Clean Energy Law

JUNE 1, 2022

CI is a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) emitted per unit of energy provided by that fuel, taking into account the GHG emissions over the lifecycle of the fuel — including production, transportation to market, and consumption. The LCFS Program sets annual CI standards that decline over time.

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A new study , undertaken jointly by Environmental Defense Fund and Columbia Law School’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, finds that federal agencies are not adequately considering climate change impacts in energy project reviews conducted under the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”).

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 22, 2023

On November 16, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a proposed rule to expedite the environmental review process for certain renewable energy infrastructure projects through the use of categorical exclusions. Major federal actions include those that are undertaken, funded, or authorized by a federal agency.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The funding opportunities listed below are broken down into three categories: Research and Education Local Food (including urban and rural-focused programs) and Nutrition Climate, Conservation, and Energy The Requests for Applications (RFA) in this post are organized by category and then by application date, from earliest deadline to furthest out.

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Law and Environment

JANUARY 26, 2022

The Order focused mainly on changes to New York’s offshore wind program, but also addressed future onshore bulk transmission planning needs, Renewable Energy Zones (REZs), and approaches to deploying advanced technologies. However, the information and comments in the record to date suggest that it is time to consider a different approach.”

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Renewable Energy Clean Energy 2020 Electricity 100

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Both a reduced threshold and a faster timeline for zero-emissions truck sales and fleet electrification were considered under an “Accelerated Alternative” in CARB’s Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR), which examines the costs and benefits of different regulatory options. In short, they have.

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Law Columbia

JANUARY 4, 2023

To achieve the long-term temperature goals of the Paris Agreement, countries need to rapidly reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and scale up the use of cleaner alternatives. A just energy transition requires that everyone must be able to reap the benefits and participate effectively and inclusively.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This has resulted in a situation in which it can be very hard to show real economic alternatives to the current drivers of deforestation. Compliance markets – because of the legal requirements and oversight – tend to have added rigor behind the design, implementation, and enforcement of their offset programs.

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Renewable + Law

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Alternatively, the PJM market monitor argues that the current scheme should be revised to avoid overcompensating resources for reactive power capability. For additional energy regulatory updates, see our weekly energy regulatory update , or sign up for the distribution list.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2022

The funding supports the Commonwealth goal of expanding EV charging along the previously designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) (list) and Interstate lookalikes. Department of Energy, the map shows locations across the state by connector type, including CCS, J1772, CHAdeMO, Tesla, and NEMA. Department of Transportation (U.S.

Electricity 52

Electricity 2022 2019 Technology 52

Capaccio

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The Administrative Council on Toxics Use Reduction has voted to amend regulation 301 CMR 41: Toxic or Hazardous Substance List (TURA List) to add the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Not Otherwise Listed (PFAS NOL) category. . The PFAS NOL category includes those PFAS that contain a perfluoroalkyl moiety with three or more carbons (e.g.,

Environmental Protection 52

Environmental Protection 2021 Regulations Waste 52

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Congress should seize the nearly unprecedented opportunity to strengthen investments in climate-friendly agriculture and traditional conservation for decades to come. Appendix Table 1.

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Conservation 2022 Technology Technology 58

Ocean Conservancy

AUGUST 23, 2022

Offshore wind energy is a growing source of renewable energy in Europe and East Asia, and it is taking off along U.S. But there is another renewable energy source just over the horizon—wave energy. What is wave energy? What does wave energy look like? Where would we see wave energy?

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Renewable Energy Ocean Electricity 2008 63

Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

A top-down approach begins with atmospheric emissions as recorded by sensors or satellites which can then, by a variety of methods, be attributed to geographic regions or particular categories of emitters. Cap-and-Trade Programs.

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The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Department of Interior has taken several important steps toward making wind energy development a reality in the Gulf of Mexico. This is the first in a series of articles in which Liskow’s offshore team will discuss the regulatory framework for wind energy projects in federal waters and highlight legal issues pertinent to this dynamic area.

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Renewable Energy Law Regulations 2020 98

Renewable + Law

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In the proposed rule, the Service proposes general permits for four types of qualifying projects or activities: wind energy generation projects, power line infrastructure, disturbance of breeding bald eagles, and bald eagle nest take. Eagle Incidental Take Permit for Qualifying Wind Energy Projects. Bald Eagle Disturbance Take Permit.

Regulations 52

Regulations 2022 Electricity 52

Renewable + Law

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In the proposed rule, the Service proposes general permits for four types of qualifying projects or activities: wind energy generation projects, power line infrastructure, disturbance of breeding bald eagles, and bald eagle nest take. Eagle Incidental Take Permit for Qualifying Wind Energy Projects. Bald Eagle Disturbance Take Permit.

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Regulations 2022 Electricity 52

CEQA Developments

JANUARY 2, 2023

While rejecting many of plaintiffs’ CEQA challenges to the project’s final EIR (FEIR), the Court of Appeal found merit in claims that the EIR’s project description, analyses of impacts to historical resources and aesthetics, and alternatives analysis were deficient. The EIR’s Alternatives Analysis Was Inadequate. Rules of Ct.,

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 19, 2023

These parts have three high-level impacts: Increasing electric truck purchase requirements for large commercial, federal, state, and municipal fleets, beginning as early as 2024 and ramping up to a 100-percent zero-emission fleet requirement in 2042, based on vehicle category. A full transition to electric drayage truck operations in 2035.

