William H. Holmes

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Bill Holmes concentrates his practice in the area of energy law, with a special emphasis on wind, geothermal, biomass, tidal and ocean power, and other forms of renewable energy.


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The Interconnection Landscape Changes Yet Again: FERC Conditionally Accepts the California ISO's Interconnection Queue Reform Phase 2

On January 31, 2012, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) conditionally accepted additional reforms to the California ISO’s Generator Interconnection Procedures (GIP) that significantly change the rules that apply to developers seeking to interconnect power generation facilities in the California ISO’s balancing authority area.

The decision continues the California ISO’s efforts to reform the GIP that began in 2008, and focuses on 18 specific issues that arose from stakeholder efforts, interconnection agreement negotiations, the California ISO’s transmission planning process, or that were carried over from the previous round of reforms.

The reforms addressed the following issues and more:

• Deliverability Status
• Financial Security Deadlines
• Posting of Security and Reimbursement of Costs for Network Upgrades
• Reductions in Project Size

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To learn more about the reforms approved yesterday and how they may affect your generation development plans, please contact one of the attorneys listed below.

Maurcus Wood at (503) 294-9434 or mwood@stoel.com
Seth Hilton at (415) 617-8943 or sdhilton@stoel.com
Jason Johns at (503) 294-9618 or jajohns@stoel.com
Chad Marriott at (503) 294-9339 or ctmarriott@stoel.com

Federal Court Holds That the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Does Not Apply to Lawful Activities That Result in the Incidental Taking of Protected Birds

A legal update from our colleagues Per Ramfjord and Steve Galloway:

In a recent opinion, the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota dismissed misdemeanor criminal charges against three oil and gas companies for violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (“MBTA”) arising out of the incidental death of migratory birds through contact with oil reserve pits operated by the defendants. United States v. Brigham Oil & Gas, L.P., No. 4:11-po-005-DLH et al., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 5774 (D.N.D. Jan. 17, 2012). This opinion is significant because it represents the latest in a number of cases that have interpreted the MBTA in a manner that does not criminalize the inadvertent taking of migratory birds.

By way of background, the MBTA was enacted in 1918 to implement four international treaties aimed at protecting migratory birds. The Act makes it unlawful “by any means or in any manner” to “take” or attempt to “take” any of approximately 800 species of migratory birds, including most common birds other than pigeons and starlings. Regulations promulgated under the Act further define the term “take” as to “pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect” any such birds. Companies or individuals who violate these provisions face misdemeanor criminal penalties that can result in fines of up to $15,000 per bird and/or six months’ imprisonment.

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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 policy report every two years. The objective of the IEPR is to evaluate market trends and develop energy policies that will "conserve resources, protect the environment, ensure energy reliability, enhance the state's economy, and protect public health and safety." The Final 2011 IEPR has been prepared in response to this direction and is available on the CEC’s website.

To prepare the report, the Energy Commission conducted 30 public workshops on a range of issues facing California's electricity, natural gas, and transportation fuel sectors. On December 5, 2011, the Energy Commission released the Draft 2011 IEPR to solicit public comments. The Final 2011 IEPR considers all written comments on the draft report.

Written Comments
The Energy Commission will accept comments on the Final 2011 IEPR and requests parties to submit comments in writing by February 1, 2012, so that comments can be considered before  the February 8, 2012, Business Meeting. Comments will also be accepted at the Business Meeting.   

 

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 conference will focus on the core areas of due diligence for PV projects—mostly utility-scale, but also distributed-scale—and provide a "blueprint" for their execution. It covers aspects of solar project development not tackled by instructional programs, which focus strictly on financing issues. On January 23, Stoel Rives attorney, Howard Susman will present, "Project Contractual Relationships."

Next Generation Bio-Based Chemicals Summit
January 23-26 – Phoenix, AZ
This summit is focused on sustainably sourced chemicals — and the platforms, resources, business models and tools required to deliver them. Sam Webb will moderate the Plant/Biomass Panel Discussion, CJ Voss will moderate the Plenary Keynote Session, Consumer Goods Brand Owner/Automotive OEM Panel, and David Quinby will serve as Summit Chair. Stoel Rives is proud to be the Platinum Sponsor of this event.

