Pepper Hamilton Higher Education "In Brief" Series: Renewable Energy Trends and Opportunities for College and Universities
At a time when the impact of climate change is at the forefront, countries are taking measures to fight against it and terms like Energy Star and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications have become...more
In our preceding articles for the Energy Efficiency series, our team examined the opportunities and risks in the context of greening existing real estate. This was linked to...more
With increased importance placed on environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, and with numerous companies prioritizing socially conscious goals, many landlords and tenants have implemented “Green Leases” as part...more
Los Angeles County commits to lifting eviction moratorium by year’s end - Los Angeles Times – September 14 - Los Angeles County will move forward with a plan to lift its pandemic-era eviction moratorium and other renter...more
New California bill could require “blue carbon” to offset coastal development Bullet The San Diego Union-Tribune – May 2 AB 2593 calls for projects to add “blue carbon” measures to their mitigation plans. Blue carbon refers...more
Four cities in L.A. sue state over Senate Bill 9 Bullet The Real Deal – April 1 Redondo Beach, Torrance, Carson, and Whittier filed a petition against Attorney General Rob Bonta challenging Senate Bill 9, which allows...more
Since the beginning of his presidential campaign, President Joe Biden has made clear his vision to drive the United States toward world leadership in green energy. With tax policy long an important tool in the toolbox for...more
Governor Newsom signs bill expediting the environmental review process for certain housing projects - Courthouse News Service – May 20 - California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed into law Senate Bill 7,...more
California lawmakers wrestle with coronavirus on top of housing shortages - Bullet San Francisco Chronicle – May 9 - As the Legislature returns for a session redefined by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic,...more
California lawmakers eye limits on housing project fees - Associated Press – February 25 - In their latest bid to combat California’s affordable housing crisis, state lawmakers this Monday announced a package of bills...more
With a constantly evolving legal landscape, colleges, universities and independent schools encounter a vast spectrum of new topics on any given day. Pepper Hamilton's Higher Education Practice Group has created its "In Brief"...more
Tatu City development completes its first solar installation - As part of a 30 MW strategy for Tatu City real estate developer Rendeavour has installed its first solar power plant in Kenya....more
In a report titled Moving Electrons, investment firm Village Capital highlighted the transportation sector as the next big focal point for cleantech investors seeking opportunities to support firms and sectors that are likely...more
This year is proving to be the year of investing in innovative energy technology. Mercom Capital Group reports that in the first half of 2017, over $1 billion in venture capital and private equity funding has been invested in...more
Sustainable Development Focus - Trump wants to cut programs that help buildings save energy. This new study says they work. Washington Post - Mar 27 New research suggests that programs for improving energy...more
Sustainable Development Focus - A suburban experiment aims for free energy - New York Times - Jun 3 - At first glance, Anthony and Vanessa Genau’s home in a subdivision beneath the San Gabriel Mountains is like...more