EDF + Business

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

According to Climate Power’s Clean Energy Boom report, the law has driven $278 billion in clean energy investments, creating over 170,000 new jobs in 44 states. Go Deeper: Check out EDF’s Farm Bill Pages and blog: Three priorities for a climate -smart Farm Bill.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A district court has ruled that federal law does not preempt an indirect source rule that targets emissions associated with warehouses in Southern California. The summary judgment briefing is analyzed in detail in this Latham blog post. A hearing on the motions for summary judgment was held on April 17, 2023.

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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. Reflecting this change in expectations, the UK’s Environment Secretary announced new measures on 9 December 2023, under the Environment Act. By Paul A. Davies , Michael D.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Regulation was initially proposed by the Commission in June 2023, and seeks to introduce a new regulatory regime for ESG ratings providers “operating in the Union”. Refer to this Latham blog post for previous commentary on the proposal. The agreed text was subsequently published on 14 February 2024.

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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. What can we expect to see when the final Roadmap is released in early 2023? Josh is a regular contributor to the Law & The Environment and Energy Climate Counsel blogs.

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DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 30, 2024

In a 2011 blog post for the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), a conservative think tank that has long espoused climate science denial and delay, Simberg stated that Mann had “molested and tortured data,” comparing him to Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State football coach imprisoned for child molestation.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

While modern cars may be all too easily modified to produce ear-splitting bangs, pops and other eruptions, a growing hazard for the modern city dweller (at least if they value being able to sleep or concentrate on a task), the technology to pinpoint such vehicles, for law enforcement purposes, is not-so-trivial. 3 Where has it been tried?

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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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Energy and Cleantech Council

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Key Takeaways: The IRS issued initial guidance on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements for energy projects commencing construction on or after January 29, 2023. See our blog post on the details of and applicable tax credit implications of the guidance here. For more information, see our prior blog post here.

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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. 13, 2023), [link]. [6]

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Front And Centered

AUGUST 8, 2023

Prior to each session we work with our coalition of community of color organizations across the state to create policy priorities, as we did with our 2023 Just Transition Agenda , that truly represent and are accountable to our communities’ needs and solutions.

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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

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.) 19, 2023). [5] and Nomad Proppant Services, L.L.C., 4] Chamber of Com.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Green , James Bee , and Kevin Mak On 3 December 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) unveiled the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance (Taxonomy) at the United Nations COP28 climate conference in Dubai. For more information on the consultation see this Latham blog post. Davies , Farhana Sharmeen , Michael D.

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DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 26, 2024

In a letter addressed to ING CEO Steven van Rijswijk and the first step in litigation, Milieudefensie says it believes the bank is in breach of its “duty of care” obligation under Dutch law. ING has doled out nearly $3 billion in financing to LNG since 2016, according to a 2023 report from Rainforest Action Network and partners.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

MAY 2, 2024

Circuit overturned the exemption for legacy ponds, as described in this Latham blog post. This significant new regulation was part of a suite of four power sector rules EPA finalized on the same day. However, a 2018 ruling of the US Court of Appeals for the D.C.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 9, 2022

The EA has since mandated water utilities to provide complete coverage of the network, which at this point leaves only 11% of them unmonitored, with the last portion scheduled to come online by 2023. Annual publication of this data is a requirement of the Environment Act – which passed into law in November 2021. Addressing the problem.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In the first quarter of 2023, most of the state received rainfall exceeding historic averages, with some areas experiencing 200%, or even 300% of average levels. This blog post summarizes key actions taken by state and federal officials in 2023 with respect to California’s water supply and provides an outlook for 2024.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 7, 2022

Since 2015 more than 12000 of England’s storm overflows have been equipped with Event Duration Monitors (EDMs), with the remaining 3000 due to get them by 2023, says the EA, so it can seem puzzling that so many spills apparently go unrecorded – as many as 95 percent as Hammond pointed out last year. No more marking of own homework?

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Every business should now follow & government should make it law. OnePlasticFootprint My Blog ???? Today we've disclosed our full plastic footprint - it's horrific. As we say in business: "You can't manage what you can't measure". It's time to be honest. — Richard Walker (@icelandrichard) September 16, 2020.

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Renewable Energy World

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Due to the even split FERC Commissioners, this revised PJM MOPR became the law. Once all approvals are in place, SOO Green starts construction in 2023. For example, the IMM protested at FERC the revised July 30th, 2021 PJM Minimum Offer Pricing Rule (MOPR) proposal.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Climate litigation had a momentous year in 2023. It may provide something of a roadmap for future cases,” Jennifer Rushlow, dean of the Maverick Lloyd School for the Environment, professor of law, and faculty director of the Environmental Law Center at Vermont Law School, told DeSmog.