EUEC 2012
January 30-February 1 – Phoenix, AZ
Over 2,000 delegates including environmental business leaders, energy executives and government policymakers gather to share presentations and discuss alternate energy solutions to secure our independence from foreign oil while protecting our environment. Kristen Castaños will present, "Utility-Scale Solar Projects in California - The Keys to Development Permits in Desert Areas and on Farmland," and Allison Smith will present, "Strategies for Complying with Current GHG Regulations in California."

Municipal Solid Waste to Biofuels Summit
February 7-8 – Chicago, IL
Stoel Rives attorney Kevin Johnson is headed to the Windy City for this forum, designed specifically to facilitate business meetings with investors, biofuels developers, waste management executives, and local and state officials. Hear Kevin Johnson present “The Legal Perspective: Counseling Municipalities in Renewable Energy Strategy.”

Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit
February 8-10 – San Diego, CA
Join Stoel Rives attorneys Ed Einowski, Duff Bryant, Greg Jenner, Howard Susman and Alexandra Mertens at one of the best deal-making and networking events in the wind industry. This annual summit brings together leading project developers, lenders, investors, financiers and other key players to discuss the latest finance and investment developments, and share information about upcoming projects opportunities. Stoel Rives is a proud Platinum Sponsor of this event. Stoel Rives is pleased to offer a 15% registration discount with code 120131.

2012 Wind, Solar and Storage
February 14-16 – Austin, TX
Stoel Rives Partners Bill Holmes and Greg Jenner will serve as members of the esteemed faculty for this CLE program, presented by the University of Texas School of Law and the Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the Texas State Bar.  Greg Jenner will moderate the discussion panel, “A Primer on Economics, Tax Credits and PPAs for Wind and Solar Projects.” Bill Holmes will moderate the discussion panel, “Integration, Reliability, Operational and regulatory Issues for Renewables.”

Utah Energy Development Summit
February 15 – Salt Lake City, UT
Join Stoel Rives attorney Julia Pettit for the premier energy event for Utah and the Greater Rocky Mountain area. With a speech from Utah Governor Gary Herbert highlighting energy priorities in his administration, as well as keynotes from national-level energy leaders, this will be an event not to miss. Stoel Rives is a proud sponsor of this event.

National Ethanol Conference
February 22-24 – Orlando, FL
Stoel Rives is proud to be a sponsor for this conference delivering timely information on marketing, legislative and regulatory issues facing the ethanol industry. With numerous networking opportunities, more business meetings are conducted and contacts made at this conference than any other ethanol conference. Stoel Rives attorneys Graham Noyes and Kevin Prohaska will be in attendance.

Solar Power Finance & Investment Summit
February 27-March 1 – San Diego, CA
This summit brings together utility-scale, commercial and residential solar project developers, investors, lenders, equipment suppliers, construction contractors and other key players to share their perspectives on the latest developments in the solar project finance and investment market. David Benson will Chair the Solar Power Executive Briefing. Julia Pettit will moderate, "The Buying and Selling of Distributed Solar Projects,” and Morten Lund will moderate, "Financing 2-20 MW Scale Projects.” Stoel Rives attorneys Greg Jenner and Howard Susman and Ed Einowski will also be in attendance. Stoel Rives is a Platinum Sponsor at this event. Stoel Rives is pleased to offer a 15% registration discount with code 120221.

AWEA Wind Power Project Siting Workshop
February 28-March 1 – Las Vegas, NV
This two-day siting seminar delves into key siting topics and explores issues related to wildlife interactions, sound and visual impacts, radar issues, cultural resources and stakeholder interests. Stoel Rives attorneys Aaron Courtney and Tim McMahan both members of AWEA’s Siting Committee, will be in attendance, and Aaron Courtney present, “Managing Regulatory Risk on Your Site.

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CPUC Adopts Decision Implementing RPS Portfolio Content Categories

A legal update from our colleagues Seth Hilton and Allison Smith:

On December 15, 2011, the California Public Utilities Commission adopted Decision 11-12-052, implementing Portfolio Content Categories for the 33% Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) Program in California. The Decision implements portions of Senate Bill (S.B.) x1-2, which created the 33% RPS Program. S.B. x1-2 established three categories of RPS-eligible electricity, applicable to RPS contracts executed after June 1, 2010:

  • Category One includes electricity from RPS-eligible resources that have their first point of interconnection with a California balancing authority, RPS-eligible resources with a dynamic transfer arrangement with a California balancing authority, and RPS-eligible resources scheduling their electricity directly into a California balancing authority without substituting electricity from another source.

