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Publications
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01.29.2024BLM Proposes Updated Plan To Streamline Solar Development in the WestUpdatesThe U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced in January 17, 2024, the publication of its draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement to help streamline and accelerate utility-scale solar energy development on public lands throughout the West.
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01.19.2024COP28: Takeaways for Businesses and InvestorsArticles
The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties wrapped up in Dubai in mid-December 2023. This Article summarizes key takeaways and describes the potential implications for businesses and investors.
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12.21.2023BOEM Announces Regional Environmental Analysis of Floating Wind Energy Development Offshore CaliforniaUpdatesThe Bureau of Ocean Energy Management published on December 20, 2023, its notice of intent to prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement of reasonably foreseeable impacts of floating offshore wind energy development activities on the five leased areas offshore Humboldt County and Morro Bay, California.
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10.26.2023DOE Announces Project Recipients for Seven Regional Clean Hydrogen HubsUpdatesThe U.S. Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, recently announced the project recipients selected for negotiation to develop seven regional clean hydrogen hubs across the United States.
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10.19.2023California Enacts Broad Climate Disclosure LawsUpdatesCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed two climate disclosure bills into law on October 7, 2023. They will impose significant reporting obligations on thousands of companies doing business in California.
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08.10.2023The US Patent and Trademark Office’s Climate Change Mitigation Pilot ProgramUpdatesThe U.S. Patent and Trademark Office extended its Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program on June 6, 2023, encouraging inventors to play a more significant role in mitigating climate change. The USPTO created the CCMPP more than a year ago in response to President Biden’s Executive Order 14008, which supports climate action throughout the United States.
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06.06.2023BOEM Takes Next Step Toward 2023 Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Lease SaleUpdates
On May 30, 2023, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced its final environmental assessment considering the effects of site characterization and site assessment activities associated with the leasing of federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico for offshore wind development. BOEM’s issuance of the final environmental assessment is one of the last steps before it holds the first-ever offshore wind lease auction in the Gulf of Mexico, which is anticipated to occur in fall 2023.
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05.26.2023District Court Dismisses Case Challenging Offshore Wind ProjectUpdatesThe U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted the government’s motion for summary judgment on May 17, 2023, in a case seeking to invalidate agency approvals of the first utility-scale offshore wind project in the United States.
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05.18.2023Domestic Content Adder Guidance: Hits and MissesUpdatesOn May 12, 2023, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued Notice 2023-38, which contains the first rules concerning the domestic content bonus credits for renewable electricity, renewable natural gas, energy storage, hydrogen storage, and some hydrogen facilities pursuant to Code Sections 45, 48, 45Y, and 48E.
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04.20.2023IRS Issues Guidance on Battery Sourcing Requirements for Clean Vehicle Tax CreditsUpdatesThe Internal Revenue Service published guidance on April 17, 2023, in the form of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, detailing the critical minerals and battery components requirements under Section 30D, enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
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03.23.2023Offshore Wind and Green Hydrogen: What Opportunities Lie AheadUpdatesThe development of clean hydrogen—a key component to meeting the Biden Administration’s ambitious clean energy goals—was bolstered this week by the Administration’s announcements of the Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Clean Hydrogen report and of $750 million in funding for research, development, and demonstration of clean hydrogen technologies. Because of its reliance on renewable energy, green hydrogen presents a significant opportunity for the offshore wind industry. As highlighted in the White House Ocean Climate Action Report, released on March 21, 2023, offshore wind development is a priority in the United States, with the Administration’s goal to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030 and 15 GW in floating offshore wind by 2035.
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02.02.2023Washington State Implements Major Programs To Reach Climate GoalsUpdatesTwo climate-related regulatory programs impacting business and industry in Washington state took effect on January 1, 2023. First, the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) introduces an economywide emissions cap-and-invest program. Second, the Clean Fuels Program will regulate transportation emissions. Together, these programs are intended to help the state reach ambitious statutory emissions reductions targets, including a goal of achieving a 95% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels by 2050.
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01.19.2023Keeping Pace: Aligning California’s Phase-Out of Gas Cars With the Charging Infrastructure RequiredArticles
Santa Clara Business Law Chronicle
When you put it that way, California’s new plan to phase out gas-powered cars by 2035 hits differently—the transition is real and will accelerate soon. -
01.11.2023IRS Issues Fact Sheet for New Federal Clean Vehicle Tax CreditsUpdatesThe Internal Revenue Service published a fact sheet clarifying changes in federal clean vehicle tax credits enacted through the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022.
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12.22.2022COP27: Four Takeaways for Business LeadersUpdates
The 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties was held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, in November 2020. While much was discussed during the conference, this Update includes key takeaways that may be of greatest interest to business leaders.
