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New York Legislature Passes Data Center Moratorium; Bill Awaits Governor’s Approval
New York's legislature has passed the Responsible Data Center Development Act, which would fundamentally transform how large data centers are regulated, financed, and operated in the state. The bill establishes a one-year moratorium on new permits, mandates that data centers bear full infrastructure costs without shifting expenses to ratepayers, and imposes aggressive renewable energy requirements reaching 90% by 2040.
United States Environment
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Renewable Energy Update
U.S. battery energy storage installations reached record highs in Q1 2026, while California pushes forward with ambitious offshore wind plans and major solar-plus-storage projects secure billions in financing. Despite federal headwinds, state officials and industry leaders remain committed to renewable energy targets, with significant developments spanning from California's Central Valley to New York's community solar initiatives.
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Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis
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Renewable Energy Update - May 21, 2026
California's Independent System Operator has approved an ambitious 2025-2026 transmission plan to accommodate 45 GW of new solar capacity, while the state grapples with competing priorities between renewable energy expansion and environmental preservation. Major developments include Fervo Energy's successful $1.89 billion IPO for enhanced geothermal systems and significant battery storage projects coming online across the region.
United States Energy
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Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis
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Navigating The Greenwashing Maze: The Multiple Pathways Of Risk To Consider For Environmental Marketing Claims
Companies making environmental marketing claims face mounting legal challenges from multiple fronts, including state and local regulators, consumer class actions, and competitor litigation. Recent enforcement actions reveal how recyclability claims, eco-friendly labels, and sustainability messaging are being scrutinized under various consumer protection laws, creating a complex compliance landscape for businesses advertising green products.
United States Consumer
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Arnold & Porter
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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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District Court Enjoins Enforcement Of Anti-Renewable Energy Policies
A federal district court has issued a preliminary injunction halting enforcement of several Trump administration policies that restricted renewable energy development on federal lands and waters. The ruling addresses Interior Department review procedures, database access restrictions, capacity density requirements, and permit prioritization directives that created barriers for wind and solar projects.
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Nossaman LLP
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