The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposes to eliminate its “As Low As Reasonably Achievable” (ALARA) standard from its radiation protection regulations.
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New York Executive Order Pauses Discretionary Data Center Permitting Pending Environmental Review and Grid Cost Mitigation Framework
On July 14, 2026, Governor Hochul issued an executive order pausing discretionary DEC permitting for data center construction pending completion of a Generic Environmental Impact Statement, signaling a more structured regulatory framework for large-scale data center development in New York.
The New Race for Power: What Ofgem’s Grid Reform Means for Data Centre Development in Great Britain
The UK electricity grid queue has become one of the most consequential bottlenecks for data centre development, with contracted demand now exceeding 125 GW against a national peak of 45 GW. Ofgem’s updated Demand Connections Reform strategy introduces new rules on who can connect, how fast, and on what terms.
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SCOTUS Holds FIFRA Expressly Preempts State Law Failure to Warn Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court held in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell that FIFRA preempts state-law failure-to-warn claims where the EPA has not required the warning at issue, resolving a circuit split and potentially limiting tort liability for pesticide registrants.
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The EPA’s MATS Repeal May Signal a Broader Shift on Ancillary Benefits
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal of the 2024 MATS amendments may signal a broader shift in environmental rulemaking and the treatment of ancillary benefits.
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Data Centers and Air Quality: Recent Changes and Important Considerations for Developers
Three recent developments — a proposed EPA overhaul of New Source Review requirements, updated turbine emissions standards, and a DOJ intervention in a Clean Air Act citizen suit — may signal that air quality permitting is becoming a defining factor in data center and large infrastructure development.
BESS and the Japan Power Market The Current State of Play at LTDA Auction Round 3
Japan’s Long-Term Decarbonization Power Source Auction Round 3 results signal a maturing BESS market, with stricter eligibility requirements, evolving balancing market regulations, and emerging co-location opportunities changing the investment landscape for energy storage developers.
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New York Budget Amends the State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
New York’s 2026 Enacted Budget introduces significant amendments to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, revising greenhouse gas emission targets, updating emissions accounting methodology, and extending the DEC’s regulatory deadline to 2028. Stakeholders with matters before the State may wish to monitor how agencies apply the revised framework, as these changes may materially affect permitting outcomes.
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DOE Issues Updated Guidance for Energy Dominance Financing Program
The Department of Energy’s updated Title 17 program guidance implements the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, broadening eligible energy infrastructure while shifting program priorities toward energy dominance, grid reliability, and critical minerals supply chain security.
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CEQ Issues Revised Guidance on Categorical Exclusions
The Council on Environmental Quality issued revised guidance that clarifies the use of categorical exclusions in environmental reviews and outlines updated documentation and review expectations for federal agencies.
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