     
  • Category Two includes firmed and shaped RPS-eligible electricity.

     
  • Category Three includes transactions that do not meet the criteria of Category One or Two, including unbundled renewable energy credit (REC) transactions.
     

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FERC Rules Against Bonneville Power Administration's Environmental Redispatch Policy

A legal update from our colleagues Steve Hall, Dina Dubson and Jason Johns:

On December 7, 2011, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an order holding that the Bonneville Power Administration violated Section 211A of the Federal Power Act by curtailing wind energy under BPA’s Environmental Redispatch policy and requiring BPA to file a revised transmission tariff within 90 days from the date of the order.

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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:

Distributed Solar Summit 2011
November 30-December 2 – San Diego, CA
This event is a unique opportunity for the entire distributed solar community to connect and discuss successful strategies for funding distributed solar projects. Stoel Rives attorneys Morten Lund and Brian Nese will moderate discussion panels covering “The California Market – Market Environment and Business Opportunities,” “Asset and Portfolio Capital Providers' Appetite for Investing in Distributed Solar,” and “EPC/Installers Views on Contracting Relationships.” As a sponsor, Stoel Rives is offering a 15% registration discount with code 118926.

Siting & Permitting Renewable Energy Projects in the West
December 7-9 – San Diego, CA
On December 8 hear Tim McMahan co-present “Impact of the Endangered Species Act, NEPA and Other Environmental Legislation on Current and Planned Projects,” and Tim Taylor participate in the discussion panel “Strategies for Working Successfully with the Regulators to Get Projects Permitted and Developed.” Wayne Rosenbaum will chair the Pre-Conference Workshop on December 7.

Hydropower’s Evolving Role in Western Power Grid Reliability
December 12-13 – Sacramento, CA
Join Stoel Rives attorneys Chad Marriott, Bill Holmes and Barbara Brenner for one of the year's most important hydroelectric power events. On December 13, Bill Holmes will present "Storage: How Changing Policies and Technologies Influence Hydropower Utilization," and Chad Marriott will present "Recognizing the Role of Small Hydro in the West."

US-China Wind 2011: Building Strategic Cooperation
December 13-15 – San Francisco, CA
Join Stoel Rives’ Mike Mangelson, William Clydesdale, David Benson, and Ed Einowski as they examine the factors driving developments of the US and Chinese wind power markets. Mike Mangelson will serve as the pre-summit chair, at which time William Clydesdale will present “Negotiating the Joint Venture Agreement.” During the main summit, chaired by Ed Einowski, David Benson will present “Alternative Financing Structures.” As the Platinum Sponsor of this event, Stoel Rives is offering a 15% registration discount with code 116011.

2012 Pacific West Biomass Conference & Trade Show
January 16-18 – San Francisco, CA
This event focuses on biomass utilization in the western US, and brings together area producers of biomass-derived electricity, heat, and power with waste generators, utility executives, equipment manufacturers, and more. On January 16, Lee N. Smith will moderate the discussion panel "Capitalizing on Energy Rich Waste Streams and Technical Approaches for their More Varied Conversion," and Greg Jenner will serve as a panelist for "Capitalization Strategies in Challenging Financial Environment." Stoel Rives is a proud sponsor of this event.

Projects & Money 2012
January 18-20 – New Orleans, LA
Stoel Rives is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for this one-stop meeting center for project professionals working to kick off their project finance plans. Stoel Rives attorney David Benson will be in attendance, and Stoel Rives attorney Julia Pettit will moderate the discussion panel "Buying and Selling Project Assets (Project M&A)" on January 19. Stoel Rives is pleased to offer a 10% registration discount with code 120366.

Wind & Solar Integration Summit
January 18-20 – Scottsdale, AZ
Stoel Rives attorneys Stephen Hall and Bill Holmes come together with policy makers, transmission owners and operators, and renewable energy developers to network and exchange valuable information about operational changes and their impact on distributed solar and grid-scale wind energy. Bill Holmes will serve as Summit Chair, and Stephen Hall will present "Approaches to Handling Environmental Redispatch and Curtailment.”

