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CARB Provides New Guidance On SB 253 Reporting
On July 21, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) held a public workshop to provide updates on the implementation of SB 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, which requires U.S.-based entities doing business in California with more than $1 billion in annual revenue to disclose their Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions. During the workshop, CARB introduced a revised reporting deadline, a phased-in approach to Scope 3 reporting, changes to the treatment of insurance companies, and proposed assurance requirements that would apply from 2027 and beyond.
United States Environment
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
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Beneath The Surface – Unlocking Development And Funding For Midstream Projects In The UK And Europe
As global demand for critical minerals accelerates, the midstream – the processing and refining of raw materials into usable industrial inputs – is increasingly viewed as a strategically important section of the metals value chain and key to industrial sovereignty. However, despite the strong demand narrative, midstream projects in the UK and Europe face significant challenges.
Worldwide Energy
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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Navigating Nuclear: Updates in New Jersey
New Jersey has enacted the Power NJ Act, establishing a state-led competitive procurement framework to develop at least 1,100 megawatts of new nuclear generation capacity. The legislation requires the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to issue a request for expressions of interest by January 2027, with final project approvals expected by July 2028, while implementing strict ratepayer protections and requiring federal financing for approved projects.
United States Energy
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K&L Gates LLP
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Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections — July 2026
This comprehensive newsletter explores the intersection of commercial real estate, data center development, and energy infrastructure, featuring insights on thermal storage technology, FERC regulatory proceedings, and the power bottleneck challenging AI infrastructure growth. Legal experts and industry leaders examine how regulatory frameworks, market dynamics, and technological innovation are reshaping sustainable energy and digital infrastructure investments.
United States Real Estate
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Mintz
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The Supreme Court Kicks Humphrey's To The Curb At End Of Term That Saw Continued Refinement Of Limits To Agency Power
The Supreme Court's recent decisions in Trump v. Slaughter, FCC v. AT&T, and Sripetch v. SEC have fundamentally reshaped administrative law, particularly affecting independent agencies like FERC. While the Court overturned nearly a century of precedent protecting agency independence and clarified enforcement procedures, the full implications for energy regulators and other federal agencies remain uncertain and will likely be tested through future litigation.
United States Government
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Steptoe LLP
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E2 Law Podcast: Episode 24 | Natural Hydrogen Leasing and Development: Legal Frameworks for an Emerging Frontier
This episode examines the legal and contractual framework surrounding natural hydrogen exploration and production in the United States, comparing traditional oil and gas leases with emerging hydrogen-specific agreements. The discussion covers critical provisions including granting clauses, royalty structures, environmental attributes, and the practical challenges of developing this nascent energy resource.
United States Energy
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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A Bipartisan Bright Spot: Military Construction-VA Bill
During the week of May 12, the House passed its first bill of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 cycle, advanced a second bill through full committee, and held cabinet-level budget hearings. The Senate held FY 2027 budget hearings as well. The week of May 19 was the last session week before the Memorial Day recess, and it was largely a rinse-and-repeat week during this busy appropriations time of year.
United States Energy
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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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Quantum Is Coming – Is Your Data Ready? What The New Quantum Executive Orders Mean For Your Business
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued six show cause orders targeting Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators, demanding they justify or reform their interconnection rules for data centers and large energy users. As electricity demand skyrockets from data center proliferation, FERC is taking unprecedented action to accelerate how major facilities connect to the electric grid.
United States Energy
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Foley & Lardner
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