E2 Law Blog

JUNE 23, 2022

Thirteen attorneys from the Energy & Natural Resources Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2022 Guide. The Greenberg Traurig Energy & Natural Resources Practice attorneys listed below are recommended in the 2022 list: Attorney. Practice Area.

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Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Dan has joined the Sabin Center as a Smart Surfaces Fellow, as part of our Cities Climate Law Initiative. Before joining the center as a Smart Surfaces Fellow, Dan advocated for the just transition to renewable electricity generation in the Southeast as a litigator with the Southern Environmental Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2023

A new report was released from the Aquatic Invasive Species Commission calls on Congress to modernize laws, increase federal funding, and improve coordination at federal, state, local, and tribal levels to combat harmful aquatic invasive species. The American public has a role to play in this fight, too.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 28, 2022

6 , the notorious law the Legislature passed in 2019 that slapped Ohio ratepayers with a monthly surcharge to bail out two struggling nuclear plants. 6 is still driving up Ohioans’ electricity bills—and undermining the state’s prospects for a clean energy future. 6 was signed into law by Ohio Gov. Since H.B. But thanks to H.B.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2024

Click Here to register to attend and for more information. Photo: Plume of leaking gas, liquids from CNX Oak Springs Pipeline Pigging Station In Washington County. Read more here.) Washington County Latest Township To Realize Current Gas Well Regulations Aren’t Enough To Protect People -- Farm & Dairy: Cecil Twp.,

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Air Pollution Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere Natural Gas 92

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Rate design has been a site of experimentation and contestation since the earliest days of electricity provisioning. In the earliest days of electricity provisioning, fixed charges were common in residential rates due to the limits of metering technology. Regulators and policymakers began to reevaluate their approach to rate design.

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Electricity Regulations 2017 Technology 180

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

The assessment further identified rising health issues related to natural resource extractions [defined by the Health Department as oil and gas development ] and the health impacts resulting from climate change as two of the top five threats affecting health outcomes of Pennsylvanians. 27 Released 1.1

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Natural Resources Natural Gas Climate Change Air Pollution 98

Law and Environment

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Responses to the RFP will be evaluated by various state agencies and the electric distribution companies (“EDCs”), with the ultimate selection to be made by the Commissioner of DEEP. The post Connecticut Issues RFP for 2 GW of Offshore Wind first appeared on Law and the Environment.

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E2 Law Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment (RAPID) Act The RAPID Act proposes to streamline the environmental review and permitting of major renewable energy generation and electric transmission facilities. Applicants that have initiated the Article VII process may opt into the new process under ORES.

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Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 105

Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Remedies for Harmful Algal Blooms Are Available in Law and Practice — Circle of Blue. POLLUTION CLEANUP: Michigan’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against the California-based company FKI Hardware for violating the state’s pollution cleanup laws, MLive reports. Fresh from the Great Lakes News Collaborative. In the News.

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Law Columbia

JANUARY 22, 2024

In order to achieve this target, the United States will need to greatly expand electricity generation while decarbonizing electricity resources. Under the Federal Power Act (FPA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has authority to regulate “ the transmission of electric energy in interstate commerce.”

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Electricity Law Renewable Energy 2016 77

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 15, 2021

After deadly tornadoes, some Kentucky residents could be without water and electricity for weeks. The report found that overall, increased demand for food has put pressure on the world’s water, land, and soil resources. A private contractor in Florida is responsible for water outages among 250,000 people in 2019, a jury finds.

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E2 Law Blog

JULY 3, 2023

and Latin America offices from the Environmental Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2023 Guide and The Legal 500 Latin America 2023 Guide. DeTore Industry Focus > Energy Regulation: Electric Power Boston Dominic E. Thirty attorneys in 13 U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

of) our public natural resources’, which entails complying with all the legal/ fiduciary requirements of a trustee. In closing, we quote the 1971 Constitutional Amendment, “People have the right to clean air, pure water and to the preservation of the natural, scenic and esthetic values of the environment.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

On May 18, the Natural Resources Defense Council released a new report illustrating how the PJM Interconnection plans to speed up the queue for new generation projects will likely be insufficient for states committed to renewable portfolio standard requirements. PJM expects this new approach to accelerate its process.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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The Energy Law Blog

JULY 15, 2021

Act 301 amends Louisiana Revised Statute § 30:1154 and requires the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to develop regulations concerning minimum requirements for solar leases, including requirements for decommissioning and final site closure. [1] Laws 132 , available at [link]. [7] 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link].

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 21, 2023

Million Investment In 54 Electric Vehicle Charging Projects In 35 Counties Funded By The Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law University Of Pittsburgh, Vesper Energy Cut Ribbon On New 20-Megawatt Solar Energy Facility Near Pittsburgh Airport PA Assn. 16; Public Comments Accepted Thru Oct. 21; And Above Ground-- Oct. 12 DCNR: Nov.

