2020 – Global Power Law & Policy

The Sun Also Rises: Congress Votes to Stimulate the Renewable Energy, Efficiency, Carbon Capture, and Storage Industries

Dec 23 2020

By: Elizabeth C. Crouse, Mary Burke Baker, Laurie B. Purpuro, Elias B. Hinckley, and David P. Hattery

On 21 December 2020, the shortest day of the year in North America, the U.S. Congress passed a historic stimulus package. Among its more than 5000 pages, the bill includes important, if not quite historic, clean energy-related provisions ranging from new and extended tax incentives to government programs for research and development. Assuming the legislation becomes law, a new day for U.S. carbon capture, offshore wind, and many more renewable energy technologies may dawn.

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The Energizer – Volume 80

Dec 21 2020

A biweekly update on clean technology applications, distributed energy resources, and other innovative technologies in the renewable energy and clean transport sector.

There is a lot of buzz around clean technology, distributed energy resources (DERs), microgrids, and other technological innovations in renewable energy and clean transport industries. As these innovations develop, energy markets will undergo substantial changes to which consumers and industry participants alike will need to adapt and leverage. Every other week, K&L Gates’ The Energizer will highlight emerging issues or stories relating to the use of DERs, energy storage, emerging technologies, hydrogen, and other innovations driving the energy industry forward.

IN THIS ISSUE:

FERC Rolls Back ISO New England Tariff Incentivizing New Generation and Storage Projects
Coalition of Labor and Climate Groups Voice Support for the “American Nuclear Infrastructure Act”
Sidewalks out of Turbine Blades: Sustainability of Renewables’ Afterlife

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Hydrogen Rising: Incentives and Tax Issues Impacting the Australian Hydrogen Sector

Dec 16 2020

Clive Cachia and Betsy-Ann Howe discuss with host David Wochner government incentives programs for and tax considerations impacting foreign investment in the hydrogen industry Down Under.

The Energizer – Volume 79

Dec 04 2020

By: Buck B. Endemann, Daniel S. Cohen, Molly K. Barker, Olivia B. Mora, Abraham F. Johns, Natalie J. Reid, Matthew P. Clark

A biweekly update on clean technology applications, distributed energy resources, and other innovative technologies in the renewable energy and clean transport sector.

There is a lot of buzz around cleantech, distributed energy resources (“DERs”), microgrids, and other technological innovations in the renewable energy and clean transport industries. As these innovations develop, energy markets will undergo substantial changes to which consumer and industry participants alike will need to adapt and leverage. Every other week, K&L Gates’ The Energizer will highlight emerging issues or stories relating to the use of DERs, energy storage, emerging technologies, hydrogen, and other innovations driving the energy and clean transportation industries forward.

IN THIS ISSUE:

California Utilities to Launch Hydrogen Blending Demonstration Project
Tacoma Public Utility Board Passes Resolution to Employ “Electrofuel Service” Initiative
Form Energy Receives Additional $76 Million in Funding for Long-Term Aqueous Air Battery
City of Boston Announces a Zero Emission Vehicle Roadmap

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Hydrogen Rising: Japan’s Road Map for a Hydrogen Economy

Dec 02 2020

Eric Sedlak and Sandi Safro explore Japan’s interest in and road map for hydrogen development, as well as concrete steps that Japan is taking.

Takeaways for Liquid Hydrogen From the Global Liquefied Natural Gas Trade

Dec 02 2020

By: Steven C. Sparling, Lian Yok Tan, Clive Cachia, and Joshua Spry.

Members of our Hydrogen team examine some lessons from the liquefied natural gas industry (LNG) for the budding liquefied hydrogen (LH2) industry, in terms of contract terms and requirements for bulk transport.

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Hydrogen Rising: Very Long Duration Storage

Nov 23 2020

Bill Holmes, Mike O’Neill, and David Wochner discuss very long duration storage and impacts on hydrogen and broader energy markets, as well as U.S. regulatory structures impacting hydrogen storage.

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Hydrogen Rising: Singapore’s Potential Role in a Regional and Global Hydrogen Economy

Nov 20 2020

Lian Yok Tan and Sandra Safro discuss the development of and support for hydrogen projects in Singapore, whether Singapore may serve as a hub in the hydrogen economy, and how hydrogen pricing may evolve as compared to other global energy commodities.

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Blending Hydrogen Into U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines: Three Issues to Resolve

Nov 19 2020

By: David Wochner, Sandra Safro, Jennifer Bruneau Abbey, and Michael O’Neill

Members of our global Hydrogen team discuss three issues that need resolving around blending hydrogen gas into the natural gas stream, which could allow the U.S. energy industry to leverage existing natural gas pipelines and increase renewable energy output.

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Hydrogen Rising: Episodes 1 & 2

Nov 19 2020

In our Hydrogen Rising podcast, our global hydrogen team of lawyers and policy professionals discuss significant issues and interesting developments impacting the hydrogen market.

Episode 1: A Sustainable Energy Source on the Brink of Commercial Scale Development

Sandra Safro and David Wochner kick-off Hydrogen Rising with a discussion about how hydrogen is on the brink of commercial scale development, highlighting governmental incentives and potential challenges facing the industry.

Episode 2: EU and UK Hydrogen Strategies and Incentives

Giovanni Campi, Francis Iyayi, and David Wochner discuss present and future hydrogen incentives offered within the European Union and the United Kingdom.

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