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09.09.2022California Approves Ambitious Plan to Phase Out Sale of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035UpdatesThe California Air Resources Board, on August 25, 2022, voted to adopt the lengthy and complex second iteration of the state’s ambitious zero-emission vehicle regulation now set to fully phase out the sale of conventional gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
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08.26.2022The Inflation Reduction Act and the Rise of Clean HydrogenUpdatesPresident Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act on August 16, 2022, which, among other things, uses the tax code to slow the effects of climate change by significantly investing in clean energy and reducing of greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030.
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07.19.2022BOEM Announces First Regional Environmental Analysis of Offshore Renewable EnergyUpdatesThe Bureau of Ocean Energy Management published its notice of intent on Friday, July 15, 2022, to prepare a programmatic environmental review to analyze the potential impacts of wind energy development activities in the New York Bight—offshore New York and New Jersey.
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07.18.2022California Expands Energy Commission’s Jurisdiction to Bolster Clean Energy DevelopmentUpdatesGov. Newsom signed AB 205 into law on June 30, 2022, a legislative effort that significantly expands the California Energy Commission’s jurisdiction and encourages the development of new clean energy projects.
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04.25.2022FERC Greenlights PJM and New Jersey Offshore Wind Transmission AgreementUpdatesOn April 14, 2022, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission accepted a “State Agreement Approach” Agreement between PJM Interconnection, LLC and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities effective April 15, 2022.
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04.11.2022Biden Administration Secures Supply Chains of Strategic and Critical Minerals for Clean Energy EconomyUpdatesPresident Biden, on March 31, 2022, invoked the Defense Production Act to secure reliable supply chains for minerals essential to a clean energy transition.
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04.04.2022Biden Administration Continues Offshore Wind Momentum With Ninth Lease SaleUpdatesThe Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) released its final sale notice (FSN) for two lease areas totaling 110,091 acres in the Carolina Long Bay Area on March 25, 2022.
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03.30.2022Record-Setting Auction, Flurry of Transmission Planning Activity Demonstrate Growing Momentum for Offshore WindUpdatesOffshore wind energy development received a huge dose of momentum at the end of February, as the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held the largest offshore wind lease sale ever in the United States.
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03.24.2022Government Moves to Dismiss Case Challenging New York Bight Wind Energy Area DesignationsUpdatesA New Jersey based nonprofit organization, Save Long Beach Island, and its president sued in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in January 2022.
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03.15.2022EPA Adopts New ASTM Standard for Phase I Environmental Site AssessmentsUpdatesThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, on March 14, 2022, issued both a final rule incorporating revised ASTM International standard practices, ASTM International’s E1527–21 ‘‘Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process,’’ and a proposed rule soliciting comment on this action.
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02.02.2022Escalating Stakes in Battle for Ocean WindUpdatesOffshore wind development in the United States continues to draw opposition from coastal landowners, businesses, organizations, and other users of ocean waters, as it has since the industry first emerged here.
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12.16.2021Opportunities and Challenges in Biden’s Plan for a Zero-Carbon Federal Government by 2050President Biden signed an executive order on December 8, 2021, directing the federal government to use its scale and procurement power to slash its carbon emissions by 65% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
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12.16.2021The Biden Administration’s Plan for a Zero-Carbon Federal Government by 2050UpdatesPresident Biden signed an executive order on December 8, 2021, directing the federal government to use its scale and procurement power to slash its carbon emissions by 65% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
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12.09.2021The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Creates a Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, but Issues RemainUpdatesThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021, has the potential to transform the surface transportation sector in the United States.
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01.13.2021Washington State Releases 2021 Energy StrategyUpdatesThe Washington Department of Commerce released its 2021 State Energy Strategy this month.
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12.15.2020What Will Clean Energy Look Like in the Biden Administration?UpdatesThe Biden administration’s “Clean Energy Revolution” includes a wide range of legislative and executive priorities to reach its net-zero emissions target by 2050.
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10.26.2020Washington Developing Streamlined Solar Project Permitting ProcessUpdatesThe Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) is continuing its efforts to develop a streamlined process for permitting solar energy facilities in Washington State
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03.30.2020DOJ Formally Ends Use of Supplemental Environmental Projects in SettlementsUpdatesCompanies should be aware that Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPS)—voluntary environmental or public health benefit projects in lieu of payment of civil penalties for violation of federal environmental laws—will no longer be available in discussions to resolve and reduce liability for environmental law violations as of March 12, 2020.
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01.08.2019Federal Court Requires Additional Environmental Review for Offshore Fracking Off California CoastUpdatesA federal court recently prohibited the U.S. Department of the Interior from approving any plans or permits for offshore fracking off the California coast until it complies with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA).
