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The Crude Export Ban May Not Play Much Longer

Domestic consumers are not benefiting from the export ban and U.S. producers may be negatively affected by it.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Persuade Clients That Its Good to Go Green

Helping clients understand the potential for saving money by investing in alternative energy projects has the potential to get you on that "greatest lawyer" list—if you know where to look for the savings. Remember, alternative energy options are not just restricted to rooftop solar or a wind turbine.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Courts, Agencies Bring Wind Generation to Conn.

The last three years have been a revolutionary time for Connecticut's renewable energy landscape.
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

State Energy Strategy Includes Boost for Natural Gas

In August, Gov. Dannell Malloy joined officials from the town of Wilton and representatives of Yankee Gas to announce the start of a natural gas expansion project in the town. The project, which will take place over several months, involves the installation of a 3.5-mile underground pipeline along existing roads to connect gas to Wilton's downtown business district, municipal buildings and several schools.
7 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

EPA Proposal Raises Concerns About Electricity Supply

As winter approaches, residents in Connecticut and throughout New England remember the polar vortex of 2013, and face concerns over rising electric prices. One of the factors contributing to the price of electricity is the reliability of power plants, also known as electric generating units (EGUs).
7 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

State Energy Policy Affects Environmental Justice

Last December marked the 20th anniversary of Connecticut's Environmental Justice Policy, the fifth year of Connecticut's Environmental Justice Program (collectively referred to as EJ) and the first year of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Comprehensive Energy Strategy for Connecticut (ES).
8 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Contracts Critical for Successful Renewable Energy Projects

In 2011, the Connecticut legislature passed a groundbreaking renewable provision that, among other things, created a $1 billion contract-based incentive program intended to create the development of renewable-energy-based energy generation such as solar, wind, small hydro and fuel cell projects in Connecticut.
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

BP Oil Spill Raises Drilling Insurance Issues

In September, the Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments from BP and Transocean Ltd. on two certified questions from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. One of the questions concerns whether a narrow indemnity agreement in a drilling service contract, which excludes liability for underwater pollution, limits the broad language used in an additional insured provision in an insurance policy.
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

5 Misconceptions About MLPs

An MLP is an attractive vehicle for energy companies because they can conduct activities and invest in growth projects at a lower cost of capital and higher valuation, while retaining full control of the business.
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Drilling Down: Wage and Hour Claims in the Oil and Gas Industry

Given the high stakes, and the relatively low burden plaintiffs face in obtaining class certification early in these cases, oil and gas employers should examine their current practices for compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
5 minute read

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