A new executive order seeks to streamline funding for and construction of data center projects by reducing regulatory red tape.
By Nikki Buffa, Aron Potash, Tal Carmeli, and Shawna Strecker
On July 23, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order titled “Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure” (the Order). The
The methodology outlines a three-step approach for obtaining credits: retirement of coal-fired power plants, generation of replacement renewable electricity, and assurance of a just transition.
By JP Brisson, Michael Dreibelbis, Qingyi Pan, and Tal Carmeli
On May 6, 2025, Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) published a new methodology to generate Verified Carbon
The proposal could accelerate the permitting process for carbon capture and storage projects in the state.
By Joshua T. Bledsoe, JP Brisson, Nikki Buffa, Michael Dreibelbis, Jennifer Roy, Nolan Fargo, and Samantha Yeager
On June 9, 2025, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a proposed rule that, if
If finalized, the rule would eliminate both Obama- and Biden-era limits on GHG emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants.
By Karl A. Karg, Stacey L. VanBelleghem, Nikki Buffa, Devin M. O’Connor, and G. Jack Mathews
On June 11, 2025, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rule under the
On June 4, 2025, Latham & Watkins and Integral Consulting discussed regulatory, insurance, and litigation developments for wildfires in 2025.
By Marc T. Campopiano, Robin M. Hulshizer, and Steven B. Lesan
In light of the recent California wildfires, companies in the state and across the nation must navigate more complex regulatory regimes when
The decision emphasizes the importance of judicial deference to agencies on NEPA and narrows the scope of environmental analyses.
By Nikki Buffa, Devin M. O’Connor, Jennifer K. Roy, Janice M. Schneider, Reilly Nelson, and Samantha Yeager
On May 29, 2025, the US Supreme Court issued a decision (Decision) in Seven
The proposal could accelerate the permitting process for projects in the state, including carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.
By Joshua T. Bledsoe, Nikki Buffa, Jennifer K. Roy, and Samantha Yeager
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a significant regulatory change that could expedite permitting for Underground Injection Control (UIC)
The proposals are part of the broader “omnibus” initiative and would postpone due diligence obligations and introduce a “small mid-cap” category for in-scope companies.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On 21 May 2025, the European Commission (Commission) published two proposals affecting the timeline and scope
The agreement promises to unlock market and investment opportunities and facilitate greater UK-EU collaboration.
By Alexander Buckeridge-Hocking, Paul A. Davies, JP Sweny, Evelyne Girio, James Bee, and Isobel Moffatt
The UK and EU reached a landmark agreement at the UK-EU Summit to reintegrate their emissions trading systems (ETS) and explore
A preliminary injunction motion is set for May, the judge issued a scheduling order, and CARB announced a public workshop to kick off a rulemaking to implement the laws.
By Joshua T. Bledsoe, Nikki Buffa, Betty M. Huber, and Matthew Green
The litigation over California’s climate disclosure laws has been ongoing since