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DOE Seeks Public Comment On Bulk-Power System Executive Order
The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking public input on implementing Executive Order 14421, which grants sweeping authority to restrict foreign-produced electric equipment in the nation's bulk-power system. With broad implications for utilities, manufacturers, and energy infrastructure projects, stakeholders have until October 9, 2026, to shape regulations that could fundamentally alter supply chains and equipment procurement across the electric grid.
United States Energy
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Holland & Knight
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Water Rates Are Becoming The Next Utility Affordability Flashpoint
Water utility bills are rising faster than electricity rates across America, driven by aging infrastructure, stricter regulations, and system consolidations. This analysis examines why investor-owned water utilities in North Carolina are experiencing accelerating rate increases and explores the legal, economic, and affordability challenges facing regulators and low-income households.
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Ward and Smith, P.A.
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Massachusetts Conditions Large Data Center Permits On Community Agreements
Massachusetts imposed new requirements on data center projects with peak electricity demand exceeding 25 megawatts by Executive Order 658 on September 8, 2026. State permitting agencies cannot issue permits or authorizations for covered projects unless developers comply with the Healey-Driscoll administration’s June 2026 data center development and operations framework and submit a community benefits agreement (CBA) consistent with the Massachusetts Office of Environmental Justice and Equity (OEJE) March 2026 guidelines for community benefit plans (CBPs) and agreements.
United States Environment
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Beveridge & Diamond
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Alternative Power Plays: Inside The World Of Competitive Wholesale Power With EPSA’s Todd Snitchler – Part 2 (Podcast)
Todd Snitchler, president and CEO of the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA), discusses the organization's Competitive Power Principles and commitment to evolving the resource mix in competitive wholesale power markets. The conversation explores diverse energy portfolios, nuclear power developments, infrastructure connectivity challenges, and how competitive markets drive emissions reductions through market-based solutions.
United States Energy
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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
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Energy Arbitration Requires Clarity: The Strategic Value Of Visual Advocacy
Energy arbitration disputes involve complex technical evidence, engineering concepts, and operational decisions that require strategic visual communication to help arbitrators understand and remember key arguments. The challenge lies not in the tribunal's ability to comprehend sophisticated evidence, but in how effectively counsel organizes and presents that information through clear visual frameworks and demonstratives.
United States Litigation
IMS Legal Strategies
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Trump Executive Order Targets Foreign-Sourced Bulk-power Equipment, Expands Department Of Energy Authority
President Trump's Executive Order 14421 declares a national emergency targeting foreign-produced equipment in the U.S. bulk-power system, granting the Secretary of Energy sweeping authority to review, restrict, and potentially require replacement of equipment linked to countries under U.S. arms embargoes. While no immediate restrictions take effect, the Order's broad scope encompasses battery storage systems, utility-scale inverters, industrial control systems, and related software, with implementation regu
United States Energy
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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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Texas Demonstrates Expanded Risks For Data Center Developers
Governor Abbott's recent directive has introduced significant delays and new verification requirements for large data center projects in Texas, creating unprecedented political and regulatory uncertainty. The directive pauses approvals for facilities over 75 megawatts while ERCOT conducts eligibility verification, potentially delaying projects by several months and signaling a dramatic shift in how Texas approaches data center development and grid reliability.
United States Energy
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WilmerHale
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The Unsung Heroes Of Energy Terminals, Storage, And The Infrastructure That Keeps The World Moving (Podcast)
Deanna Reitman speaks with Emran Khan, Chief Commercial Officer of GTI Statia, about the critical yet often overlooked infrastructure that powers global energy markets. Khan shares insights on how terminals and storage facilities serve as the "shock absorber" of the energy system, providing flexibility and security during market disruptions while enabling the safe movement of crude oil, refined products, and other commodities worldwide.
United States Energy
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Foley & Lardner
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Executive Order 14420: National Emergency Declaration Imposes New Restrictions On Foreign Bulk-Power System Equipment
President Trump's Executive Order 14420 invokes emergency powers to restrict foreign-produced bulk-power system equipment that poses national security risks, while directing the Department of Energy to review existing grid infrastructure for vulnerabilities. The order establishes a framework for pre-qualifying equipment and vendors, but leaves critical implementation details—including the complete list of covered foreign entities and specific risk assessment criteria—to forthcoming DOE
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Steptoe LLP
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