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Your one-stop resource for timely analysis of legal and policy developments affecting the energy and climate sectors. We focus on the issues that matter most to you, from federal and state policy and judicial decisions to business trends and financing news.

Massachusetts Finalizes Clean Energy Siting and Permitting Rules
Blog March 11, 2026
After more than a year of hard work by regulators and stakeholders, Massachusetts has finalized the bulk of the regulations needed to implement the siting and permitting reforms enacted in the 2024 Climate Act…
NYPA’s New 7 GW Renewable Development Goal: What to Expect When Contracting With NYPA
Blog August 05, 2025
On July 29, 2025, the New York Power Authority (“NYPA”) released for public comment a draft of the NYPA Renewables Updated Strategic Plan (the “Updated Plan”)…
New Laws Powering Maine’s Clean-Energy Future
Blog July 29, 2025
The most recent Maine legislative session produced a slate of new major energy-related legal updates…
State Attorney General and State Governor Responses to Executive Orders Impacting Climate and Energy
Blog April 15, 2025
In the twelve weeks since Inauguration Day, President Trump has issued dozens of executive orders, a number of which are designed to reverse the nation’s momentum on clean energy and climate action…
A Fossil-Forward U.S. Energy Policy Begins to Take Shape under Trump
Blog January 23, 2025
President Trump began his second term by issuing a barrage of executive orders, memoranda, and other directives, many of which targeted U.S. energy policy and the federal employees who implement it…
ORES Releases Draft Siting Rules for Major Renewable and Transmission Projects in New York State
Blog January 06, 2025
On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission issued its much-anticipated draft regulations concerning the environmental review, permitting, and siting of major renewable energy facilities and major electric transmission facilities in New York State…
Presidential Shakeup (Once Again) Presents Opportunity for State Climate Action
Blog December 09, 2024
President Trump’s reelection sent shockwaves through the renewable energy community. With campaign pledges to dismantle Biden-era climate programs funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and possible cuts to the federal workforce, Trump appears poised to withdraw from global climate leadership…
New York State Solicits Comments on the Proposed Scope of the 2025 State Energy Plan
Blog October 16, 2024
In September 2024, the New York State Energy Planning Board released a Draft Scope of the New York State Energy Plan for public comment…
With Public Input, Changes to New York’s Clean Energy Standard Begin to Take Shape
Blog October 15, 2024
What changes to New York’s renewable energy programs are coming down the pike?…
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Foley Hoag’s Energy & Climate Counsel blog aims to be your one-stop resource for timely analysis of legal and policy developments affecting the energy and climate sectors. We focus on the issues that matter most to our readers, from federal and state policy and judicial decisions to business trends and financing news.

Our authors, comprised of attorneys from the firm’s Energy & Climate practice, have been active in the energy and climate space for decades, counseling clients across the spectrum – from new, innovative technology companies to large utility-scale power projects. Recognizing early on the common concerns of the renewable and traditional energy fields, we established one of the first integrated practices to serve all segments of the energy and clean technology sectors. We believe this tight integration provides us with the insight to analyze the pressing issues, trends and opportunities that those in this industry have come to expect.