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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) recently issued a long-awaited rule governing development and cost-allocation for electrical transmission lines.  On May 13, 2024, FERC adopted Order Numbers 1920 and 1977. These orders express FERC’s goal to meet the nation’s growing demand for reliable electricity and may impact energy generation facilities […]

On May 9, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published new emissions guidelines and performance standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants. A copy of the guidelines and standards is online here. In this rule, the EPA created a new suite of best systems of emission reduction (“BSERs”) for different categories […]

For years, Midwest refiners have converted corn into ethanol.  More recently, as regulators have pursued climate goals, ethanol has gained nationwide acceptance as an energy source that can reduce carbon emissions in the transportation industry.  We summarize three regulatory initiatives that may continue driving markets for ethanol and associated technologies, […]

On January 31, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (the “Act”).  See H.R. 7024, 118th Cong. (2024).  Subject to approval by the U.S. Senate, the Act would provide several significant benefits to business taxpayers, including: (1)      Extension […]

The Second Regular Session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 3, 2024, and adjourned sine die on April 18, 2024.  We previously provided two updates during bill introduction and three updates throughout the remaining fifty days of the legislative session.  Please click here, to access these prior articles.  […]