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Real Property Taxation of Solar and Wind Energy Systems in New York State

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In 2019, the New York State Legislature enacted the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (“CLCPA”), which requires New York State to rapidly decrease greenhouse emissions and scale up renewable energy capacity....more

Pullman & Comley - For What It May Be Worth

New Approach to Taxation of Solar Facilities Proposed in Connecticut

The inconsistent property tax treatment of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems by Connecticut municipalities has created impediments to their development.  These impediments run counter to the State’s policies seeking to promote...more

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Mississippi Renewable Energy Projects Poised For Continued Growth As New Tax Incentives Go Forward

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Pursuing and developing clean, renewable energy continues to play an important role in economic development momentum across the U.S. As states across the Southeast continue to grow their energy independence by prioritizing...more

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Virginia Clean Economy Act Update

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During its 2020 Session, the General Assembly passed and Governor Northam signed into law HB 1526/SB 851, the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA or Act). The VCEA codified the clean energy directives included in Executive Order...more

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Spotlight on PACE: PACE Projects From Downtown Redevelopments to Dairy Farms

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Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE”) has been maturing into a distinct asset class over the last decade. Foley has been involved in PACE since its early days, from highlighting the three early models program developers...more

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[Webinar] Virginia Solar & Energy Storage 2021 Legislative Update - March 31st, 11:00 am - 11:30 am EST

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Building on the progress from the 2020 legislative session and the passage of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), the Virginia General Assembly passed several important pieces of legislation affecting the solar and energy...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Battery Energy Storage Systems Integrated in Solar Facilities To Receive Tax Incentives

Intermittency is one of the largest issues impeding increased reliance on energy from utility-scale renewable energy generation sources such as wind and solar. Battery energy storage systems (“BESSs”) can alleviate concerns...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

NY Appellate Court Enforces 60-Day Deadline for Local Governments to Require PILOT Agreements from Solar Developers

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Decision binding on all local state taxing authorities - The Appellate Division of the New York courts has affirmed that a local governmental taxing authority must notify a solar project developer within 60 days from when...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Unpacking California Solar Taxation: What to Know During Development

Development of solar projects in California has been spurred by California’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS), which requires that 60% of retail electricity sales must be served by renewable resources by 2030 and requires...more

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Exempt Now and Forever More? Not So, Taxpayer

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Like many states, Florida has enacted a renewable energy device exemption legislation that is intended to incentivize construction of residential, building and utility size solar and wind farms....more

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Nevada's Renewable Energy Program Getting The Partial Abatements/Exemptions

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Nevada enacted a Renewable Energy Tax Abatement program in 2009, which it operates under the Governor’s Office of Energy (“GOE”). For eligible renewable energy facilities, the program awards partial abatements for sales and...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

New York Supports Solar with Expanded Net Metering & Sales Tax Exemptions

In July, the New York Public Service Commission increased the solar net metering limits for businesses and residences....more

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