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DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE TECHNOLOGY-NEUTRAL ENERGY BILL: Clean Energy for America Act

May 06 2019

SFC ranking member Wyden and 25 other Democrats (including minority leader Schumer) introduced tech-neutral energy legislation this week. The bill includes energy storage provisions. Following is a summary followed by summaries pertaining to energy storage. The legislation would consolidate 44 energy incentives into three tech-neutral provisions to promote energy independence and a low-carbon economy. All of the original co-sponsors are Democrats. The roll out of the legislation was accompanied by supporting statements from about a dozen supporting organizations.

The Energizer – Volume 42

Apr 11 2019

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

By: Buck B. Endemann, Benjamin L. Tejblum, Daniel S. Cohen, Toks A. Arowojolu, Olivia B. Mora, Abraham F. Johns

There is a lot of buzz around blockchain technology, distributed energy resources (“DERs”), microgrids, and other technological innovations in the energy industry. 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 blockchain technology, DERs, and other innovations driving the energy industry forward.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Gazprom Develops Blockchain Platform Prototype.
Wien Energie Tests Blockchain for EV Charging Stations and Smart Fridges.
Federal Bill to Extend Tax Credits to Energy Storage Introduced.
Ameren and Opus One Solutions Announce New Blockchain Project.
Pilot Program Tests Blockchain to Improve Cybersecurity of Electricity Infrastructure.

To view more information on these topics in Volume 42 of The Energizer, click here.

The Energizer – Volume 41

Mar 29 2019

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

By: Buck B. Endemann, Benjamin L. Tejblum, Daniel S. Cohen, Toks A. Arowojolu, Olivia B. Mora, Abraham F. Johns

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Ovo Invests in Electron’s Distributed Flexibility Marketplace; Saudi Aramco Launches Blockchain Pilot Program.
Puerto Rico Energy Commission Looks to Microgrids to Promote Electric Grid Resilience.
The Puerto Rico Energy Public Policy Act: 100% Renewable Energy Electric Grid by 2050

To view more information on these topics in Volume 41 of The Energizer, click here.

The Energizer – Volume 40

Mar 14 2019

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

By: Buck B. Endemann, Benjamin L. Tejblum, Daniel S. Cohen, Toks A. Arowojolu, Olivia B. Mora, Abraham F. Johns

K&L Gates is pleased to announce that the Blockchain Energizer has returned from a period of rest and reflection! Recognizing the variety of important emerging technological innovations and structural changes affecting energy markets, we have decided to expand our focus beyond Blockchain to include distributed energy resources, microgrids, and other emerging energy trends — all the technological innovations driving toward a more efficient, more reliable energy system.

To reflect our broader scope, the Blockchain Energizer will be now known as The Energizer. We have expanded the team to include additional K&L Gates attorneys tracking these important developments. The Energizer will still be published about twice a month and the subscription is the same. We appreciate your support and have enjoyed hearing from the many readers who rely on the Energizer for a periodic dose of energy tech! We look forward to continuing to provide timely coverage of increasingly important developments.

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Growing Blockchain Interest in the Oil and Gas Industry.
California Mudslides Prompt Push for Montecito Community Microgrid Initiative.
New Rules in EV Charging in Pennsylvania.

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The State of Blockchain In Energy? Buck Endemann Shares His Insights

Mar 07 2019

By Sam Mire of the Disruptor Daily

It’s been more than 150 years since the first modern solar power plant was established in Algiers, but we still haven’t effectively harnessed the sun’s energy. Fundamental changes in the energy sector take time.

Join Us for LSI’s Energy Storage Conference on June 13 & 14 In Seattle, WA

Feb 25 2019

K&L Gates is pleased to participate in Law Seminars International’s upcoming Energy Storage Conference. K&L Gates’ Portland partner, Bill Holmes, will act as event Co-Chair and Washington DC partner William Keyser will present on “Federal level: FERC Order 841 implementation and other developments in Congress, at the FERC, and at the DOE.”

K&L Gates Welcomes Sydney Energy and Infrastructure Partner

Jan 22 2019

Sydney – Global law firm K&L Gates continues to strengthen its energy, infrastructure and resources team with the appointment of Matt Baumgurtel as a partner in its Sydney office.

Executive Summary Available: RMI’s “A Corporate Purchaser’s Guide to Risk Mitigation”

Jan 16 2019

As more corporations with different risk tolerances seek to procure renewable energy, the standard power purchase agreement does not suit them all. RMI’s new report details risk mitigation strategies for corporate buyers of clean energy that give them a new menu of options for managing risk in long-term deals.

K&L Gates Portland partners Bill Holmes and Teresa Hill provided insights on the development of this report.

K&L Gates Blockchain Energizer – Volume 39

Dec 06 2018

There is a lot of buzz around blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize a wide range of industries from finance and health care to real estate and supply chain management. Many institutions and companies are forming partnerships to explore how blockchain ledgers and smart contracts can be deployed to manage and share data, create transactional efficiencies, and reduce costs.

Across the energy industry, market participants have formed consortiums, and launched pilot programs testing blockchain-based use cases that could transform energy markets. State regulators, too, are engaging the industry on blockchain’s potential. Every other week, the K&L Gates’ Blockchain Energizer will highlight emerging issues or stories relating to the use of blockchain technology in the energy space. To subscribe to the Blockchain Energizer newsletter, please click here.

IN THIS ISSUE

KEPCO Plans to Develop an “Open Energy Community” via a Blockchain-based “Future Micro Grid.”
Shell and Other Oil Companies Test Blockchain-based Crude Oil Trading on Vakt.
Energy Web Foundation Collaborates With Wirepas and Siemens.

To view more information on theses topics in Volume 39 of the Blockchain Energizer, click here.

RENEWABLE ENERGY: Leveraging the Opportunity Zones Tax Incentive to Improve Returns on Renewables, Storage Plus, and Standalone Storage

Nov 16 2018

By Elizabeth C. Crouse and Mary Burke Baker

Federal and state tax credits for renewable energy facilities are winding down, but a new federal tax incentive enacted in tax reform may provide a boost to many new installations, repowering projects, and storage facilities. The Qualified Opportunity Zones (“QOZ”) incentive provides attractive tax benefits for investors with capital gains that, unlike other federal incentive programs such as the New Markets Tax Credit and Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, can be combined with the Investment Tax Credit (“ITC”) and Production Tax Credit (“PTC”) for facilities located in geographic areas that are designated as QOZ. Further, QOZ benefits will remain in place for a significant period after the ITC and PTC have become less valuable or expired. Recently released regulations provide significant clarity and highlight how valuable the QOZ incentive can be for qualified investments. See our October 23 alert for a discussion of how the regulations make the QOZ incentive even more interesting.

To view the full alert on K&L Gates HUB, click here.

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