United States: Oil, Gas & Electricity

Bob Brewer, BLG sits down with Victoria Holmes from the Dispatch and discusses The Strait of Hormuz, Taiwan, China, and Venezuela​

U.S. battery energy storage installations reached record highs in Q1 2026, while California pushes forward with ambitious offshore wind plans and major solar-plus-storage projects secure billions in financing. Despite federal headwinds, state officials and industry leaders remain committed to renewable energy targets, with significant developments spanning from California's Central Valley to New York's community solar initiatives.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a complete rescission of its landmark climate-related disclosure rules adopted in March 2024, citing concerns about regulatory overreach and unjustified compliance costs. This development represents a dramatic reversal in federal environmental disclosure policy, influenced by recent Supreme Court decisions that curtailed agency deference and raised questions about the SEC's statutory authority. Companies that invested in climate reporting infrastructu