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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.

The Prohibited Foreign Entity (or FEOC) Rules and Battery Storage
Blog July 16, 2026
Over the past year, battery storage developers and equipment manufacturers have had to contend with new “Prohibited Foreign Entity” (PFE) rules—commonly called the FEOC (“foreign entity of concern”) requirements…
Transmission Planning: The Unsung Use Case for Battery Storage
Blog July 08, 2026
2025 was decidedly the Year of the Battery and the trend of expanding and optimizing the plethora of applications for battery storage systems has continued this year…
Siting Battery Storage in Massachusetts: A New Regulatory Landscape
Blog July 01, 2026
Battery energy storage systems (“BESS”) are central to Massachusetts’ clean energy strategy. The Commonwealth has committed to procuring approximately 5,000 megawatts of energy storage by July 31, 2030, and procurements are ongoing…
How MassDEP’s Proposed Noise Policy Update Could Affect Renewable Energy Developers
Blog March 04, 2026
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is poised to revise its Noise Policy for the first time since the Policy’s adoption in 1990…
NYPA’s New 7 GW Renewable Development Goal: What to Expect When Contracting With NYPA
Blog August 05, 2025
On July 29, 2025, the New York Power Authority (“NYPA”) released for public comment a draft of the NYPA Renewables Updated Strategic Plan (the “Updated Plan”)…
New York Kicks Off Bulk Energy Storage Procurement
Blog July 29, 2025
On July 28, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of New York State’s first bulk energy storage competitive solicitation…
MA Files Draft RFP for 1,500 MW Energy Storage, DPU Requests Comments by May 30
Blog May 21, 2025
Massachusetts recently stepped closer to its first major solicitation for long-term energy storage contracts under its new Section 83E authority…
NYSERDA Releases Draft RFP for 2025 Bulk Storage Procurement
Blog May 16, 2025
draft Index Storage Credit Request for Proposals (ISCRFP25-1) for bulk energy storage projects (the “Draft RFP”)…
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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.