Part 3 of the Distributed Energy SeriesThis article is the third and final installment in the Distributed Energy Series from Rise Energy Services, and was developed in collaboration with Bray Dohrwardt from Avisen Legal. The first two parts — Part 1: The Business Case...
Starting July 1, 2025, all energy facility applications in Minnesota for siting, routing, and need must comply with Minnesota’s Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act (the Permitting Act). Under the new framework, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will...
In the age of AI, hyperscale buildouts, and ever – growing computing demand, energy isn’t just a utility for data centers – it’s a core financial exposure. As electricity prices fluctuate due to geopolitical shocks, fuel market volatility, and extreme weather, smart...
The explosion of AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and always-on digital services is reshaping the U.S. energy and infrastructure landscape. Data centers serve as the industrial backbone of this transformation; yet, their growth is being hindered not by capital,...
Practical Legal Support for a Complex, Growing Industry The biogas industry is evolving rapidly, driven by dynamically changing climate policy, technological advancements, and increasing demand for renewable fuels. Whether you’re developing anaerobic digesters,...
In today’s energy landscape, there is no single silver bullet. The future will not be powered by just solar panels, wind farms, or pipelines – it will require everything: natural gas, wind, solar, hydro, nuclear, and yes, biogas. Biogas often goes unnoticed, but it is...
Breaking Down the Key Innovations Behind RNG Technology Advancements While the basic concept of producing gas from waste has existed for decades, the modern Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) industry is experiencing a subtle technological revolution. New methods and tools...
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), also known as biomethane, is a vital element of the low-carbon energy landscape. Derived from organic waste sources, RNG offers the environmental benefits of renewables combined with the practical compatibility of traditional natural gas....
After several years of rapid expansion, the U.S. renewable natural gas (RNG) sector is now facing challenges. RNG – derived from organic waste such as landfills, agricultural byproducts, and wastewater – was once seen as a significant contributor to the clean energy...
The Search for a Sustainable Energy Future The global energy landscape is experiencing a revolutionary transformation. As the world grapples with changing political environments, challenges of climate change, energy security, and the demands of more power demand,...
As businesses increase their focus on sustainability, they are exploring diverse ways to invest in renewable energy. A Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) is an innovative financial tool that allows companies to support clean energy projects without taking direct...
The recent federal court ruling in LSP Transmission Holdings II, LLC v. Huston has brought renewed attention to the ongoing debate surrounding Right of First Refusal (ROFR) laws in the electric transmission sector. As states grapple with balancing local utility...
The demand for data centers continues to soar as the world becomes increasingly digital, driven by the need for cloud computing, AI, crypto mining, and 24/7 internet connectivity. Developing a data center is a complex, multi-stage process that involves site selection,...
AI's Growing Energy Demands: A Legal and Sustainability Challenge The exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized industries worldwide, driving innovation and efficiency at an unprecedented scale. However, this surge in AI capabilities comes...
Article co-written by Ingrid Bjorklund and Bray Dohrwardt. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has proposed new grid reliability standards to ensure grid reliability as the energy landscape shifts toward renewable energy resources. On December 19, 2024,...
