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Your one-stop resource for timely analysis of legal and policy developments affecting the energy and climate sectors. We focus on the issues that matter most to you, from federal and state policy and judicial decisions to business trends and financing news.

New IRS MACR Guidance: What It Means for Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credits
Blog March 30, 2026
Recent IRS guidance, Notice 2026-15, clarifies how to calculate the “material assistance cost ratio” or “MACR” for clean energy component manufacturers seeking to claim the Section 45X advanced manufacturing production tax credit (“45X”)…
Full Steam Ahead: Financing Geothermal 2.0
Blog March 20, 2026
Among renewable resources, few offer the benefits of geothermal –reliable, firm power that provides a stable base for intermittent resources like solar and wind and that is produced from an abundant domestic resource accessed using well-established equipment and methodologies…
After the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Could C-PACE for C&I Solar have its Moment in the Sun?
Blog August 11, 2025
The recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has introduced significant hurdles to obtaining the tax equity financing upon which solar developers have traditionally relied…
EV Roundup
Blog June 23, 2025
The EV industry continues to face federal regulatory and political uncertainty and now, the clock is ticking on the Inflation Reduction Act’s electric vehicle (EV) tax credits and incentives…
Recent Federal Developments for Advanced Nuclear Technologies
Blog May 07, 2025
The new administration has repeatedly expressed its staunch support for nuclear energy. President Trump’s first-day executive order “Unleashing American Energy” specifically encouraged the development of nuclear energy resources…
EV Roundup
Blog March 31, 2025
The electric vehicle (EV) industry is facing a mix of challenges and opportunities as the Trump Administration’s recent policies and tariff announcements take effect in the market…
Updated Hydrogen Emissions Model Provides Key Insights into Biogas and Fugitive Methane Feedstock Emissions
Blog January 17, 2025
On January 15, 2025, Department of Energy released updated versions of the 45VH2-GREET lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions model and accompanying instructional manual…
EV Roundup
Blog December 13, 2024
In this year-end edition of EV Roundup, we look back at developments in the EV space for a bird’s-eye view of where the U.S. stands 2-years post-Inflation Reduction Act enactment…
A Boon for Biogas: Treasury’s Final Section 48 ITC Rules Resolve Key Concerns for Biogas and RNG Projects
Blog December 09, 2024
On December 4, 2024, the Department of the Treasury finalized new rules governing the Section 48 Investment Tax Credit. The ITC applies to a broad range of clean energy projects, including biogas projects, which were added to the ITC by the Inflation Reduction Act…
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Foley Hoag’s Energy & Climate Counsel blog aims to be your one-stop resource for timely analysis of legal and policy developments affecting the energy and climate sectors. We focus on the issues that matter most to our readers, from federal and state policy and judicial decisions to business trends and financing news.

Our authors, comprised of attorneys from the firm’s Energy & Climate practice, have been active in the energy and climate space for decades, counseling clients across the spectrum – from new, innovative technology companies to large utility-scale power projects. Recognizing early on the common concerns of the renewable and traditional energy fields, we established one of the first integrated practices to serve all segments of the energy and clean technology sectors. We believe this tight integration provides us with the insight to analyze the pressing issues, trends and opportunities that those in this industry have come to expect.