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Congress Focuses on Tax Extenders, Efficiency

May 11, 2015 | Blog | By David Leiter

In the run up to the Memorial Day recess, the House and Senate have had an eventful week, with even more on tap. Although Senator Portman and Shaheen recently passed their energy efficiency bill, several energy and environment hearings continue to keep Congressmen and Senators focused on this policy area.
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State Officials Welcome Clean Energy Advocates to State House for NECEC Clean Energy Day, Weigh in on Hot-Topics Facing the State

May 7, 2015 | Blog | By Jamie Dickerson

On Tuesday May 5th, members of state government, clean energy advocates, and business representatives assembled at the Massachusetts State House for the New England Clean Energy Council’s (NECEC’s) fourth annual Clean Energy Day.
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EPA’s Proposed Nano Rule: What Should You Be Doing Now?

May 6, 2015 | Blog | By Katy Ward

In its first step towards regulating nanoscale materials, EPA plans to impose a one-time electronic reporting and recordkeeping requirement under TSCA on manufacturer (“manufacturer” is defined to include importers) and processors of particles ranging from 1-100 nanometers and exhibiting unique characteristics due to their size.
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Quadrennial Energy Review Leads Among Other Energy Initiatives

April 30, 2015 | Blog | By David Leiter

While the potential Iran nuclear deal, the budget, and spending bills dominate Congress’ attention leading up to the Memorial Day recess, committees in both chambers have not forgotten about energy policy, with several hearings on the docket.
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Energy Alternatives Hold Their Own – What Does This Mean For You?

April 28, 2015 | Blog | By Paul Dickerson, Thomas Burton

Despite downward pressure on oil and gas prices in recent years, solar, wind, and other alternative energy forms have maintained their popularity. In a recent article on FuelFix.com, Mintz Levin’s Tom Burton and Paul Dickerson discuss where this energy market trend stems from.
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It’s Not Enough to Have a Good Idea: Crafting a Story that Engages, Awes, and Moves Investors to Action – Register Now!

April 27, 2015 | Blog | By Sahir Surmeli

If you have an idea for the next great company, but can’t quite figure out how to communicate it, listen up! On Thursday, May 7th at 5pm, Mintz Levin is hosting a panel discussion on how emerging companies can craft compelling stories that hook consumers and investors.
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Preserving Net Operating Loss Carryforwards – How an NOL Rights Plan Can Help

April 23, 2015 | Blog | By Sahir Surmeli

The value of a company’s NOL carryforward may be one of its most valuable assets, particularly for energy technology companies that have funded long and expensive development cycles to get to market.
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PROPEL: Helping to build a smarter, interconnected, resource-efficient world

April 22, 2015 | Blog | By Sahir Surmeli

Fraunhofer USA and Greentown Labs are teaming up with Shell GameChanger to bring Boston a startup acceleration program for Wireless Sensor-Actuator Network (WSAN) prototype development.
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Energy Efficiency Bill Heads to President Obama

April 21, 2015 | Blog

This afternoon, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) announced that their Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 has passed the House and is now headed to President Obama for signature, according to a United States Senate News Release.
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Pratt’s Energy Law Report highlights Jordan Collins’ Analysis of Interior Department’s Draft Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Analysis

April 21, 2015 | Blog

The April 2015 edition of Pratt’s Energy Law Report features an article from ML Strategies’ Jordan Collins on the Department of the Interior’s Five Year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2017-2022.
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British Columbia Provides Model for Massachusetts Carbon Pricing

April 16, 2015 | Blog | By Katy Ward

On Monday, April 13, The Alliance for Business Leadership hosted “Embracing the Future: The Economic Success of British Columbia’s Carbon Pricing Policy” at Mintz Levin’s Boston office.
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Tax Day Update: 2015 Inflation Adjustments and Prices for Energy Credits Released by IRS

April 15, 2015 | Blog

Just in time for tax day – but 14 days behind the Congressional deadline - the IRS released the statutorily required calculations to determine the value of the Section 45 Production Tax Credit (“PTC”) credit amount in 2015, and whether or not a phase-out of the calculation would be required.
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2015 Clean Energy Challenge – Today!

April 14, 2015 | Blog | By Sahir Surmeli

Today, the Clean Energy Trust, co-founded by Michael Polsky and Nicholas Pritzker, presents the 5th annual Clean Energy Challenge! The event, which counts Exelon, Boeing, Accenture, American Electric Power, ComEd, Invenergy LLC, and Wells Fargo among its sponsors, is being held in Chicago at Venue SIX10.
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California Drought Calls for Bold Energy Solutions

April 9, 2015 | Blog | By Sarah Litke

Last week, California Governor Edmund (Jerry) Brown announced a $1 billion emergency drought package and an executive order mandating a statewide 25 percent cut in potable water use through the end of next February.
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ECO:nomics 2015 - Top 10 Takeaways

April 8, 2015 | Blog | By Thomas Burton

From March 25 to 27, the Wall Street Journal brought energy stakeholders from around the world to Santa Barbara, California. Titled “ECO:nomics 2015,” the program focused on the biggest issues confronting business and the environment, including investing trends, the latest innovations and market disruptions, the environmental movement’s future, the horizon of energy policy, and the meaning of “sustainability.”
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President Obama Issues Executive Order on Emissions as Budgets Move Through

March 30, 2015 | Blog | By David Leiter

On March 19th, President Obama, continuing to push his climate change agenda over his final two years, signed an executive order requiring that by 2025 the federal government decrease its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 40 percent.
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Department of Energy Releases Wind Vision Report: Accelerating Growth Offers a Promising Future

March 19, 2015 | Blog

Recently, the DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued Wind Vision: A New Era for Wind Power in the United States. The report, a follow up to the 2008 20% Wind Energy by 2030, looks at the future of wind power through 2050 along with the economic, environmental, and social benefits of a robust wind industry.
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U.S. Advanced Energy Market Surpasses Airline Industry, Rivals Pharmaceuticals

March 11, 2015 | Blog | By Sahir Surmeli

In their recently released 2015 Market Report, Advanced Energy Economy reveals that the US advanced energy market grew to $200 billion in 2014, an increase of 13% above the total for 2013.
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Cleantech Law Alert: Jordan Collins on Open Atlantic Coast Oil and Gas Drilling, Restricted Alaskan Waters

March 5, 2015 | Blog

In our second installment of this quarter's Cleantech Law Alert from CleanEdge, ML Strategies' Jordan Collins wades through numerous recent announcements made by the Obama Administration regarding oil and gas drilling leases off the coasts of the United States.
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Energy Department Announces $35 Million to Advance Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies

March 4, 2015 | Blog | By Sahir Surmeli

On March 3rd, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced $35 million in funding to promote innovation in fuel cell and hydrogen technologies.
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