PV Project Due Diligence Requirements
January 23-24 – San Diego, CA
Hear Stoel Rives attorney Howard Susman present "Project Contractual Relationships" on Monday, January 23 as he covers such issues as PPAs, financing, siting and permitting, and more.

Next Generation Bio-Based Chemicals Summit
January 23-26 – San Diego, CA
Join Stoel Rives attorneys David Quinby, Christopher Voss and Jere Webb for this innovative biotech/biofuels event with a comprehensive, in-depth focus on sustainably sourced chemicals — and the platforms, resources, business models and tools required to deliver them. Stoel Rives is a Platinum Sponsor for this event.

EUEC 2012
January 30-February 1 – Phoenix, AZ
See over 600 professional presentations on 12 specialized tracks, and browse over 200 exhibits. Allison Smith will present "Strategies for Complying with Current GHG Regulations in California,” and Kristen Castaños will present "Utility-Scale Solar Projects in California - The Keys to Development Permits in Desert Areas and on Farmland."

Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit
February 8-10 – San Diego, CA
Join Ed Einowski and members of the Stoel Rives Wind team as they participate in one of the best deal-making and networking events in the wind industry. Stoel Rives is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor for this event.

Solar Power Finance & Investment Summit
February 27-March 1 – San Diego, CA
Join Stoel Rives attorneys Howard Susman, Julia Pettit, David Benson, Morten Lund and Greg Jenner to learn about putting together solar power project deals. Hear investors discuss their future plans and what they seek when getting involved in deals in 2012 and beyond. David Benson will Chair, Julia Pettit will moderate, “The Buying and Selling of Distributed Solar Projects,” and Morten Lund will moderate, “Financing 2-20 MW Scale Projects.” Stoel Rives is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor at this event.

Energy Law Alert: BIA Proposes Regulations for Surface Leases of Trust Land for Energy and Other Uses

A legal update from our colleagues Michael O'Connell and Stephen Kelly:

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) on November 29, 2011 published proposed regulations for leasing tribal and individual Indian trust land for business and residential uses. The comment period runs through January 30, 2012. It will take the BIA some time to review and respond to comments before issuing final regulations. The Federal Register notice for the proposed new regulations runs 44 pages. See 76 Fed. Reg. 73,784 (Nov. 29, 2011).

The BIA's proposed regulations apply to surface leases of trust land. Subsurface leases and mineral development agreements are governed by different regulations and statutes, as are rights-of-way and contracts or agreements that encumber tribal land.

Revised Subpart D of the proposed regulations covers leases for biomass, waste-to-energy, and other commercial and business uses. Subpart E establishes procedures for Wind and Solar Resource Leases and short-term (three years, with an option for one renewal term of three years) Wind Energy Evaluation Leases (WEELs) for purposes of installing instrumentation and related infrastructure, such as met towers, to evaluate wind resources for electricity generation. No similar provision is included for solar energy evaluation leases on the theory that physical possession of land is not required to evaluate a solar resource. WEELs take the place of short-term BIA permits that were included in an earlier version of the draft regulations.

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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:

 

Southeast Biomass Conference & Trade Show
November 1-3 – Atlanta, GA
Join Stoel Rives attorneys Lee Smith, Greg Jenner, Joe Thompson, and Tim Taylor in Atlanta for this BBI conference. Stoel Rives is a proud sponsor of this event. Our attorneys will participate in discussion panels covering Environmental Compliance, Biomass Procurement and Supply Chain Management, and Federal Incentives.

 

WoWE Leadership Forum
November 2 – Carlsbad, CA
Stoel Rives and the Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) are pleased to announce the second installment of this special Forum. Stoel Rives attorneys Elizabeth Cason, Dina Dubson and Julia Pettit, member of the 2011 planning committee, will be in attendance.

 

AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium
November 2-4 – Carlsbad, CA
Join Stoel Rives attorneys Julia Pettit, Howard Susman and Wayne Rosenbaum at this exclusive event designed for professionals in every segment of the wind industry.

