‘Migratory Bird Treaty Act’ MBTA
Continue Reading Federal Court Holds That the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Does Not Apply to Lawful Activities That Result in the Incidental Taking of Protected Birds
January 2012
California Energy Commission Issues 2011 Integrated Energy Policy Report
Yesterday, the California Energy Commission (CEC) issued a notice that, as part of the CEC’s February 8, 2012 Business Meeting, the Commission will consider adoption of the Lead Commissioner’s Final 2011 Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR).
The CEC’s notice included the following information:
Background
Senate Bill 1389 requires the CEC to adopt an integrated energy…
Verdant Power Receives First FERC Pilot Project License
Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") issued its first pilot project license for a tidal energy project to Verdant Power, LLC for its Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy ("RITE") Project in New York’s East River (pictured at right). As a first-of-its-kind license, this is a significant step for the burgeoning tidal energy industry in the United…
Upcoming Energy Conference Highlights
Through industry presentations and publications as well as through our blog, our energy attorneys are dedicated to helping you stay informed and knowledgeable about legal developments that affect your business.
Visit our website for the latest calendar of events. Upcoming highlights include:
PV Due Diligence Requirements
January 23-26 – San Diego, CA
This…