Energy and Cleantech Council

DECEMBER 5, 2022

We’re closely monitoring offshore wind activities in the Gulf of Maine. Check out this recent blog post on the Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is responsible for the development of offshore renewable energy in federal waters.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Private Members Bill, if passed, would establish the UK’s first law mandating business due diligence on human rights and the environment. The Bill aims to level the playing field among businesses, provide clarity on legal obligations, and enable a greater level of access to justice. By Paul A. Davies , Michael D.

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Energy and Cleantech Council

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The State of Maine is expected to release the Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap in early 2023, and the global offshore wind industry should be watching. Maine’s offshore wind energy potential is ranked seventh in the nation, with more than 411 TWh/yr of offshore resource-generating potential. Formally establish state procurement commitments.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

JANUARY 8, 2024

Green , and James Bee On 22 December 2023, the Commission Delegated Regulation specifying the first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (EU). [1] 2] See this Latham blog post for more background on the ESRS. Davies , Michael D.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Green , and James Bee On 18 December 2023, the UK government announced a proposal for a new carbon border adjustment mechanism (UK CBAM). For more information on the UK ETS, refer to this Latham blog post. For more information on the transitional phase of application of the EU CBAM, see this Latham blog post. Davies , Michael D.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

EPA granted primacy to Louisiana on December 28, 2023, for Class VI wells, effective February 5, 2024. This blog post summarizes the latest developments in Class VI primacy, focusing on Louisiana’s experience, and the broader legal and commercial implications on liability transfers and environmental attributes.

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MARCH 21, 2024

The major questions doctrine, which is a principle in certain administrative law cases that takes the position that Congress does not delegate to executive agencies issues of major political or economic significance. See our blog post for further details.) Latham & Watkins will continue to monitor these developments.

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