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Renewable Energy Update 11.6.25

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The Solano County Board of Supervisors has voted unanimously to update regulations on battery energy storage systems (BESS). However, the California Energy Commission’s Opt-In Certification Program (originally authorized...more

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New Army Corps Guidance Puts Wind and Solar Projects in the Slow Lane

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On September 18, 2025, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works issued a memorandum directing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) to consider new factors when deciding whether to grant permit applications...more

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Clean Energy Tax Changes Cut Timelines, Add Red Tape

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Significant changes to the Inflation Reduction Act through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are set to reshape energy project development, financing strategies and long-term investment planning. Through revised deadlines,...more

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Le Canada et la Nouvelle-Écosse publient une orientation stratégique pour le projet Wind West Atlantic Energy

Le 18 septembre 2025, la Régie Canada-Nouvelle-Écosse de l’énergie extracôtière (la « Régie ») a reçu une orientation stratégique du gouvernement du Canada et du gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Écosse (l’« orientation stratégique...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada and Nova Scotia Issue Strategic Direction for Wind West Atlantic Energy Project

On September 18, 2025, the Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator (Regulator) received strategic direction from the Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia (the Strategic Direction) to initiate Canada’s...more

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OBBBA Renewable Energy Provisions: Frequently Asked Questions - UPDATED 9/22/25

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On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was enacted. Several provisions of the OBBBA will impact renewable energy projects and the tax credits generated by such projects. Such provisions include the...more

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DEEP Issues Final Request for Proposals from Private Developers of Zero Carbon Energy Using Onshore Wind, Solar and Co-located...

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On September 10, 2025, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) released a final expedited Request for Proposal (RFP). ...more

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The IRS Sets New "Beginning Construction" Guidance for Wind and Solar Projects Seeking Tax Credits

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In a decision that could make it challenging for wind and solar projects to qualify for the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Production Tax Credit (PTC), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2025-42 on...more

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Colombia avanza en regulación de energía eólica con nuevo proyecto de decreto

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El Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible (MADS) de Colombia publicó para comentarios un proyecto de decreto que crea la Licencia Ambiental Eólica con Diseño Optimizado (LAEólica). A través de este instrumento, los...more

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Beginning of Construction for Solar and Wind Facilities: What's Changed?

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The IRS on Aug. 15, 2025, released Notice 2025-42, which provides guidance on how taxpayers can establish the "beginning of construction" (BOC) of a wind or solar facility for purposes of determining whether such facility is...more

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Renewable Energy Update 8.22.25

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on August 15 issued new rules that would restrict the ability of wind and solar companies to claim federal tax credits, a move that could hinder numerous renewable energy projects under...more

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IRS Issues Guidance on Beginning of Construction for Wind and Solar Facilities Under the OBBBA

On August 15, 2025, the IRS and the Treasury Department released Notice 2025-42 (the Notice), providing critical guidance on the beginning of construction requirements for wind and solar facilities in light of the One Big...more

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IRS Releases Updated OBBBA-Related Energy Credit Guidance

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On August 15, 2025, the US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) issued Notice 2025-42 (the “August 2025 Notice”), providing critical guidance on the determination of when construction begins...more

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Ohio Department of Development Updates QEP PILOT Construction Reporting Process

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The Ohio Department of Development (“ODOD”) has made some changes to documents provided by renewable energy projects that have received certification as a Qualified Energy Project (“QEP”) in the Payment in Lieu of Taxes...more

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Treasury Guidance Narrows Beginning of Construction Rules for Wind and Solar Projects

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Wind and solar projects seeking to begin construction before July 4, 2026, must meet stricter qualification criteria for some tax incentives....more

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Navigating the New Construction Timing Rules for Wind and Solar Tax Credits

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The renewable energy sector faces significant regulatory changes following the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on July 4, 2025. Through IRS Notice 2025-42, issued under Executive Order 14315, the Treasury...more

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New "Beginning of Construction" Guidelines Issued for Wind and Solar Tax Credits

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The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has issued Notice 2025-42 to implement the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBBA") mandate to phase out the clean electricity production tax credit (§ 45Y) and investment tax credit (§ 48E)...more

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IRS Issues Beginning of Construction Guidance in Response to July Executive Order

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On August 15, the Treasury Department (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2025-42, which provides guidance on the beginning of construction requirement as it relates to the new credit termination...more

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IRS Releases New Beginning of Construction Rules for Clean Energy Tax Credits

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The IRS on Aug. 15, 2025, released Notice 2025-42, which provides new guidance on how taxpayers can establish that they have begun construction of a wind or solar facility for purposes of determining whether such facility is...more

Allen Matkins

Renewable Energy Update 8.15.25

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The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled on August 7 that state regulators were given undue deference in deciding to roll back rooftop solar credits for homeowners, reversing an appeals court ruling that upheld the...more

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DOE’s New NEPA Guidance: Streamlines Review and More Opportunity

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Recent changes to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) procedures for complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), geared at streamlining the environmental review process, may offer some benefits to...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

NYPA’s New 7 GW Renewable Development Goal: What to Expect When Contracting With NYPA

On July 29, 2025, the New York Power Authority (“NYPA”) released for public comment a draft of the NYPA Renewables Updated Strategic Plan (the “Updated Plan”). The Updated Plan lays out a pathway for NYPA to contract with...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 6, June 2025

Welcome to our sixth issue of The Site Report for 2025! In this edition, we address Pennsylvania and Amazon's newest data center project, one of North Carolina’s largest-ever economic development announcements, how the...more

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Renewables in the Crosshairs: DOI and DOT Announce Numerous New Anti-Wind and Solar Orders and Policies

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During the week of July 28, the Trump administration unleashed a new burst of actions aimed squarely at blocking wind and solar energy with the announcement of two new secretarial orders (SO) and three new policies by the...more

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Renewable Energy Update 8.1.25

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a new set of reliability standards designed to ensure the stability of the U.S. electric grid as more wind and solar resources come online. The standards, developed...more

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