On Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) declaring a National Energy Emergency, aiming to enhance domestic energy resource development and critical minerals capacity. The EO could expedite federal permitting and approval processes for a variety of energy infrastructure projects, although the definition of “Energy” and “Energy Resources” excludes certain
In January, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued an opinion that may require environmental practitioners to reconsider how they think about the Environmental Hearing Board. Cole v. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, No. 21 EAP 2023 (Pa. Jan. 22, 2025), holds that the Natural Gas Act does not preempt EHB jurisdiction over a third-party appeal from issuance of
Three Greenberg Traurig Environmental shareholders were selected for the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers – The Green 500.
The guide recognizes the following attorneys:
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 Procedures Act (UPA) (6 NYCRR Part 621) regulations to integrate environmental justice (EJ) considerations into environmental reviews. These amendments, mandated by Environmental Conservation Law (ECL)
According to a recent International Energy Agency report on geothermal energy, with continued technological advancements, geothermal energy could meet up to 15% of electricity demand growth by 2050.
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.
Connecticut is transitioning to a new approach to environmental cleanup and property transactions. The Release-Based Cleanup Regulations (RBCRs) will replace the Transfer Act[1], which impacted property sales and redevelopment. Effective March 1, 2026, this shift seeks to align Connecticut with other states’ practices and may create opportunities and challenges for property owners, developers,
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 tax credit. Critical to developers of hydrogen production projects, they determine the requirements to qualify for the Section 45V credit and resolve disagreements over how
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. For example, while the incoming Trump administration has expressed a desire to claw back subsidies made available under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Republican states
Amid escalating tensions in the tech and trade war between the United States and China, the latter has announced a ban on the export of certain rare minerals to the United States.[1] These minerals, including gallium, germanium, and antimony, are crucial for manufacturing defense technologies like tanks and military communications, advanced technologies such as