The Clean Fuels Credit, codified under 26 U.S. Code Section 45Z, has quickly become a central focus for businesses pursuing opportunities in the evolving energy sector. Designed to incentivize the production of cleaner transportation fuels, this credit not only benefits
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Protein Maxing, Lead Contamination, and the Law: How Supplement Brands Can Stay Ahead of Legal Risks
With the rise of “Protein Maxing” among biohackers, fitness influencers, and health-conscious consumers, a major controversy has emerged that could seriously impact both consumers and protein supplement brands. A recent Consumer Reports article revealed that many popular protein supplement brands
Renewable Natural Gas as Data Center Power
With the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in computing applications booming, the need for computing power capable of supporting those applications has exploded, fueling an unprecedented surge in data center development. Those data centers require enormous amounts of power, primarily
Elsa’s Impact: Navigating Compliance in an Era of AI-Enhanced FDA Oversight
On June 2, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the deployment of its own artificial intelligence system, “Elsa.” The large language model-powered system was scheduled for full-scale implementation across the agency by June 30, 2025. Initially
Connecticut Appellate Court Rules Solar Energy Plant Generation of Electricity is Not Manufacturing
A recent property tax decision from the Connecticut Appellate Court, McHenry Solar, LLC v. Town of Hampton, Conn. App. Ct., Dkt. No. AC 47636, 09/23/2025, may also have sales tax implications.
Supreme Court to Hear Legal Challenge to Trump Tariffs
In a significant legal development, a recent appellate court ruling upheld a lower court’s decision invalidating certain tariffs imposed by the United States under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This ruling has set the stage for the U.S.
What Does Current Transmission Siting Reform Tell Us About the State of the Grid?
When the legendary writer John McPhee described a blind, over-the-shoulder basketball shot of the equally legendary Bill Bradley, he fixed on Bradley’s explanation of how he managed to score apparently without looking at the basket. Bradley simply said, “you develop
Understanding Texas Bills HB 3809 and HB 3228: New Decommissioning and Recycling Requirements for Battery Energy Storage, Solar, and Wind Facilities
As the energy landscape continues to evolve, so too does the regulatory framework governing it. Texas House Bills 3809 and 3228 introduce significant changes to the decommissioning and recycling requirements for Battery Energy Storage Facilities (“BESFs”), Solar Power Facilities, and
New Federal Highway Administration Guidance on EV Infrastructure: What Comes Next?
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI Program), one of the key programs included in the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, set aside $5 billion dollars in Federal funding administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to assist in the
SPP Proposes to Speed Up Interconnection Process for High Impact Large Loads
On September 4, 2025, the Board of Directors of Southwest Power Pool (SPP), the regional transmission organization (RTO) responsible for much of the central United States, passed Revision Request 696 (RR 696), paving the way for SPP to propose that