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10.16.2018USDOT Issues Updated Policy on Automated Vehicles, Signaling Rulemakings to ComeUpdatesThe United States Department of Transportation recently released its latest policy statement on automated vehicle technologies, Automated Driving Systems 3.0: Preparing for the Future of Transportation.
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09.12.2018Recent Developments in State Regulatory Approaches to Electric Vehicle InfrastructureUpdatesThanks to better technology and lower costs, fuel efficient electric vehicles (EVs) are on the move in nearly every state in the country.
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08.24.2017Executive Order Aims to Speed Up Environmental Reviews of Infrastructure ProjectsUpdatesPresident Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 13807, on August 15, 2017, which is intended to accelerate the environmental review and permitting for infrastructure projects that require an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act.
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06.19.2017Senators Announce Principles for Bipartisan Legislation on Self-Driving VehiclesUpdatesThe U.S. Congress has started to explore potential legislation governing the testing and regulation of autonomous vehicles.
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04.22.2011Federal Circuit Alters Test for Contempt in Patent Cases and Imposes Greater Burden on Adjudged Infringers to Seek Clarification of Ambiguous InjunctionsUpdatesOn April 20, the Federal Circuit issued its long-awaited en banc decision in TiVo Inc. v. EchoStar Corp.,[1] vacating one ground for a contempt citation but affirming the other and upholding a $90 million sanction. Along the way, the court significantly revised its approach to contempt proceedings in ways that may both help and hurt patentees in future cases.
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03.23.2010SGIGs Will Be Treated as Nonshareholder ContributionsUpdatesUntil recently, the taxability of Smart Grid Investment Grants (SGIGs) was an undecided issue. Effective March 10, 2010, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that these grants will be treated as nonshareholder contributions to the capital of grant recipients and thus not included in their taxable gross income.
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10.22.2009The Truth About "Green" Advertising ClaimsUpdatesEnvironmentally friendly advertising claims effectively grab the attention of consumers hungry for "green" products and services. But as you prepare your holiday advertising, there are several things to keep in mind if you are making "green" claims.
Presentations
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12.18.2023
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03.08.2023Wastewater Heat RecoverySpeaking Engagements
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03.2019The Great Debate: Convertible Note vs. Preferred Stock for Early Stage Technology CompaniesWe will resolve once and for all which security is the superior instrument for funding an early-stage technology company.
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03.14.2018CleanTech Alliance Breakfast BriefingSeminarsPerkins Coie hosted the March CleanTech Alliance Breakfast Briefing. Virginia Emery, Founder and CEO of Beta Hatch, discussed thinking ‘outside the field’ and the need for innovation in new sectors of agriculture.
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02.14.2018CleanTech Alliance Breakfast BriefingSeminarsPerkins Coie hosted the February CleanTech Alliance Breakfast Briefing. The Fusion Energy Technology Panel featured Dr. David Kirtley, CEO at Helion Energy; Chris Mowry, CEO at General Fusion; and Dr. Steven Specker, CEO at TAE Technologies. The panel was moderated by Nick Touran of TerraPower and the latest updates on innovations and rapid advancements in nuclear fusion were discussed.
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01.10.2018CleanTech Alliance Breakfast BriefingSeminarsPerkins Coie hosted the January CleanTech Alliance Breakfast Briefing. Elliot Mainzer, Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), presented on managing the nonprofit federal agency that markets carbon-free power, operating a high-voltage renewable power grid, and leading significant regional power initiatives.
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12.17.2017CleanTech Alliance Breakfast BriefingSeminarsPerkins Coie hosted the December CleanTech Alliance Breakfast Briefing. University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce presented on what lies ahead for innovation and equitable workforce development in the Pacific Northwest region.
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10.17.2017Cleantech Alliance Breakfast BriefingSeminarsPerkins Coie hosted the October CleanTech Alliance Breakfast Briefing. Susan Petty from AltaRock Energy presented on geothermal energy.
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09.12.2017CleanTech Alliance Breakfast BriefingSeminarsPerkins Coie hosted the first CleanTech Alliance Breakfast Briefing of the season on September 12th. Michael Hagood from the Idaho National Laboratories presented on how the Northwest’s federal energy research has a global impact.
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02.18.2014Advancements in Battery Science: The Future of Energy Storage Panel & NetworkingSeminarsPerkins Coie is pleased to host The Clean Energy Trust and the Chicago Clean Energy Alliance to bring you their first event in this new year.
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10.20102010 Product Liability WorkshopSeminarsIn the past 19 years, more than 750 companies have sent employees to a Perkins Coie Product Liability Workshop.
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04.28.2010