 

Solar Power Project Development
November 9 – San Diego, CA
Join Stoel Rives attorney Brian Nese in San Diego where he will co-present the Solar Status and Update session.

 

Green Energy M&A Outlook for 2012
November 15-16 – Santa Clara CA
Stoel Rives is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor at this event. Attorneys Duff Bryant, Ed Einowski and Julia Pettit will moderate discussion panels covering the Corporate M&A Landscape, Renewable Developers’ Perspectives, and Wind M&A Deals. Duff Bryant and Ed Einowski will serve as Summit Co-Chairs. We are pleased to offer a 15% registration discount with code 119631.

 

CalWEA 11th Annual Meeting
November 16-17 – Carlsbad, CA
Join Howard Susman, Wayne Rosenbaum, Randy Faccinto, Brian Nese, and Elizabeth Cason as they gather with other members of the California Wind Energy Association. Stoel Rives is proud to be a breakfast sponsor at this event.

 

Utah Renewable Energy Business Summit
November 16-17 – Salt Lake City, UT
Join Stoel Rives attorney Julia Pettit for this two-day event presented by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

 

Distributed Solar Summit 2011
November 30-December 2 – San Diego, CA
Hear discussions moderated by Stoel Rives attorneys Morten Lund and Brian Nese covering The California Market Environment and Business Opportunities, Asset and Portfolio Capital Providers' Appetite for Investing in Distributed Solar, and EPC/Installers Views on Contracting Relationships.

 

Siting & Permitting Renewable Energy Projects in the West
December 7-9 – San Diego, CA
Tim McMahan will co-present Impact of the Endangered Species Act, NEPA and Other Environmental Legislation on Current and Planned Projects and Tim Taylor will participate in the discussion panel Strategies for Working Successfully with the Regulators to Get Projects Permitted and Developed.

 

US-China Wind 2011: Building Strategic Cooperation
December 13-15 – San Francisco, CA
Visit with Mike Mangelson, William Clydesdale, David Benson, and Ed Einowski in San Francisco for the 2nd Annual US-China Wind Summit. Stoel Rives is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor at this Infocast event, and we are pleased to offer a 15% discount on registration with code 116011.

 

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CUB Policy Center and UO Hold Inaugural Smart Grid Conference in Portland

The CUB Policy Center, in partnership with the University of Oregon School of Law,  will be holding its inaugural policy conference: Smart Grid: Today's Regulation and Tomorrow's Technology, on Friday, October 21, 2011, at the University of Oregon White Stag Block (70 NW Couch St., Portland, OR 97209).  The luncheon keynote speaker will be former FERC Commissioner Nora Mead Brownell, who is the co-founder of ESPY Energy Solutions.

The conference is designed to educate utility analysts, policy analysts, attorneys, industry professionals, stakeholders and others on the current regulatory environment in Oregon and the region and to provide a forum for investigating the opportunities and challenges of integrating the Smart Grid into that environment. The CUB Policy Center notes that space for this conference, which promises to be well attended, is limited and encourages attendees to register early.   

I'll be participating in the Closing Panel to recap and discuss lessons learned during the day, and I hope to see you there.

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August 26, 2011 — Great River Energy Issues Request for Proposals

August 15, 2011 — Section 1603 Cash Grants for Renewable Energy Projects TeleBriefing

August 12, 2011 — Puget Sound Energy Files for WUTC Review of "All-Source" RFP

August 4, 2011 — USFS Finalizes Long-Awaited Wind Energy Directives

July 21, 2011 — CPUC Seeks Comments in AB 2514 Electric Storage System (ESS) Docket R.10-12-007

July 19, 2011 — EPRI Project to Develop Functional Requirements for Customer Energy Storage System (CESS) Launched - Public Webcast July 22

July 15, 2011 — Upcoming Energy Conference Highlights

June 30, 2011 — PSU's Hatfield School of Government Offers "Summer Series on the New Energy Economy"

June 28, 2011 — Stoel Rives Partners to Present Wind Project Development Case Study at Chinese Wind Conference in Beijing

June 28, 2011 — Renewable Energy Law Alert: EPA Releases Draft 2012 Renewable Fuel Standards

