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West Virginia Files Constitutional Challenge To In-State Renewable Energy Requirements
West Virginia has filed a constitutional lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's renewable portfolio standards, arguing they violate the Commerce Clause by requiring certain renewable energy generators to be physically located in-state to participate in credit markets. The case could have far-reaching implications for similar renewable energy requirements in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia, and other states that impose geographic restrictions on renewable energy credit eligibility.
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Jones Day
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Renewable Energy & BESS Development And Financing In Texas: An Environmental, Land Use & Regulatory Perspective (Video)
Texas leads the nation in renewable energy and battery storage development, but navigating the complex web of federal, state, and local regulations presents significant challenges for developers. This discussion explores the environmental, land use, and regulatory considerations essential for advancing projects from conception through commercial operation, while addressing critical financing and permitting issues that can impact project timelines.
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Nossaman LLP
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Grid Capacity Is Becoming The Data Center Bottleneck: Inside Digital Infrastructure
As AI-driven data centers push electricity demand to unprecedented levels, the race to build digital infrastructure is becoming a race for power itself. Industry experts are now questioning whether aging electric grids can deliver the capacity, reliability, and interconnection speed needed to support next-generation facilities, and whether behind-the-meter solutions can truly replace more than a century of grid engineering and operational experience.
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Mintz
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Massachusetts Issues Guidance On Data Center Development Under Executive Order 658
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has issued Executive Order 658, establishing comprehensive permitting and regulatory standards for data centers exceeding 25 MW of peak electricity demand. The Order mandates community benefits agreements, clean energy procurement protocols, and coordination across multiple state agencies to ensure responsible development that protects ratepayers, communities, and the environment. This action positions Massachusetts alongside other states implementing stricter oversight o
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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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California Legislature Enrolls Bill To Permit The Issuance Of Take Authorization For Species Proposed For Listing Under CESA
California's Assembly Bill 550 proposes to expand the state's endangered species permitting framework by allowing incidental take permits for species merely proposed for listing, rather than requiring full candidate status. While technically available to all developers, the bill's provisions primarily benefit renewable energy projects by providing regulatory continuity and reducing species-related disruptions during the lengthy development process required to meet California's aggressive clean energy target
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Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis
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Alternative Power Plays: Inside The World Of Competitive Wholesale Power With EPSA’s Todd Snitchler – Part 2 (Podcast)
Todd Snitchler, president and CEO of the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA), discusses the organization's Competitive Power Principles and commitment to evolving the resource mix in competitive wholesale power markets. The conversation explores diverse energy portfolios, nuclear power developments, infrastructure connectivity challenges, and how competitive markets drive emissions reductions through market-based solutions.
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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
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AB 1156: “Farm To Solar” Bill Approved By California Legislature
AB 1156 (Wicks), the “Farm to Solar” bill, was approved by the Legislature last week and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Newsom. The bill makes it easier for farmers to turn water-constrained farmland into solar energy projects by providing relief from Williamson Act contract requirements, both regular 10-year contracts and 20-year Farmland Security Zone contracts.
United States Environment
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Cox, Castle & Nicholson
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Utility-Scale Battery Storage Projects: A Legal Roadmap For Developers, Property Owners And Other Stakeholders
Utility-scale battery energy storage systems are transforming the electric grid across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, creating opportunities for developers and property owners while introducing complex legal challenges. From zoning and interconnection to fire safety and financing, these projects require careful navigation of overlapping federal, state, and local requirements that vary significantly by jurisdiction.
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Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC
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Minimum U.S. Import Prices, Tariffs Set For Polysilicon And Derivatives
President Trump has issued a proclamation imposing minimum import pricing and a 15% tariff on polysilicon and its derivatives, including solar cells and modules, effective December 4, 2026. The action follows a Section 232 investigation and aims to onshore domestic semiconductor and solar manufacturing by creating economically viable markets for U.S. polysilicon producers. Companies can qualify for reduced tariffs by submitting approved onshoring investment plans to the Secretary of Commerce.
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Cassidy Levy Kent
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AFFO Announces Intent To Fund The Advancement Of Novel, High-Impact Chemical Technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office has announced plans to fund innovative chemical technologies that utilize alternative and waste feedstocks. With up to $58 million expected to be available through the ASPECT funding opportunity in August 2026, the initiative aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing and chemical supply chains while advancing technologies from bench scale to pre-pilot operations.
United States Energy
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Bergeson & Campbell
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