey In this video, London partner Roberta Downey examines how rapid technological change — from offshore wind to soaring...more
The renewable energy industry in the United States is facing new headwinds in the form of state legislation that could delay, disincentivize, or even potentially prevent the completion of planned solar and wind projects. For...more
From a U.S. bankruptcy perspective, distressed debt investing is often based on two fundamental principles in the bankruptcy system: 1) a secured creditor is entitled to the value of its collateral in a given bankruptcy case...more
On May 15, 2025, the FERC’s Office of Energy Policy and Innovation, in coordination with the Office of Electric Reliability, released their 2025 Summer Energy Market and Electric Reliability Assessment, highlighting key...more
This Tax Alert is the second in a series of monthly alerts that I will issue to discuss tax legislation in 2025 and the outlook for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) renewable energy tax incentives. You can find the first Tax...more
After years of building momentum, ESG efforts are now facing increasing scrutiny amid a shifting political landscape. Early in his second term, President Donald Trump’s administration rolled back several key policies, calling...more
Latin America presents a compelling, albeit complex, investment landscape as we move through 2025. While the region is projected for modest economic acceleration, the global stage is marked by political shifts and evolving...more
Performance guarantees and performance liquidated damages (PLDs) are an essential element of most engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, especially those related to solar and biogas projects; they make...more
With plans for energy transition infrastructure projects well underway, their successful delivery demands that parties swiftly get to grips with the important issues when negotiating, administering and managing claims and...more
Solar panel rooftop leases have become increasingly popular among real estate owners in Florida, and beyond, as an additional revenue generator for commercial properties, in large part because owners often perceive them as...more
Environmental General Counsel (“EGC”) Founder and Principal Catherine W. Johnson recently interviewed Ferruccio Bongiorni, Founder and Managing Director of Studio Bongiorni located in Milan, Italy, about sustainability issues...more
On March 18, 2025, Philip Tingle joined a panel discussion during Infocast’s Solar + Wind Finance & Investment Summit titled “Tax Credit Transfer Markets: Players, Platforms & Projections” that covered market trends, pricing...more
The growing demands of data centers are positioning renewables as essential, with wind, solar, and storage offering the most flexible and cost-effective solution to grid instability. This week, the New York Times reported...more
Both the US and global energy storage markets have experienced rapid growth over the last year and are expected to continue expanding rapidly in order to support grid resiliency. Through 2030, the global energy storage market...more
On February 27, 2025, Partner Allison Perlman moderated a panel during Infocast’s ERCOT Market Summit 2025 that examined ongoing changes to the renewable energy development landscape within the Electric Reliability Council of...more
Data center developers face a myriad of challenges when it comes to financing and debt issuance. In this blog post, Womble Of Counsel Barlow Keener delves into the intricacies of these topics with Womble Of Counsel David...more
Over the past few years, we have seen growing interest in Commercial Paper (CP) programmes with a sustainable focus. Traditionally used by corporations, financial institutions, sovereigns, and other issuers for...more
As noted , the renewable energy sector faces growing concerns over its vulnerability to cyberattacks. Since then, the situation has not improved; the U.S. electrical grid has grown more vulnerable to cyberattacks, with...more
The risk of catastrophic wildfires is increasing. Rising global temperatures, changing precipitation and wind patterns, and alterations in vegetation are contributing to environmental conditions conducive to more frequent and...more
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are an essential component of California’s leading energy transition strategy, enabling the state to integrate renewable energy production, stabilize the grid and ensure a reliable energy...more
Today on “Terra Firma: Conversations on Commercial Real Estate,” Stacey C. Tyler and Zachary L. Berliner talk with Alex Lassiter, the CEO and founder of Greenplaces, which helps businesses navigate the complexities of carbon...more
The mining industry’s largest players are exploring cross-sector alliances to advance innovation programs and achieve sustainability goals. Matthew Johnson, Lachlan Poustie and Cynthia Urda Kassis ask which key elements...more
This is the first article in Womble Bond Dickinson’s Energy & Natural Resources thought leadership series titled “Going Nuclear: A Sustainable Solution to Rising Energy Demand.” The series will explore the changing landscape...more
Offshore wind energy is a new and developing frontier in the global transition to renewable power, with ambitious worldwide projects competing for expertise in a fledgling industry. As this industry grows, so too do the...more
On September 10, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Barr gave a speech (the Barr Speech) in which he outlined the principal changes to the federal banking agencies' 2023 proposal to implement the Basel Endgame (the...more