June 24, 2011 — Coming Very Soon: CPUC Energy Storage Workshop

June 22, 2011 — FERC Seeks Comments on Ancillary Markets and Energy Storage

June 15, 2011 — Envision Solar Emphasizes Growing Intellectual Property Portfolio

June 3, 2011 — Substantial Increase in Solar Patent Activity in 2010

May 26, 2011 — Stoel Rives' Mark Hanson and Loren Hulse to speak at Metabolic Design and Algae World Summit 2011

May 5, 2011 — CEC Holds Workshop on Energy Storage for 2011 IEPR

May 2, 2011 — BLM Notices Interim and Proposed Rules Protecting Renewable Energy Development From Mining Claims

April 21, 2011 — California Public Utilities Commission Holds Prehearing Conference on Energy Storage Procurement Targets

April 21, 2011 — LexisNexis Selects Renewable + Law Blog to its Top 50 Environmental Law Blogs List

April 20, 2011 — RFI for Substation-Size Li-ion Energy Storage System Demonstration Project

April 19, 2011 — Petition for Review Filed in TXU v. FPL Curtailment Case

April 8, 2011 — Upcoming Electric Energy Storage (EES) Workshops

April 8, 2011 — California Public Utility Commission to Reopen Rule 21 Working Group

April 5, 2011 — Non-Profit Groups Challenge Colorado's RES and Question Public Policy Favoring Wind Energy

March 29, 2011 — All Party Meeting Concerning California's 2011 RPS Procurement

March 28, 2011 — A Unique RFP for Energy Storage

March 24, 2011 — California Court Enjoins Implementation of Cap-and-Trade

March 24, 2011 — California Court Enjoins Implementation of Cap-and-Trade

March 24, 2011 — New Stoel Rives California Environmental Law Blog

March 24, 2011 — COMMISSIONER FLORIO NOTICES ALL-PARTY MEETING CONCERNING 2011 RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD PROCUREMENT

March 15, 2011 — California Public Utilities Commission Holds Workshop on Energy Storage Legislation

March 8, 2011 — Upcoming Energy Conference Highlights

March 1, 2011 — Boiler Hazardous Air Pollutant Emission Rules Released By EPA

February 28, 2011 — FERC and Feed-in Tariffs: Opportunities and Challenges in California and Other States Webinar - March 2, 2011

February 28, 2011 — Tradable Renewable Energy Credits in California Webinar - March 1, 2011

February 22, 2011 — Energy-Related Tax Proposals in President's 2012 Budget

February 9, 2011 — LexisNexis Nominates Renewable + Law Blog for Top 50 Environmental Law Blogs of 2011 Award

February 1, 2011 — ALJ Releases Ruling Setting Briefing Schedule for CPUC Implementation of Amendments to CA Feed In Tariff Program

February 1, 2011 — Texas Moves Ahead With New Transmission to Support Renewable Energy

January 25, 2011 — Renewable Electricity and Wine - A Perfect Pairing

January 18, 2011 — Upcoming Energy Conference Highlights

January 14, 2011 — The California Public Utilities Commission Lifts Moratorium on Approval of Tradable Renewable Energy Credit Transactions; Limits Use of Out-of-State Generation for California RPS Compliance

January 11, 2011 — Solar Energy Development on U.S. Bureau of Land Management Lands: Opportunities and Obstacles Created by Shifting Legal Sands

December 22, 2010 — California Adopts its Cap-and-Trade Program for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

December 22, 2010 — California Public Utilities Commission Approves Renewable Auction Mechanism

December 22, 2010 — Stoel Rives Helps Launch Solar Industry's First EPC Contract Template

December 17, 2010 — Energy Tax Law Alert: Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010

December 13, 2010 — Energy Law Alert: EPA Publishes CO2 Geologic Sequestration Rule in Federal Register

December 1, 2010 — Biofuels Law Alert: EPA Releases Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2011

December 1, 2010 — Energy Tax Law Alert: ODOE Issues Final Administrative Rules

November 8, 2010 — California Election Results Provide Endorsement for Renewable Energy

November 2, 2010 — OPUC Circulates Straw Proposal for Utility Smart Grid Planning