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Recycling Conservation Law Waste 93

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Implementation of these new laws will be the true test of that statement, but they provide an exciting starting point. Prior to this new law, the state was required by law to ensure that statewide greenhouse gas emissions be reduced to at least 40% below the 1990 level by 2030. Climate Change Mitigation.

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Law and Environment

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

This may be a correct interpretation of the Mining Law of 1872, but it makes no sense and only demonstrates that we have to update the Mining Law to meet 21 st Century requirements. first appeared on Law and the Environment. Why should BLM have to make any such demonstration?

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Waste Law Natural Resources Clean Energy 130

The Energy Law Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Lithium, a key component in rechargeable batteries, has emerged as a vital element for powering electric vehicles and storing renewable energy. The law on these issues is in its infancy in most States, with the exception of Arkansas.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2024

On May 28, the Natural Resources Defense Council released a set of recommendations for updating the US Department of Energy's LNG gas export facility impact analysis. Department of Energy (DOE) has essentially rubber-stamped applications to export liquefied natural gas, or LNG.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Associated Press quoted the Governor’s Office as saying-- “Our administration will review the working group’s full set of recommendations as we await the Commonwealth Court’s decision on Pennsylvania’s participation in RGGI.”

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Greenworks Law & Consulting LLC The following article first appeared on LinkedIn November 19, 2022 -- On November 3, 2022, Pennsylvania Governor Wolf quietly signed into law resurrecting the prospect of liquified natural gas ("LNG") export facilities at the Port of Philadelphia. By Lauren M. Williams, Esq.,

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Natural Gas 2022 Law Nuclear Power 98

Energy & the Law

JANUARY 6, 2022

The surface owners alleged that the lessees’ actions constituted a nuisance, were negligent, and violated the Texas Natural Resources Code and the National Electric Code (who knew there was such a thing). The dead cow and injunctive relief.

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Natural Resources Electricity 130

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

After AB 525 was signed into law, the CEC set offshore wind state planning goals in 2022 (2 to 5 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and 25 GW by 2045). One gigawatt is sufficient to meet electricity demand for about one million average homes in the state, according to the CEC ).

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Ocean Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Government 162

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

What is Environmental Law? Humanity has been aware of its environment far longer than there have been laws to protect environments. However, the term “environmental law” does not just cover government legislation. These are not “laws” per se but act as such within a regulatory framework. Useful Environmental Law Terms.

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Government Law Waste Clean Air Act 52

The Energy Law Blog

JULY 15, 2021

Act 301 amends Louisiana Revised Statute § 30:1154 and requires the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to develop regulations concerning minimum requirements for solar leases, including requirements for decommissioning and final site closure. [1] Laws 132 , available at [link]. [7] 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link].

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Natural Resources 2019 Law 2021 52

Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 15, 2023

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) had 38 meetings Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) had 18 meetings Why so many meetings in May? ECCC has been working on regulations to clean up Canada’s electricity grid with renewable power and is developing new rules to cap and cut emissions from the oil and gas sector.

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Fossil Fuels Climate Change Government Greenhouse 96

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

On September 12, former DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell was appointed President & CEO of PennFuture , a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to protecting public health, restoring and protecting natural resources, and moving Pennsylvania toward a clean energy future.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2023

“There were deficiencies found on the part of the company when it came to their best management practices in controlling erosion and sedimentation,” said Captain Anthony Quarrancino, from the Fish and Boat Commission Central Law Enforcement Office in Bellefonte. “So, Read more here. Read more here. Read more here. 31 to Jan.

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Washington Nature

JANUARY 9, 2023

In addition, the Environmental Justice Council (another result of the HEAL Act) has produced recommendations for closing gaps in health disparities and ensuring a more equitable future through state budget investments and effective implementation of our climate laws.

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Acoel

OCTOBER 11, 2023

FERC issues licenses to hydropower operators detailing how and when electricity production may occur. The management of natural lakes is controlled by state agencies acting pursuant to state law. Other states grant the authority to control the use of water to a state agency like a natural resource department.

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Endangered Species Act Law Natural Resources 2023 52

Acoel

MAY 18, 2021

The state boasts cleaner water and air than many other states, significant and beautiful natural features, and progressive environmental laws. Yet Mainers are questioning whether to accept a new 145-mile electric transmission line that will bring hydropower from Quebec into the New England power grid, removing 3.0

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Instead, the law merely conditions credit eligibility on whether a facility is part of a DOE-funded H2 Hub, betting that DOE hub awards will include conditions that keep emissions low and communities safe—and that the DOE will enforce them. It is my expectation that this period of time will not exceed a year or two."

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