Energy Law and Electricity Regulation

Drawing on more than a century of industry development and regulatory evolution, this analysis examines how market structures, infrastructure investment, and regulatory frameworks have shaped the long-term divergence between North American and international natural gas markets. The ongoing international energy crisis provides a backdrop for understanding why US natural gas prices remained stable while European markets experienced significant volatility, and what role regulatory design plays in energy market

In its effort to resolve the conflict with Iran and restore the free flow of cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, the United States has undertaken to relax certain sanctions on transactions involving Iran.

Energy, environmental, and natural resources companies face heightened congressional scrutiny if Democrats regain control of Congress in 2026.

The global shipping industry is transitioning away from high-emission fuels, creating opportunities for biofuel producers and energy investors. Two federal policy frameworks—Section 45Z and the Renewable Fuel Standard—are shaping the future of low-carbon marine fuels by expanding incentives and improving fuel economics to close the cost gap with conventional options.

The court vacated IRS Notice 2025-42, restoring the Five Percent Safe Harbor as a potential path for certain wind and solar projects to establish beginning of construction.

On June 6, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia vacated Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 2025-42, which eliminated the 5% Safe Harbor for most wind and solar projects seeking clean energy...

Given the deregulatory approach taken by the Trump administration on PFAS maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) (as detailed in Part I) and the money his administration is making available for states (as detailed in Part II), this Part III analyzes the other side of the Trump administration’s environmental federalism – what the states are doing. States have responded in varying ways to the reduced federal action for PFAS MCLs, including some acting directly in response to the Trump administration’s recent MCL changes.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released its draft sixth Contaminant Candidate List under the Safe Drinking Water Act, marking a significant regulatory development by including microplastics...

Environmental groups push for statewide regulation of polluted stormwater runoff from commercial properties, while President Trump announces funding for a controversial coal-export terminal and the EPA launches an initiative to accelerate superfund site cleanups. California's Air Resources Board approves major changes to its cap-and-invest program, creating a $4 billion decarbonization fund amid concerns from climate advocates.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has called for sweeping legislative action on data centers for the Texas Legislature to pass in the upcoming 2027 Texas legislative session.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has initiated unprecedented regulatory proceedings targeting how data centers, advanced manufacturing facilities, and other large electrical loads connect to and utilize the interstate transmission system.

On June 18, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) issued an order to New York Independent System Operator, Inc. (NYISO) directing NYISO and NYISO transmission...