The fact is that renewable energy is viewed as an intermittent source of power because the sun is not always shining and the wind is not always blowing. However, what happens when you add battery backup to the renewable energy mix? That’s what some states...
I'll never forget the feeling of staring down at a 200-page power purchase agreement on my first energy deal and wondering "Where do I even start with this thing?" It was like opening a door only to find myself lost in a maze of incomprehensible legal...
Corporate clients often don’t appreciate significant government oversight and regulation, but regulation is here to stay. Help your junior lawyers and clients understand the nuances of energy regulation by reviewing this practice note on regulation of oil...
We all remember starting off our careers: you take the bar exam, you spend a few precious weeks on vacation, then you’re off to the races with a new job. Help your new associates start their careers off the right way by having them review our First Year Associate...
Climate change is being taken seriously by countries all over the world. World leaders have made significant commitments to combat climate change and those commitments have spurred significant international legislation and regulation. Learn what your clients must...
Wind developments have been gaining in popularity since their commercial introduction in the 1970s. With the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, expanding tax incentives available to wind farm developers, and state renewable energy mandates coming due in a few short...
Over the past two years there has been an increasing push toward renewable energy. With the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, solar energy received an enormous boost—for the first time, solar developers began receiving the kind of tax incentives that had long...
Over the past two years there has been an increasing push toward renewable energy. Most think of renewables in terms of wind and solar power, with or without battery backup. But there’s a newer type of renewable energy that has come to the fore: renewable...
A wind lease often involves thousands or tens of thousands of acres of property and substantial equipment and wind turbine machinery that may be in place for 30-50 years. But, in most jurisdictions, a wind developer’s interest in the lease property is subservient...
Energy markets in Europe and throughout the world weathered a mild winter filled with war. Emergency measures were taken and countries exposed to Russian natural gas survived. But, with little end to Russia’s war in sight, winter weather is just a few short...
Enforcement and expansion of federal environmental regulations often brings significant complexity to an oilfield drilling site. Help your clients navigate the regulatory minefield by staying up to date with our practice note on regulations affecting oil and gas...
There is a significant and growing need to add additional generating capacity to our electrical grid. With the popularity of electric vehicles here to stay—it is projected that 67% of vehicles sold in 2032 will be electric—and technology ingraining...
The fact is that renewable energy is viewed as an intermittent source of power because the sun is not always shining, and the wind is not always blowing. However, what happens when you add battery backup to the renewable energy mix? That is what some states are...
The oil and gas production, transmission, and processing landscape has become more competitive. Fields in Pennsylvania, the Dakotas, Ohio, and even New York require new and innovative ways to transport natural gas from well to processing facility. Any new transportation...
The oil and gas leasing, exploration, and production landscape has become more competitive and further reaching now that prices are up and new fields in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and elsewhere are coming online. Are your clients wanting to enter this world by entering...