Electricity 237

Electricity Nitrogen Oxides Fossil Fuels Regulations 237

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 19, 2022

CEJST includes indicators of disadvantage for the 50 states and the District of Columbia related to climate change, energy efficiency, sustainable housing, ambient air and water pollution, and workforce development, to name a few. As a result, 87% of communities in Puerto Rico have been classified as disadvantaged by CEJST.

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HumanNature

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Infrastructure, on the other hand, is comprised of various sectors – transportation, water, energy, telecommunication, waste, and parks and recreation (man-made spaces). However, I dissent from the author’s conclusion about “smart cities” being in a different category than sustainable and resilient cities.

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The Energy Law Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

In two companion cases, a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decided whether a federal district court could properly exercise jurisdiction over climate change suits brought against energy companies by cities and counties in California. In County of San Mateo et al. Chevron Corporation et al., 1442(a)(1).

Climate Change 52

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

DEP’s comments came at an informational meeting held by the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on the new well plugging funding. We have to have alternatives in the back of our mind where we let larger contracts to operators who would be more interested in plugging a larger number of wells,” said Perry.

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Regulations Law Environmental Protection Atmosphere 98

A Greener Life

JUNE 28, 2023

Jobs are found in a range of sectors, including energy, industry, buildings, transportation and finance. For years, companies outside of directly green sectors like renewable energy saw ESG roles as non-profit-generating, and those employees were put in compliance or marketing departments. The rise of ESG is changing that.

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2015 Carbon Emissions Climate Change 2025 52

Smith Enviorment

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

The first category, waste lagoons with structural damage, need repair to stop the release of swine waste through the damaged lagoon wall. Lagoons that are overtopping (the second category) have been inundated by flood waters and are spilling wastewater mixed with floodwater over the top of the lagoon wall. Animal waste.

Waste 40

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Manning Law

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This includes a number of restaurants that have already moved away from using single-use plastic cutlery and straws as well as a number of retailers that have moved away from single-use plastic checkout bags in favour of reusable alternatives. Our practice is focussed on environmental law, energy law and aboriginal law.

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Regulations Recycling Law 2020 45

Law Columbia

JANUARY 10, 2019

These provisions touch on both climate change mitigation and adaptation, providing more detailed guidance on topics such as assessing the significance of GHG emissions, analyzing energy impacts and efficiency, estimating vehicle emissions, and evaluating environmental risks in light of a changing and uncertain baseline.

Climate Change 40

Climate Change Greenhouse 2013 Renewable Energy 40

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The credit is called the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit. Basically, that translates to a credit for businesses or individuals investing in infrastructure that is used to refuel vehicles that run on certain so-called alternative fuels, a category that includes electricity. Why now and why in 2032?

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Electricity Air Pollution Renewable Energy Technology 240

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

XTO Energy and CNX to plug 1,058 abandoned conventional oil and gas wells. We don't want to see those go into the abandoned category and make the situation worse [sic]. Actually, there are lots of other alternatives and new equipment can be made any time in light of the expected demand for plugging services. Read more here. --In

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Plus, alternative mobility options such as transit and active transportation are often not readily available. Whether you opt for an extension or a separate service will depend on factors including the cost of installation for each alternative. You’ll just need a bit more energy during each charging session.

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Electricity Air Pollution Climate Change Government 202

Frontiers

APRIL 24, 2023

Completely, siloing knowledge into closed, hyper-specialized categories often means that disciplines end up communicating poorly to each other. Partly because of the gender construction of societies, women have become the bearers of alternatives. It’s really great that you’re returning to your sociological lens after many years.

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Carbon Emissions Climate Change Fossil Fuels Technology 105

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 16, 2023

There are two key categories of vehicle-grid integration: (1) managing how and when EVs are charged and (2) managing how energy stored in and EV battery can be used to power other things, such as providing backup power for your home or putting energy back on the electricity grid. vehicle-to-grid or V2G).

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Electricity Renewable Energy Air Pollution Solar Power 196

Science Blogs

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Categories. And likely also enabling deeper tropospheric penetration of solar X-rays, high energy UV and cosmic rays. An economy that] conserves and increases resources, rather than taking and depleting them.". The Lancet Commission's report generated some eye catching headlines. Air pollution. soil pollution. Water pollution.

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CEQA Developments

MAY 2, 2023

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) licenses such hydropower facilities and the original license had been issued in 1957 for a 50-year term. In the late 1990s, the Department of Water Resources (“DWR”) began to prepare for the relicensing required by 2007.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2023

PJM is a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia, including Pennsylvania.

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Fossil Fuels Technology Technology Clean Energy 74

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Murray Energy Corp. Environmental groups had identified five categories of new information since the 2004 preparation of an EIS that they contended warranted supplemental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). S ierra Club Enumerated Shortcomings in Department of Energy NEPA Review for LNG Exports.

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2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 6, 2023

CSP is an innovative program for working farms, built on the belief that we must enhance natural resources and environmental protection as we simultaneously produce profitable food, fiber, and energy. Table 1 provides a snapshot of how many CSAF conservation activities were funded through CSP contracts in FY21.

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