E2 Law Blog

JULY 8, 2022

This GT Alert highlights news and updates on renewable energy in Latin America. Click here to read the full GT Alert.

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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. They include solar, wind or energy storage facilities.

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

by Scott Shackelford, Indiana University; Christiana Ochoa, Indiana University; David Bosco, Indiana University, and Kerry Krutilla, Indiana University As companies race to expand renewable energy and the batteries to store it, finding sufficient amounts of rare earth metals to build the technology is no easy feat.

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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The center’s environmental research and policy priorities include climate change law and policy; water allocation in the American West; property rights; environmental governance questions; renewable energy; and green technology. Center for Climate, Energy, Environment & Economics (UNC). Georgetown Climate Center.

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E2 Law Blog

AUGUST 12, 2022

12 and now heads to the president’s desk, would apply to the renewable energy industry. This GT Alert outlines how the Inflation Reduction Act, which the House passed Aug. Click here to continue reading.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2022

Once the technology is paid for, the energy is free, unlike traditional energy resources that are dependent upon constantly extracting natural resources from the earth – and the market prices of which are forever volatile. The time for energy freedom is now.

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Law Columbia

MAY 23, 2022

We are thrilled to welcome Matthew Eisenson to the Sabin Center, where his work will focus on leading and expanding the Renewable Energy Legal Defense Initiative (RELDI), which uses legal research and engagement to support siting utility- and community-scale renewable energy facilities and associated transmission and storage equipment.

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NRDC

MARCH 6, 2024

An event being organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in association with Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 3, 2022

On October 3, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the department has developed guidance for landowners, developers, planners and local officials who are considering building grid-scale solar installations.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The Worth Protecting project reminds us of our innate desire to protect what we depend on: community and natural resources. The online edition includes photos that did not appear in the book due to space limitations.

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Acoel

MAY 18, 2021

Environmental groups are split: the Conservation Law Foundation supports it, but the Natural Resources Council of Maine opposes it. The post Mainers Opposing Clean Renewable Energy? This is a project that will have significant long-term environmental and economic benefits. Stay tuned. What’s Wrong?

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC), a unit of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, was founded in 1984 to bring together pollution prevention research, outreach, and technical assistance to solve environmental problems and conserve natural resources.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Although the nuclear bailout was repealed and refunded in 2021, some of the law’s other egregious provisions requiring ratepayers across the state to subsidize money-losing coal plants and gutting renewable energy and energy efficiency standards are still in place today. The Union of Concerned Scientists opposed H.B.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

From a national perspective, the land use needed to reach our clean energy goals is modest. But for states like California, with large populations, an ambitious and necessary clean energy timeline , and ongoing natural resource issues , where to actually build these projects will require thoughtful planning.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2021

DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting July 28 on large-scale solar array siting, the Regional ATV Pilot Program and other issues from 10:00 a.m. For more information and available handouts, visit the DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council webpage.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

org In a letter sent earlier today, twelve major climate and labour organizations called on Prime Minister Trudeau, Natural Resources Minister Wilkinson, and all parties’ House Leaders to expedite the passage of Bill C-50, the Sustainable Jobs Act, following months of delays.

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The Energy Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Some of the actions are related to development of renewable energy in Louisiana, whereas others aim to manage emissions. For example, strategy 9 is to “increase resources for decommissioning legacy oil and gas infrastructure.” Noteworthy actions include: ACTION 5.6

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Cresforum

MARCH 13, 2024

Jen Kiggans, a Conservative Climate Caucus Vice Chair, CRES Clean Energy Champion and Vice Chair of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) The event was kicked off by Rep.

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Law and Environment

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Earlier today, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (“DEEP”) issued an RFP for up to 2 GW of offshore wind. The RFP solicits bids to enter into long-term power purchase agreements for energy, renewable energy certificates (RECs), and related environmental attributes.

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E2 Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2023

Kim , a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Energy & Natural Resources Practice , has been named Law360 Rising Star 2023 for Energy. The list honors attorneys under age 40 “whose legal accomplishments transcend their age,” according to the publication.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

degree pathway and don’t hinder the transition to renewable energy. At COP28, countries promised to transition away from fossil fuels and triple renewable energy in the next six years. These tax credits violate the Government of Canada’s own rules around ending fossil fuel subsidies, released last year.

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Energy and Climate Law

AUGUST 25, 2020

My latest research has been published in the Journal of Energy and Natural Resources Law and is titled `Clean or renewable – hydrogen and power-to-gas in EU energy law´. Interest in hydrogen as a carbon-neutral energy carrier is on the rise around the globe, including in Europe.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 28, 2022

It provides for private contributions to existing funds “for the purposes of addressing the changing climate, sequestering carbon, improving wildlife habitat, protecting sources of drinking water, and addressing other natural resource priorities.” DOE’s new Grid Deployment Office will get $59.5

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Legal Planet

AUGUST 15, 2023

” Prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy in 2023 for insubstantial reasons does not pass strict scrutiny. Notable for future litigation was this court’s focus on the feasibility of quickly moving to renewable energy systems, especially wind, water, and solar. that justified the harm. .

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The remaining bills, Assembly Bill 460 and Assembly Bill 1337 , were unable to make it out of the Senate Natural Resources and Water committee. UCS served as a resource to stakeholders, legislators, and legislative staff on all sides of this bill by writing a detailed policy brief explaining the risks and benefits of the proposal.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 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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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 30, 2022

Moreover, the push by the American Petroleum Institute (API) to use the war as an excuse for stalling or rolling back the transition to renewable energy gives the lie to climate pledges by major oil and gas companies that lead the trade association. House Natural Resources Committee Chair Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.)

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 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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Arnold Porter

APRIL 24, 2023

The proceeds of the offering are expected to finance, or refinance specified green projects, including but not limited to clean transportation, renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable management of living natural resources and land use, terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity, and sustainable water and wastewater management.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2023

On January 11, the PA Audubon Council announced the release of Guidelines For Municipalities On Bird-Friendly, Environmentally Responsible Utility Scale Solar Energy Facilities. The Guidelines were developed by the Council's Renewable Energy Committee and presented to PA Audubon Chapter leaders in a webinar on December 6.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

At the same time, PJM reported it has approved at least 35,000 MW of renewable energy generation that have not yet been connected to the electric grid throughout its operating region. PJM said in July 95% of the 260,000 MW of electricity projects in its project queue are renewable energy generation, battery storage or a hybrid of both.

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E2 Law Blog

JULY 26, 2023

In May and June 2023, Latin American countries embarked on a variety of projects to advance the renewable energy movement. Whether it is new agreements to promote international cooperation for a decarbonized market or solar farm projects, Latin America is becoming a focal point for the renewable energy market.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 19, 2022

A pivotal decision last week brought New York one step closer to achieving its clean energy goals. This is a big win for New York City…It’s a down payment on the renewable energy future we’ve been promised.”. A Pennsylvania judge blocks the governor’s attempt to put a price on carbon emissions. Find all the work here.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 5, 2022

Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources is imposing additional penalties on Enbridge, the company that owns the Line 3 oil pipeline, for harming groundwater during its construction. This independent journalism is supported by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Find all the work here.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 28, 2023

The ARA is comprehensive, science-based legislation that covers many topics related to environmental and climate concerns in agriculture, including conservation on both agricultural and pasture land, renewable energy, and food loss and waste. New paradigm?

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2023

“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 2, 2021

Louisiana Wind Week followed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)’s first Gulf of Mexico Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force meeting, which was held on June 15. Panelists includes representatives from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

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