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Inside Digital Infrastructure: Spring Lane Capital’s Rob Day On Power Strategy, Microgrids, And What It Takes To Win The AI Race
Rob Day, Partner and Co-Founder at Spring Lane Capital, explores how the urgent need for power capacity is fundamentally reshaping data center investment strategy, from the surge in microgrid development to the strategic risks of over-reliance on natural gas. He reveals why the economics of battery-powered microgrids are closer to viability than most realize and shares a practical playbook for developers looking to start consuming power today while building tomorrow's AI infrastructure.
United States Energy
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Mintz
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Deep Sea Mining In 2026: Regulation, Geopolitics, And The Race For Critical Minerals
The deep sea mining sector experienced significant developments in Q1 2026, with the International Seabed Authority failing to approve exploitation activities while investigating potential contractor non-compliance. Meanwhile, the Trump administration advanced U.S. mining interests through streamlined licensing processes and domestic processing initiatives, as Japan accelerated its rare earth extraction efforts and strengthened cooperation with the United States on critical mineral supply chains.
Worldwide Energy
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A&O Shearman
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House Energy And Commerce Subcommittee On Environment Will Hold Hearing On EPA’s FY 2027 Budget On April 28, 2026
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment will examine the EPA's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, which seeks $4.2 billion in discretionary funding—a 52.4 percent reduction from the previous year's enacted level. Administrator Lee Zeldin will testify on the agency's budget priorities, including new investments in chemical review processes, artificial intelligence applications, and Make America Healthy Again initiatives.
United States Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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Inside Digital Infrastructure: Spring Lane Capital’s Rob Day On Power Strategy, Microgrids, And What It Takes To Win The AI Race
Rob Day, Partner and Co-Founder at Spring Lane Capital, explores how the urgent need for power capacity is fundamentally reshaping data center investment strategy, from the surge in microgrid development to the strategic risks of over-reliance on natural gas. He reveals why the economics of battery-powered microgrids are closer to viability than most realize and shares a practical playbook for developers looking to start consuming power today while building tomorrow's AI infrastructure.
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Deep Sea Mining In 2026: Regulation, Geopolitics, And The Race For Critical Minerals
The deep sea mining sector experienced significant developments in Q1 2026, with the International Seabed Authority failing to approve exploitation activities while investigating potential contractor non-compliance. Meanwhile, the Trump administration advanced U.S. mining interests through streamlined licensing processes and domestic processing initiatives, as Japan accelerated its rare earth extraction efforts and strengthened cooperation with the United States on critical mineral supply chains.
Worldwide Energy
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A&O Shearman
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Inside Digital Infrastructure: Spring Lane Capital’s Rob Day On Power Strategy, Microgrids, And What It Takes To Win The AI Race
Rob Day, Partner and Co-Founder at Spring Lane Capital, explores how the urgent need for power capacity is fundamentally reshaping data center investment strategy, from the surge in microgrid development to the strategic risks of over-reliance on natural gas. He reveals why the economics of battery-powered microgrids are closer to viability than most realize and shares a practical playbook for developers looking to start consuming power today while building tomorrow's AI infrastructure.
United States Energy
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Oil, Gas & Electricity

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Inside Digital Infrastructure: Spring Lane Capital’s Rob Day On Power Strategy, Microgrids, And What It Takes To Win The AI Race
Rob Day, Partner and Co-Founder at Spring Lane Capital, explores how the urgent need for power capacity is fundamentally reshaping data center investment strategy, from the surge in microgrid development to the strategic risks of over-reliance on natural gas. He reveals why the economics of battery-powered microgrids are closer to viability than most realize and shares a practical playbook for developers looking to start consuming power today while building tomorrow's AI infrastructure.
United States Energy
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Mintz
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ECHA Will Hold Webinar On PFAS Restriction On May 7, 2026
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will host a webinar on May 7, 2026, presenting the Risk Assessment Committee's final opinion and the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee's draft opinion on the proposed restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The session will cover hazards, emissions, risks, alternatives, and socio-economic impacts, with a live Q&A period for stakeholders to engage with ECHA experts on this significant regulatory development.
United States Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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