The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) currently operates an electricity grid that is largely limited to the state of California.
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NYSDEC Finalizes Endangered and Threatened Species Mitigation Bank Fund Regulations
Renewable energy generation and transmission projects often face the challenge of mitigating the impacts on endangered and threatened species when project development results in the destruction of critical habitat. The
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Citing Change in Federal Policy, New York State Terminates Offshore Wind Transmission Initiative
On July 17, 2025, the Public Service Commission (PSC) rescinded the Public Policy Requirement identified in the 2022 PSC proceeding. This action terminated the New York Independent System Operator, Inc.
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Powering the Grid: South Korea’s 2025 ESS Auction
South Korea launched the 2025 1st ESS Central Contract Market auction, offering 540 MW of capacity for energy storage projects across the mainland and Jeju.
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House Proposes Cutbacks to Clean Energy Tax Credits
On May 14, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee approved its markup of H.Con.Res.14, 119th Cong., 2025 (House Bill), which includes proposed changes that would modify substantially the clean energy tax incentives expanded by the IRA.
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When Is a Final Approval Not the Final Word? Empire Wind Halt Raises Questions About Managing Risk for Previously Approved Infrastructure Projects
BOEM Halts Construction of Empire Wind 1
On April 16, 2025, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a formal director’s order instructing Empire Offshore Wind LLC to cease
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5 Trends to Watch: 2025 Energy in Asia
This blog post discusses Asia’s offshore wind, BESS, and the growth of green data centers while facing COVID-19 impacts and regulatory changes. It also discusses Vietnam progressing in energy reforms to attract international investment.
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Treasury Issues Final Guidance on Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit
The U.S. Treasury Department has issued final regulations for clean hydrogen production tax credits, which may significantly impact the renewable energy sector. These regulations implement the Section 45V clean hydrogen
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5 Trends to Watch: 2025 Energy Regulation and Development
As a new administration takes office in 2025, several new energy policy trends are expected to emerge, reflecting the inherent tension that often exists between political desires and economic realities.
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Erick Hernández Gallego Attends UN Climate Change Conference on Behalf of ICC Mexico
Erick Hernández Gallego, co-chair of GT’s Mexico City Energy & Natural Resources Practice and chair of the Mexico City Environmental Practice, is quoted in an ICC Mexico press release on
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