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Key Details in the U.S. Senate's Climate, Tax, and Health Care Legislation

​​​​​​​Following 15 hours of debate and votes, the U.S. Senate passed legislation this weekend tackling inflation, climate change, and health care. The Senate approved the Inflation Reduction Act on a 51-50 party-line vote,...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: The energy tax provisions you need to know about

​​​​​​​The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the Act) runs 725 pages and includes numerous energy tax provisions aimed at enhancing US energy security. The Act, if enacted, would extend and expand the renewable and alternative...more

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Key Senators Agree to Significantly Expand Tax Incentives for Clean Energy

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The Inflation Reduction Act, which includes the most dramatic expansion of clean energy tax credits in recent history, would provide a multi-year extension of existing tax credits for wind and solar, increase tax credits for...more

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Dark Days Ahead for Solar Power in the Sunshine State

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HB 741, a bill passed by Florida’s Senate and House of Representatives and awaiting the signature of Governor Ron DeSantis, is expected to devastate the state’s growing solar power industry. ...more

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Ohio General Assembly passes S.B. 52: Changes to wind and solar siting requirements

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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

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Good News For C&I Solar – Maine Passes New Legislation

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Good news this week, in that Maine has officially paved the way for solar in the state, particularly for C&I and community solar. Two new bills (LD 1494 – RPS bill, and LD 1711 – Solar bill) passed the Senate and House last...more

Stoel Rives - Renewable + Law

Updates to Energy-Related Bills in the 2017-2018 California Legislative Session

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

Stoel Rives - Renewable + Law

House Bill Would Extend the ITC to Standalone Energy Storage Systems

The investment tax credit (“ITC”) plays a major role in driving investment in the U.S. solar energy market. Earlier this month, two members of Congress introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide a...more

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Rhode Island Considering Legislation to Streamline Process of Developing Renewable Energy Projects

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The Rhode Island General Assembly is considering several bills designed to streamline the local permitting process statewide and make it easier and cheaper for developers of renewable energy projects to do business in the...more

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Nevada Legislature Approves Bills to Encourage Distributed Generation and Community Solar Projects

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The Nevada legislature took several actions in the last days of its 2017 legislative session to reopen the state to the development of and investment in distributed generation and community solar projects...more

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Germany’s Reform of the EEG Provides New Opportunities for Investors in Renewables

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The reformed Renewable Energy Sources Act will create expanded market opportunities across the renewable energy sector and new investment opportunities in generation projects and smart grid operational technologies....more

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Energy & Environment Update - November 2015

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Energy and Climate Debate - In his final major effort prior to retiring last week, Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) reached a bipartisan agreement, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, with other House and Senate...more

Allen Matkins

Renewable Energy Update - October 2015 #3

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Renewable Energy Focus - Attractive PPA prices will keep U.S. utility-scale solar power strong: Solar Industry Magazine - Oct 13: Reports of the death of utility-scale solar in the U.S. have been greatly exaggerated. A...more

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Energy & Environment Update - October 2015 #2

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Energy and Climate Debate - Congress is in recess this week for the Columbus Day holiday, but will return next week with full schedules in both chambers. The House will focus heavily on the leadership race to...more

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Energy & Environment Update - October 2015

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Energy and Climate Debate - With Congress avoiding a government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution last week, both the House and Senate are in session this week with full schedules, including several energy and...more

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Renewable Energy Update - October 2015

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Renewable Energy Focus - Price of solar energy in the U.S. has fallen to 5¢/kWh on average: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - Sep 30: Solar energy pricing is at an all-time low, according to a new report released...more

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NC Legislative Update for September 2015 #2

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This Week - The sole focus for both chambers this week was the budget. Last weekend, budget writers from the two chambers remained in Raleigh over the Labor Day weekend to continue negotiations. Significant progress was...more

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Energy & Environment Update - July 2015 #3

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Energy and Climate Debate - With just two or three weeks before the August recess – two for the House, three for the Senate – Congress has a full schedule. The Senate will devote much of this week to the Highway bill,...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

The Baker Administration looks to Hydropower to meet GHG goals

The Baker Administration announced on July 9 that it filed a bill for sourcing long-term hydroelectric power in the Commonwealth. Hydroelectric power currently provides a small portion of electricity consumed in...more

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Energy & Environment Update - July 2014 #3

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In This Issue: - Commerce Department Action on Solar Trade Case - Energy and Climate Debate - Congress - Administration - Department of Agriculture - Department of Commerce -...more

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