Legal & Regulatory Archives https://live-powermag.pantheonsite.io/category/legal-regulatory/ The power industry's trusted source for generation technology, O&M, and legal & regulatory news for coal, gas, nuclear, hydro, wind & solar power plants; power jobs Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:36:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.powermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-p-power-32x32.jpg Legal & Regulatory Archives https://live-powermag.pantheonsite.io/category/legal-regulatory/ 32 32 November Elections Could Reshape Energy M&A Strategy and Regulation https://www.powermag.com/blog/november-elections-could-reshape-energy-ma-strategy-and-regulation/ https://www.powermag.com/blog/november-elections-could-reshape-energy-ma-strategy-and-regulation/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:36:30 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?post_type=blog&p=224614 With the 2024 U.S. presidential election rapidly approaching, energy mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals are considering how a new presidency could impact the transaction planning, structuring and execution of deals, […]

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DOE Releases $900M to Spur Gen III+ Nuclear SMR Deployment, Targets Two ‘First Mover’ Projects https://www.powermag.com/doe-releases-900m-to-spur-gen-iii-nuclear-smr-deployment-targets-two-first-mover-projects/ https://www.powermag.com/doe-releases-900m-to-spur-gen-iii-nuclear-smr-deployment-targets-two-first-mover-projects/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:07:06 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=224601 A $900 million funding opportunity released by the Department of Energy (DOE) on Oct. 16 seeks to spur “first mover” teams that could deploy the first two Gen III+ light […]

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How the Presidential Election Could Impact Renewable Energy Tax Credits https://www.powermag.com/how-the-presidential-election-could-impact-renewable-energy-tax-credits/ https://www.powermag.com/how-the-presidential-election-could-impact-renewable-energy-tax-credits/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:14:09 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=224369 President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law in 2022. The IRA is the largest public investments in renewable energy in American history and created more than 20 […]

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The Other Side of Safety—Litigation and the Expert Witness https://www.powermag.com/the-other-side-of-safety-litigation-and-the-expert-witness/ https://www.powermag.com/the-other-side-of-safety-litigation-and-the-expert-witness/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:56:33 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=224335 What happens when you suffer a catastrophic injury at work and can’t continue in your career? Workers compensation begins. Those payments last until you reach the maximum medical improvement point. […]

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Supreme Court Clears Way for Limits on Power Plant Mercury, Methane Emissions https://www.powermag.com/supreme-court-clears-way-for-limits-on-power-plant-mercury-methane-emissions/ https://www.powermag.com/supreme-court-clears-way-for-limits-on-power-plant-mercury-methane-emissions/#respond Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:59:50 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=224104 The U.S. Supreme Court has said that rules requiring power plants burning fossil fuels to reduce emissions of toxic substances can stand, dealing a blow to several Republican-led states and […]

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$1.5B Federal Boost for Four Major Transmission Projects as DOE Unveils National Grid Study https://www.powermag.com/1-5b-federal-boost-for-four-major-transmission-projects-as-doe-unveils-national-grid-study/ https://www.powermag.com/1-5b-federal-boost-for-four-major-transmission-projects-as-doe-unveils-national-grid-study/#respond Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:03:57 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=224020 The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded capacity contracts of up to $1.5 billion to four major transmission lines under its Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP) to aid the transfer of 7.1 […]

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The National Transmission Planning Study highlights the significant benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology in transmission expansion. It finds that HVDC offers greater control, modular designs, and efficiency in transmitting electricity over long distances. HVDC technology plays a crucial role in large-scale interregional transmission, particularly in the central U.S., and is key to achieving substantial cost savings and system reliability. The study emphasizes that HVDC's advanced multiterminal converters and transmission capabilities provide the most substantial benefits to consumers by enhancing grid resilience and supporting renewable energy integration. Image courtesy: Hitachi Energy

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How Local Opposition Can Thwart Renewable Energy Projects https://www.powermag.com/how-local-opposition-can-thwart-renewable-energy-projects/ https://www.powermag.com/how-local-opposition-can-thwart-renewable-energy-projects/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:36:41 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=223292 Two-thirds of Americans say that they support the development of alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydrogen power. At least that’s what the Pew Research Center found in a nationwide survey

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FTC Green Guides: The Growing Scrutiny on ‘Clean’ Natural Gas Claims https://www.powermag.com/blog/ftc-green-guides-the-growing-scrutiny-on-clean-natural-gas-claims/ https://www.powermag.com/blog/ftc-green-guides-the-growing-scrutiny-on-clean-natural-gas-claims/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:08:34 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?post_type=blog&p=223785 In an era of increasing environmental awareness, companies, particularly those in the energy sector, face heightened scrutiny over how they market their products. Natural gas, often promoted as a cleaner […]

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DOE Finalizes $1.52B Palisades Loan for First-Ever U.S. Nuclear Plant Recommissioning https://www.powermag.com/doe-finalizes-1-52b-palisades-loan-for-first-ever-u-s-nuclear-plant-recommissioning/ https://www.powermag.com/doe-finalizes-1-52b-palisades-loan-for-first-ever-u-s-nuclear-plant-recommissioning/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:08:59 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=223760 Marking the first-ever revival of a nuclear power plant in the U.S., the Department of Energy (DOE) on Sept. 30 finalized a $1.52 billion loan guarantee to Holtec International to […]

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Demonstration to Convert Kentucky Coal Mine to Pumped Hydro Secures Federal Funding https://www.powermag.com/demonstration-to-convert-kentucky-coal-mine-to-pumped-hydro-secures-federal-funding/ https://www.powermag.com/demonstration-to-convert-kentucky-coal-mine-to-pumped-hydro-secures-federal-funding/#respond Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:59:33 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=223610 A project that will demonstrate the conversion of a former coal mine in Bell County, Kentucky, into a utility-scale 287-MW pumped storage hydroelectric facility has garnered federal backing from the […]

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The Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project will use a closed-loop system, moving water between two reservoirs at different elevations. During low demand, water is pumped to the upper reservoir, and when electricity is needed, it is released to generate power by turning turbines. This renewable energy system can store up to eight hours of electricity, providing on-demand power and supporting grid reliability. Courtesy: Rye Development

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