Distributed Generation Impacting Utilities’ Revenue and Growth Potential
An article published in the Wall Street Journal intimates that the growth of distributed generation is threatening revenues and growth prospects for some utilities, citing
Anticipated Limits on New Coal Plant Emissions Would Block New Coal Plant Construction
This post was written by AHC attorney Roland Hall. The EPA will soon propose a final rule imposing limits on carbon dioxide emissions from new
The Importance of PPA Termination Provisions
Termination and default are monumental events in the life of any contract. They can permanently sever relationships and significantly impact the financial future of the
IRS Issues Inflation Adjustment Factors for Renewable Energy Tax Credits
The IRS periodically issues notices to modify the amount per kWh used to calculate certain renewable energy tax credits. On May 28, 2013, it issued
IRS Ruling Addresses Power Generation by REITs
Developers are constantly looking for ways to find capital for their energy development projects. They have solicited all sorts of capital, including banks, angel investors,
Landfill Purchaser Must Pay Unexpected Royalties to Former Owner
Landfills contain significant amounts of gas that can be used to generate energy. Occasionally, the original landfill developer will sell the landfill operation in exchange
Renewable Energy Developer Asserts Misrepresentation Claims Against Investor
Developer and Investor entered into a business venture through which Developer would construct a wind power project and Investor would find the necessary capital to
Pre-Sandy New Jersey Court Cites Potential Power Loss Due to Hurricanes
Many consumers in the northeastern states are without power due to the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy. Interestingly, a federal court in New Jersey heard
IRS Will Share Taxpayer Information to Detect Section 1603 Wrongdoing
In a Chief Counsel Advisory, the IRS discussed whether it had authority to share confidential taxpayer information with the Treasury Department’s Office of Fiscal Assistant
IRS Issues Additional Guidance on ARRA Section 1603 Grants
The Internal Revenue Service recently issued additional guidance on Section 1603 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which provides a grant for certain renewable
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