October 25, 2010 — US-China Wind 2010: Building Strategic Cooperation

October 13, 2010 — Upcoming Webinar: Legal Implications of Energy Storage

October 12, 2010 — Smart Grid Oregon Announces Its First Policy Conference--November 9, 2010

September 30, 2010 — Air Resources Board Adopts 33% Renewable Energy Standard; Four California Energy Agencies Vow to Cooperate on Implementation

September 7, 2010 — California Energy Commission Proposes Revisions to RPS Guidebooks

September 2, 2010 — California Legislature Fails to Pass 33% Renewable Portfolio Standard

August 27, 2010 — Energy Law Alert: CPUC Proposes to End Moratorium on TREC Transactions; Increase Cap to 40%

August 23, 2010 — THIS WEEK IN BIOFUELS, A PATENT PERSPECTIVE

August 11, 2010 — DOE Issues Waiver Under Section 1605 of ARRA for Solar PV Equipment Projects

August 6, 2010 — USDA Issues Notice of Funding Available for Renewable Energy Feasibility Studies

August 5, 2010 — CPUC Lifts Hold On CSI Applications

August 5, 2010 — This Week in Biofuels, A Patent Perspective

August 4, 2010 — Illinois Legislation Passed to Encourage Renewable Energy Investment

August 2, 2010 — Texas Court of Appeals Hands Down Decision in Important Wind Curtailment Case

July 23, 2010 — CPUC Staff Issues White Paper on Electric Energy Storage (EES)

July 23, 2010 — CPUC Staff Issues White Paper on Electric Energy Storage (EES)

July 23, 2010 — The Week in Biofuels, A (U.S.) Patent (Application) Perspective

July 22, 2010 — THIS WEEK IN BIOFUELS, A (PCT) PATENT PERSPECTIVE

June 25, 2010 — California Solar Initiative Handbook Update: Warranty Requirements

June 25, 2010 — Treasury Department Issues Additional Guidance Regarding Cash Grant Begin Construction Requirement

June 23, 2010 — Midwest ISO Final MVP Cost Allocation Proposal Won't Charge Generators for New Transmission Needed for Wind Energy

June 22, 2010 — Massachusetts Suspends In-State Requirement for Renewable Energy Generation and Modifies Solar Carve Out

June 17, 2010 — Upcoming Webinar: The Race to Solar: Who's In It to Win It?

May 27, 2010 — Mitsubishi Alleges that General Electric, Co. Is Engaging in Anti-Competitive Behavior in the Variable Speed Wind Turbine Market

May 21, 2010 — California and FERC Agreement to Coordinate Hydrokinetic Project Development

April 28, 2010 — 2010 International BIOMASS Conference and Expo - May 4-6, 2010

April 22, 2010 — TransCanada challenges Massachusetts RPS

April 20, 2010 — Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Recommendations Regarding Procedures for Energy Project Development

April 16, 2010 — Free Webinar on New Advanced Renewable Fuel Standard/RFS2

April 8, 2010 — Nebraska Public Power District Wind and Renewables RFPs

March 30, 2010 — Nevada State Office of Energy Seeks Renewable Energy Proposals

March 23, 2010 — Colorado Increases its Renewable Energy Standard to 30% by 2020

March 11, 2010 — Conservation Advocacy Group Files Lawsuit to Force ESA Decisions on Dozens of Pacific Northwest Species

March 11, 2010 — Treasury Creates Safe Harbor for Smart Grid Investment Grants

March 11, 2010 — National Hydropower Association Regional Meeting Underway in Juneau

March 3, 2010 — White Paper Explains New Advanced Renewable Fuel Standard/RFS2

March 2, 2010 — 186 More Species to be Protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)

February 25, 2010 — EPA Delays Regulation of GHGs as Stationary Source Emissions

February 12, 2010 — SEC Adopts Interpretive Guidance on Disclosure Regarding Climate Change

February 12, 2010 — Colorado Likely to Increase its RPS to 30% by 2010

February 7, 2010 — APS Announces Wind and Solar RFPs

February 4, 2010 — SEC Posts Climate Change Interpretive Release

February 4, 2010 — Stoel Rives LLP assists with first juwi-developed U.S. wind farm

