There’s a tradeoff when sprawling solar farms pop up on agricultural land: farmland disappears, perhaps forever, in return for growth in the promising renewable energy sector.
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Renewable Energy Update – December 2017 #3
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By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Thanks to improvements in technology, it’s easier than ever to be green. Solar panels and electric vehicles (EVs) are two prime examples of technologies that can help people minimize their environmental footprint, without sacrificing comfort or having to radically change their daily behavior. But the question still remains: How much of an environmental benefit do… Keep reading →
Clean Energy/Cities: 2017 Sierra Club Case Study
By Walter Wright | Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. Contact
The Sierra Club has issued a case study report titled: Cities Are Ready for 100% Clean Energy.
Senators Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Extend MLP Benefits To Renewables
By Kathleen M. Roberts | Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Bipartisan legislation aimed at leveling the playing field between renewable and fossil fuels was re-introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives.
ITC Makes Recommendations In Solar Trade Case
By Steven Adkins, Jay Hughes, Joanne Katsantonis, Christopher Keegan & John Spilman Jr., Michael Woodard | McGuireWoods LLP
The fate of the U.S. solar industry is now in the hands of President Donald Trump.
GOP’s “Tax Cuts And Jobs Act” Trims Renewable Energy And Other Tax Credits
By Mary Burke Baker, Elizabeth Crouse, Charles Purcell & Rachel Trickett | K&L Gates LLP
The House Plan is a significant step by Republican lawmakers to fulfill a campaign promise to reform the United States tax code.
Renewable Energy Update – October 2017
By ELIZABETH CLARK, WILLIAM R. DEVINE, BARRY EPSTEIN, RENÉE LOUISE ROBIN | ALLEN MATKINS
Governor Jerry Brown on Wednesday signed a bill directing utilities to plan carbon-free alternatives to gas generation for meeting peak demand.
The Continued Growth Of Drones In The Energy Sector
By Sean Thomas Pribyl | Blank Rome LLP
The energy industry continues to see a marked growth in the use of drones as they provide cost efficient and time-saving services.
U.S. Trade Commission Finds Domestic Injury From Foreign Solar Imports
By Joel Meister | Foley & Lardner LLP
In a ruling highly anticipated and hotly debated in the solar industry, the U.S. International Trade Commission determined in a unanimous 4-0 decision today that foreign imports of solar modules caused “serious injury” to U.S. companies under Section 201 of the 1974 Trade Act.
Facebook And Voters See The Benefit Of Clean Energy In Ohio
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Last month, Facebook announced its new $750 million data center will be located in New Albany, Ohio, just north of Columbus. Why did the social media giant choose this particular spot? Apparently, Facebook likes clean energy, stating, “The availability of renewable energy sources, including wind, solar and hydro, was critical to the decision.” And Facebook isn’t… Keep reading →
