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If an Indistry does not have the permit support of national & local governance, how can we realistically solve any climate problems ? Permitting should be the easy part. If an individual or their company has a proven track record of designing, building and operating a Green Energy Project, then a permit should be a formality not a barrier.

Join industry leaders as they provide insight into the factors impacting load growth, how to address challenges with intermittent and dispatchable energy sources, and acquiring financing in times of regulatory and environmental uncertainty. To register: https://lnkd.in/gK_FCTgp

Our Policy Guidelines on energy communities have been released! 🌟 Hoping they'll help boosting citizen participation in the energy transition. Check them out ⏩ https://lnkd.in/dFJ8BSqG

Our Policy Guidelines on energy communities are out! 🌍💡 Designed to empower citizens & local stakeholders in energy markets, these guidelines assist national authorities in developing and implementing compliant concepts within their jurisdictions. Click here to learn more ⏩ https://lnkd.in/dFJ8BSqG

TOMORROW, Thursday, November 14! There are critical issues and major obstacles facing energy businesses today, and changing legal ramifications as the industry continues to evolve. Langan Engineering & Environmental Services’ Frank D'Eufemia, Sean Moronski, Kimberly Semon, P.E., Adam Hackenberg, Anna Willett, PE, and Rory Johnston, PE, BCEE will join Susan Bickley, Andrew Cross, Ryan Haddad, Margaret Anne Hill, Matthew Lea, Keith Letourneau, Ryan Purpura, Brett Snyder, Frank Tamulonis, Lamiya Rahman, Megan Skiba, and Stephen Zumbrun to discuss what is impacting the energy industry and evaluate the legal implications and C.J. Zane, David Thompson, and Genevieve Cowan from Blank Rome Government Relations LLC will delve into how the 2024 election results could affect energy policies and legislative developments heading into the new year at our Tenth Annual Energy Industry Update in Pittsburgh, PA. Learn more and RSVP: bit.ly/3C9JxFa   #energylaw #energydevelopment #energyregulation #energyindustry

NW Natural bills have gone up more than 50% since 2020 and now they want to raise rates again. A public meeting on NW Natural’s proposed rate increase starts TONIGHT at 6pm on Zoom. Oregon utility regulators need to hear from NW Natural customers! Share how an 18% increase in your gas bills would impact your family. To share your story, email puc.publicmeetings@puc.oregon.gov with subject line "Testifying at NW Natural rate case hearing." Join the meeting here: https://bit.ly/3w55WAN Can’t make the hearing? Submit written testimony by emailing puc.filingcenter@puc.oregon.gov with the subject line: "NW Natural General Rate Case." More details here: https://lnkd.in/gh5ek_Bg

Breaking!!! 🚨 🚨 By a vote of 15-4, Senator Manchin's and Senator Barrasso's Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 passed the U.S. Senate on Energy and Natural Resources Committee earlier today. The bipartisan bill aims to expedite federal authorizations for energy and mineral projects by shortening timelines before, during, and after litigation, while preserving existing rights for judicial review. It introduces a 150-day statute of limitations from the date of the final agency action on a project, requires courts to expedite the review of legal challenges, and mandates federal agencies to act on remanded authorizations within 180 days. If passed in the Senate, this bipartisan legislation could mark a significant advancement in accelerating permitting processes and providing greater certainty for energy and mineral projects in the U.S., while maintaining essential protections for the environment and affected communities. To learn more, please visit the link below: https://lnkd.in/gvHrQ-Nm.

Thank you to all of the town supervisors who joined us for our May roundtable!! Great turnout and discussion today on new OSHA changes impacting fire and emergency service providers; renewable energy and its impact on towns (including the recent RAPID Act). Speaking of, stay tuned here for a comprehensive summary and analysis of the RAPID Act from our legal staff in the near future!

 The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Announcement 2024-25 that provides the total amount of unallocated environmental justice solar and wind capacity limitation that has been carried over from the 2023 Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit program year to the 2024 program year.

I believe one of the best decisions made by Essential Services Commission in 2024 is banning telemarketing and door knocking under the VEU program. As a cybersecurity analyst, I recognize how vulnerable customer data can be when provided to third-party companies and door knockers. However, I would also recommend reviewing the Solar Victoria rebate approval process. This process requires sensitive documents such as pensioner cards, driving licenses, passports, ATO assessment notices, and electricity bills. With this amount of data, there is a significant risk of data theft by assessors. It is crucial to address this issue, as it poses a greater risk to customer security than door knocking.