January 28, 2010 — Join us for a RETECH Side Event - February 4, 2010

January 27, 2010 — SEC Issues Interpretive Guidance on Greenhouse Gases

January 21, 2010 — Upcoming Webinar: Impact of State RPS's and the Prospect of a Federal RPS on What Utilities are Doing in Terms of Purchasing the Output of Wind Farms - January 27, 2010

January 13, 2010 — February 9 Breakfast Seminar on Developing, Permitting and Financing Biomass Facilities

January 11, 2010 — XCEL Plans New Wind Solicitation In Connection With Anson Plant

January 11, 2010 — CPUC Proposed Decision on TRECs--Comments Due January 19

January 8, 2010 — Interior Secretary Salazar Invites Parties Interested in Cape Wind Project to Resolve Impact of Determination that Nantucket Sound Is Eligible for Listing as an Historic Property

December 21, 2009 — Zino Green Investment Forum

December 7, 2009 — EPA Announces "Endangerment" and "Cause or Contribute" Findings

November 25, 2009 — Upcoming Webinar: Stimulus Bill Part 3 - The DOE Loan Guarantee Program for Clean Energy Projects

November 12, 2009 — Upcoming Webinar: The Treasury Grant Program - Follow-up and Q&A

November 10, 2009 — Come Visit Us at E3, The Midwest's Premier Energy, Economic and Environmental Conference, on Nov. 17, 2009

October 23, 2009 — Upcoming Webinar: The Stimulus Bill - Structured Tax Incentives

October 9, 2009 — News from the Sustainability Front

September 25, 2009 — Avista Seeks Additional Renewable Energy

September 25, 2009 — EPA Issues Final GHG Reporting Rule

September 21, 2009 — Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Carbon Dioxide Nuisance Suit Against Utilities

September 3, 2009 — November 17: Energy, Economics and Environment (E3) Conference

August 27, 2009 — Friday Webinar on Commercialization of Advanced Biofuels (Algae)

August 23, 2009 — NV Energy Issues RFI for Short Term (1 Month to 3 Years) Energy Supply

July 22, 2009 — Six Years, Not Ten--New Time Limits Govern Certain Claims against Designers, Consultants and Contractors

July 9, 2009 — Treasury Issues Guidance on Applications for Grants in Lieu of the ITC and the PTC

July 9, 2009 — Show Me the RMBs: Analysis of Foreign Investment Opportunities in China's Stimulus Package

July 2, 2009 — Stoel Rives Expands Its San Diego Office

June 25, 2009 — Green Trademarks and Eco-Friendly Claims

June 24, 2009 — Labor Unions Target Renewable Energy Development

May 28, 2009 — LLC Law Monitor

May 18, 2009 — Doing Business with Indian Tribes

May 5, 2009 — AWEA, Chicago and Law of Wind 5th ed

March 23, 2009 — Stoel Teams with EUCI to Present Law of Renewable Energy Webinars

November 20, 2008 — Washington Supreme Court Gives Green Light to Kittitas Wind Project

November 20, 2008 — The Shape of Waves to Come: Forecasting the Future of Ocean Power Conference (Portland, OR, February 10-11, 2009)

October 3, 2008 — Congress Extends PTC and ITC--More Analysis to Follow

September 22, 2008 — Ocean Energy Makes Waves Again

August 22, 2008 — Algae Takes Wing

August 22, 2008 — Texas Court Rules in Horse Hollow Wind Farm Case

August 22, 2008 — When is a Green Building Lease Like a Power Purchase Agreement? Avoiding Deja Vu All Over Again

August 4, 2008 — More on The Oregon Public Utility Commission's Decision in Honeywell

August 1, 2008 — More Good News for Solar!

August 1, 2008 — The New (2nd) Edition of the "Law of Biofuels"

July 25, 2008 — Comments on 500+ Page MMS Rule Due September 8

July 21, 2008 — The Cutting Edge of Carbon Sequestration Law

July 21, 2008 — Is the Glass Half Empty, or Half Full?

July 15, 2008 — A Darker Shade of Green: Stoel Rives Announces Firmwide Sustainability Campaign

July 8, 2008 — Relocating the Wind: Creative Transmission Solutions

July 8, 2008 — Ohio's New RPS Yields Duke Renewables RFP

June 16, 2008 — Minnesota "Sweet Spot Report" Published on June 16