Although the use of a shared facilities agreement (SFA) for co-located energy projects is not a new concept, their use has increased significantly in recent years due to the rise in co-located generation, storage, and load infrastructure, particularly in the
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Fusion Energy: Powering the Future
Fusion energy, the same process that powers our sun and stars, is rapidly moving from scientific theory to commercial reality. In a fusion reaction, two light atoms—typically deuterium and tritium—combine to form a helium nucleus and a neutron, releasing an
Federal Climate Disclosure Requirements Wane as State Regulations Grow
Companies’ obligations to identify and disclose climate-related financial risks and climate data have become increasingly complex in recent years, both at the state and federal levels. The fate of federal climate disclosure rules remains unclear, with the Securities and Exchange
Proposed Bill Would Revive Slashed OBBBA Energy Tax Credit Cuts
On October 29, 2025, Democratic members of the House Ways and Means Committee introduced H.R. 5862, the American Energy Independence and Affordability Act (the Bill). The legislation, introduced by Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), would restore clean energy tax credits from
FERC Begins Shaping the Future of Data Center Co-Location
On December 18, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) directed PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM) to create new rules around the co-location of generation and data centers (FERC’s Dec. 18, 2025 Order, Docket Nos. EL25-49, AD24-11, EL25-20). With
Biogas Construction and Component Contracts: Digesting Performance, Uptime, and Full Wrap Guarantees
Biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG) projects are unique in energy infrastructure. They blend complex mechanical systems with biological processes that are sensitive to variables like feedstock composition and availability, process temperature, equipment performance and reliability, and operator skill. Given
OSHA Compliance in the Renewable Energy Industry
With any industry that has grown as quickly as renewable energy, safety is sometimes overlooked. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) classifies those working in the renewable energy industry as having a “green job.” The hazards of green jobs
Production Tax Credits and Bankruptcy – Are Your PTC Rights at Risk?
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 created the ability to transfer production tax credits (“PTC”) to an “eligible taxpayer” pursuant to Section 6418 of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”). However, exactly when an eligible taxpayer acquires a PTC is often
FERC Paves the Way for More Timely Construction of Natural Gas Infrastructure
Building natural gas infrastructure should get easier in the future by way of a recent ruling by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission). On October 7, 2025, FERC issued a Final Rule, entitled “Removal of Regulations
Voluntary Certification for RNG Projects: New Qualification Standards for Animal Waste
Public and private financial incentives for the construction and operation of renewable natural gas (RNG) projects have accelerated the growth of the industry over the past several years. While much of the RNG industry’s focus recently (for good reason) has been