Energy Law and Electricity Regulation

The White House has issued three presidential determinations under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act targeting domestic energy infrastructure, coal supply chains, and large-scale power generation capacity.

The Fiscal Year 2027 President’s Budget (“FY27 PB”) for the US Department of Energy (DOE) is only the initial step in a process that will continue through congressional deliberations and appropriations...

Nevada has a long-standing history rooted in mining. What is new, and legally consequential, is the ever-increasing role Nevada now plays in the nation's broader critical minerals supply chain.

Maine's legislature has passed groundbreaking legislation that would temporarily halt construction of large data centers until November 2027, marking the first state-wide data center ban in the United States.

Texas faces a critical juncture as electricity demand from AI infrastructure and data centers surges, testing whether the state can expand power generation, transmission capacity, and storage systems fast enough to maintain grid reliability.

As AI-driven demand strains power grids and causes lengthy delays, data center operators are increasingly turning to behind-the-meter power generation solutions. Industry experts reveal how supply chain constraints and extended lead times are reshaping the approach to on-site power, pushing developers toward customized technology mixes rather than single-source solutions.

In this special Eyes on Washington miniseries, energy attorneys Elizabeth Craddock and Jim Noe provide insights on the potential trajectory of a second Trump Administration in relation to oil and gas policies.

Maine's legislature has passed groundbreaking legislation that would temporarily halt construction of large data centers until November 2027, marking the first state-wide data center ban in the United States.

Kentucky's Senate Bill 57 establishes a comprehensive Nuclear Reactor Site Readiness Pilot Program, offering grants up to $25 million to utilities and partners for securing federal permits to construct advanced nuclear facilities. The legislation creates a detailed framework for eligibility, cost recovery, and forfeiture provisions while positioning Kentucky to develop a nuclear energy ecosystem through strategic incentives and regulatory support.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will host a webinar on May 7, 2026, presenting the Risk Assessment Committee's final opinion and the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee's draft opinion on the proposed restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The session will cover hazards, emissions, risks, alternatives, and socio-economic impacts, with a live Q&A period for stakeholders to engage with ECHA experts on this significant regulatory development.

The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) published for public comment its draft 2026 reissuance of the Upland Finfish Hatching and Rearing General Permit (Permit), which governs wastewater...

Alexandra Dunn, President and CEO of CropLife America, joins this discussion to explore critical challenges facing the crop protection industry.