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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.

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…
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.