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BOEM Slated to Act on Two Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Activities in 2023

Energy and Cleantech Council

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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UK House of Lords Considers New Bill on Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

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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Climate News You Can Use — July & August 2023

EDF + Business

Private-sector investment in clean energy is soaring , driven by the Inflation Reduction Act. Read our blog summary and full report. Read on for opportunities to celebrate and defend the IRA, support the EPA’s power plant rule, and advance market-based climate policy in New York State, and for more good news at the end.

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California Water Challenges Remain Despite Significant Precipitation in 2023

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

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. According to the US Drought Monitor , the state is currently drought-free, although some regions are still considered abnormally dry.

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Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap Expected in Early 2023; Here’s Why the OSW Industry Should Take Note

Energy and Cleantech Council

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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European Reporting Standards Published in the Official Journal of the EU

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

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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UK Government Announces New Import Carbon Pricing Mechanism

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

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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