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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.

Virtual Power Plants: The Distributed Energy Revolution Has Arrived
Blog July 13, 2026
How aggregated distributed energy resources are reshaping the grid — and what it means for energy developers, utilities, and in-house legal teams…
New York Senate Passes ASAP Act to Increase Solar Funding and Reduce Deployment Costs
Blog April 29, 2026
On April 21, 2026, the New York State Senate passed the Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power (ASAP) Act (2025-S6570A)…
New England Electricity Restructuring Roundtable Dives Deep into the Future of Gas in New England
Blog June 27, 2025
On June 13, 2025, industry leaders, regulators, and stakeholders gathered at Foley Hoag for the 186th New England Electricity Restructuring Roundtable…
Give the People What They Want (and What They Want Are More and More Clean Electrons)
Blog December 16, 2024
Perhaps the most potent force driving the continued momentum in the clean energy economy, and particularly the renewable power sector, is the marked uptick in electricity demand nationwide. After roughly two decades of flat or declining electricity demand, the United States is projected to enter a sustained period of electric load growth in the coming years…
Presidential Shakeup (Once Again) Presents Opportunity for State Climate Action
Blog December 09, 2024
President Trump’s reelection sent shockwaves through the renewable energy community. With campaign pledges to dismantle Biden-era climate programs funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and possible cuts to the federal workforce, Trump appears poised to withdraw from global climate leadership…
Massachusetts DPU Approves Utilities’ Electric Sector Modernization Plans
Blog September 17, 2024
On August 29, 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities issued a highly anticipated order approving the Electric Sector Modernization Plans filed by the three Massachusetts electric distribution companies, Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil. The ESMPs will provide a strategic roadmap for the EDCs’ plans to make significant investments in their electric distribution systems to support state clean energy goals…
EV Roundup
Blog September 10, 2024
Our latest EV Roundup highlights how electric vehicle adoption is gaining momentum as government initiatives and industry developments shape the landscape, despite challenges in charging infrastructure and market perception…
Advancing Environmental Justice through Battery Energy Storage
Blog June 05, 2024
Because the sun does not always shine and the wind does not always blow, ensuring that renewable sources can reliably meet society’s energy demands has long been a challenge for clean energy advocates. Battery energy storage systems, however, may be a solution…
U.S. Department of Energy Releases Preliminary List of Potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors
Blog May 08, 2024
On May 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy released a preliminary list of potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors, representing another step forward in DOE’s efforts to effectuate statutory powers designed to accelerate the development of electric transmission infrastructure across the country…
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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.