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Happening now! 📣 ACORE's President and CEO Ray Long is speaking on a UT Law CLE panel about federal energy policy. If you're attending the Renewable Energy Law Institute, don't miss this engaging discussion.

Navigating 5-Year Power Plant Approval NIGHTMARES! Join Rob Gramlich as he unpacks the complex world of environmental and permitting reviews in the power sector. Learn about the regulatory challenges utility companies face and discover how these hurdles impact the future of energy. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the permitting process and its implications! #PowerSector #RegulatoryChallenges #EnvironmentalReviews #UtilityCompanies #PermittingProcess #RobGramlich #EnergyFuture #GridStrategies #CleanEnergy #SustainableDevelopment

I learned a ton talking to Casey Baker and Claire W. about transmission planning and FERC's new rule. We covered power flow models, transmission benefits, stakeholder processes, utility incentives, and more... Harvard Law Environmental & Energy Law Program CleanLaw Episode 94: https://lnkd.in/ewgVqmqY

Building clean energy projects on fossil fuel sites offers a lucrative opportunity to accelerate the U.S. energy transition, yet developers face significant legal and practical challenges. Husch Blackwell's Anna Kimbrell weighs in on the challenges of redeveloping such sites for #cleanenergy projects with Law360 (log-in may be required): https://ow.ly/mcmh50QyqWq #fossilfuelsites #environmentalliability

richard goodfellow, a prominent energy law specialist and partner at Addleshaw Goddard, is featured in another thought-provoking video from Legal Landscapes. He shares valuable strategies for navigating complex legal challenges, especially in the rapidly evolving energy sector. With the UK's strong regulatory frameworks and London’s status as a top jurisdiction for energy law, Richard’s forward-thinking advice is essential. From managing shifting client priorities to delivering cost-effective solutions, this video offers key insights for staying ahead in a dynamic industry. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/e9V_-8jh #LegalLandscapes #EnergyLaw #RichardGoodfellow #ClientSatisfaction #StrategicAdvice #Sustainability #RegulatoryCompliance #WatchNow

Maryland has long been a solar-friendly state, and the Brighter Tomorrow Act, signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore last month, will expand access and adoption of solar energy. The legislation is both a supportive and forward-looking policy aimed at enhancing sustainability, economic growth and technological advancement within Maryland. Click to read Van Hilderbrand, Jr. and Marian Hwang's new blog post for more information on the key takeaways from the new law. https://lnkd.in/eC9Mt2sZ #Maryland #renewableenergy #solar #brightertomorrowact #environmentallaw

A three-year effort to revamp California’s moribund community-solar market, spurred by state law and backed by solar industry groups, consumer advocates, environmental-justice organizations, labor unions, and the state’s homebuilding industry, may now be in jeopardy. An Administrative Law Judge for the California Public Utilities Commission issued a proposed decision that adopts positions advocated for by California’s major utilities. 🔗Read more about this story and our other notable updates mentioned below in this week's Renewable Energy Update: https://hubs.li/Q02pylcV0 ⚡ U.S. Navy acknowledges rising toxic groundwater threat at San Francisco Superfund site ⚡ New EPA office to focus on Valley agricultural and rural communities ⚡ Lower Colorado River Basin states submit competing water conservation plan as deadline looms #Energy #RenewableEnergy #RenewableUpdate

What are the three seismic shifts that are shaking up the UK's #Energy transition this year? 🤔 Eleni Diamantopoulou, energy law specialist at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP, shares the shortlist – and how they have the power to move this challenging landscape 👉 https://ow.ly/VsA530sCb73 #NESO #EnergyAct2023 #Transformation #EnergyPlan #SSEP #RESP #Onshore

In 2024, the energy industry will be watching Texas’ challenge to the EPA’s new methane emissions regulations and a Texas Supreme Court case interpreting a royalties clause by request of the Fifth Circuit, among other cases. Michelle Scheffler  Rachael Cox #energy #litigation #regulatory #climatechange

Our Legal Pathways to Deep Decarbonization monthly newsletter is out! 🎉 Here’s what is new: 🌞New model state law for residential solar and energy storage local permits: Designed to reduce the costs and timeframe for obtaining #localpermits for residential #solar 🌤️and #energystorage🔋, our framework helps states simplify and standardize permitting processes and installation requirements. 💡Exciting new external legal sources on LPDD.org Our website has been updated with new external legal sources that support our mission including the Proposed Community and Hydropower Improvement Act🌊. 📣Highlights of our LPDD resources in the news Read our full newsletter here: https://buff.ly/3TYZWlj 🤝🌿 Check our get involved page to see how lawyers can support our work in drafting, providing feedback and peer reviewing legislation for our LPDD Model law Project. https://buff.ly/42Ijzlq