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Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2023

Indian government officials speaking to the newswire said the incentive programme could be officially announced in the country's upcoming 2023/24 budget, due to be unveiled on 1 February. But, reporting their findings to the Tesmanian blog , the user has now re-visited the site and confirmed signs of activity. kg - to produce in India.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Dylan White , and Sam Wong As countries around the world accelerate the transition to clean energy, the race to gain shares in the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing market is intensifying, with global sales of EVs rising 31% in 2023. [1] This blog post was prepared with the assistance of Gina Kwon. [1] 18741(a)(5). [5] 18741(a)(5).

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Business Green

JULY 22, 2020

Crucially, in order to receive funds, Member States would need to set out their case to the Commission, with approval potentially dependent on conditions such as meeting certain EU targets, observing the rule of law, good governance, and commitments to furthering the bloc's green and digital priorities.

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In its October 2020 application to the Ohio Power Siting Board for a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need for Fox Squirrel, Geenex said it expected commercial operation of the project to begin no later than the fourth quarter of 2023. Doing fine Developers of the two remaining projects seem to have them solidly on track.

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EDF + Business

JANUARY 25, 2024

Tune into upcoming webinars hosted by DEC and NYSERDA on the New York Cap-and-Invest pre-proposal and program analysis (Jan 23, 25, and 26) Go Deeper Read EDF’s recent blog: New York is developing a cap-and-invest program to cut climate pollution. Check out EDF’s blog for more on MERP. Check out EDF’s blog for more on 30C.

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Defend Our Future

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Nevada’s Senate Bill 450, the Windsor Park Environmental Justice Act, is now LAW. Neal extended a special thank you to the UNLV Boyd Law and Film students and professors that made Windsor Park: The Sinking Streets , a short documentary that was instrumental in telling the story of Windsor Park. Opportunity in Victory We did it!

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

MARCH 11, 2021

See Latham’s blog post TCI Proposes to Reduce Carbon Emissions From Transportation in the Northeast.) See Latham’s blog post TCI Releases Framework for Draft Policy to Reduce GHG Emissions From Transportation.). The authors would like to thank Brittany Davis and Sabrina Singh for their contributions to this blog post.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

If that were to be applied – and it is the law, so it should be applied – then that would mean changes to animal husbandry practices in the EU. The company’s director of communication and consumer engagement, veterinarian Leah Dorman, writes about the role of vets in livestock farming on a blog called “Explore Animal Health.”

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EDF + Business

AUGUST 1, 2023

Read our blog summary and full report. According to Climate Power’s Clean Energy Boom report, companies have announced or advanced clean energy projects totaling $278 billion in new investments between August 2022, and July 2023, creating over 170,000 new jobs in 44 states. Don’t miss out!

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

According to the SCAQMD, “after considering all existing rules and regulations, an additional 45% reduction of NO x is needed by 2023, and a 55% reduction is needed by 2031 [to meet the standards].” [5]. The author would like to thank Jennifer Garlock for her contribution to this blog post. Facility-Based Mobile Source Measures.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

According to the SCAQMD, “after considering all existing rules and regulations, an additional 45% reduction of NO x is needed by 2023, and a 55% reduction is needed by 2031 [to meet the standards].” [5]. The author would like to thank Jennifer Garlock for her contribution to this blog post. Facility-Based Mobile Source Measures.

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DeSmogBlog

MAY 15, 2023

Olson is the executive director of the nonprofit law firm Our Children’s Trust, which has spearheaded youth climate change lawsuits across the United States. At a March 2023 hearing of the Senate Budget Committee , Curry testified that calling climate change a crisis was “at odds with professional judgments of climate risk.”

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Energy and Cleantech Council

MAY 6, 2022

Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident; Institution of Higher Education; For-Profit Entity; Non-Profit Entity; State, Local, or Tribal Nation; or. October 2022 – April 2023. Commercial-scale Domestic Battery Recycling and End-of Life Infrastructure. Domestic Battery Cell and Component Manufacturing Demonstration Topic.

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DeSmogBlog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

“If not properly plugged and abandoned, these wells and facilities can contaminate waterways and soil, serve as a source of climate and air pollutants, and can present physical hazards to people and wildlife,” CalGEM writes in a 2023 legislative report. An idle well in Santa Barbara County, California.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Just six months later, in May 2023, German police conducted nationwide raids on Last Generation activists. The Centre for Independent Studies worried in a blog post that literacy was taking a backseat to activism in Australian schools.

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