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Jane McLaughlin

Jane McLaughlin has wide-ranging governmental and legislative experience, with a strong focus on renewable New York State energy and environmental law, policy, and regulatory issues. She represents many renewable energy developers, advising on state and federal policy matters and regularly providing advice and counsel to clients on a broad range of regulatory matters before the New York State Public Service Commission, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting, and the New York Independent System Operator. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, she served as the Director of Legislative Affairs for DEC, Legislative Counsel for the New York State Department of Health, and as Legislative Counsel and Committee Director in the New York State Senate. Jane also has served as counsel to the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officers, working on various matters pertaining to municipal government. In addition to her energy and environmental practice areas, she also advises her clients on a myriad of other policy areas, including transportation, housing, and procurement issues.

On Jan. 29, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) proposed amendments to its State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) (6 NYCRR Part 617) and the Uniform

Continue Reading NY DEC Proposes Environmental Justice-Focused Amendments to SEQRA and UPA—Potential Impacts on Project Permitting

Governor Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal (the Transportation, Economic Development, and Environmental Conservation budget bill (A.8808/S.8308)) includes two pivotal energy proposals: the Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment Act

Continue Reading New York State Proposes ‘Rapid Act’ and Other Bill to Aid in Transition to Renewable Energy and Away From Natural Gas

On Dec. 20, 2021, the New York State Climate Action Council (Council) voted unanimously to approve the most recent draft of the scoping plan, a roadmap to achieve compliance with
Continue Reading New York State Environmental Regulator Issues Draft Plan to Achieve GHG Emissions-Reduction Goals