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,...
Expanding the ITC: The Inflation Reduction Act The Inflation Reduction Act expanded the Section 48 Commercial Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for renewable energy and related technologies. Subject to prevailing wage or maximum size requirements, the ITC is valued at 30%...
Introduction: The EPA's Pioneering Proposal In late 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed an update to their rule that set new Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes and percent standards for 2023-2025, while also expanding and updating the RFS...
In an era where sustainability is no longer a buzzword but a necessity, venture capitalists (VCs) with a strong focus on sustainability are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our planet. These sustainability-focused VCs are not just seeking financial...
In an effort to create an alphabet soup of new organizational models (do not ask why), several “new” enterprise models have surfaced in the crypto community. While this article will focus on BORGS, it’s important to know that the DAO came first. So, what is a DAO? Put...
IRS PROVIDES INITIAL GUIDANCE TO THE LOW-INCOME BONUS CREDIT PROGRAM FOR SOLAR AND OTHER PROJECTS UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, referred to in this article as the IRA. The IRA...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]This is the last of our three-part article series outlining some of the most important incentives available to those interested in investing in solar energy. In this article, we’ll outline the steps and qualifications required...
This is the second in our three-part article series outlining some of the most important incentives available to those interested in producing or investing in solar energy. In this article, we’ll cover how small business owners and non-profit organizations can take...
For the past decade, solar power has transitioned from a futuristic vision to the lowest cost source of new electricity worldwide. Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have become a smart financial choice and a good investment for governments, businesses, and homeowners...
As a proud member of the American Biogas Council (ABC), Avisen Legal attorney Todd Taylor receives exclusive members-only content from ABC. With permission of the ABC we offer this timely and relevant update on the plan’s impact on green energy – with one caveat. As...
Elon Musk performed his magic on the price of bitcoin again on May 12, 2021…just not in the way most fans of the cryptocurrency had hoped. A single tweet announcing the Tesla would no longer accept bitcoin at its then current carbon intensity contributed to bitcoin...
Avisen Legal Joins MN Bio-Fuels Minneapolis, June 8 - Minneapolis-based Avisen Legal has joined the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) as a vendor member. Avisen Legal is compromised of 11 lawyers and three administrative team members with a focus on...
We had the opportunity to sit down with Avisen Legal Impact Counsel lawyer, Todd Taylor, to discuss his recent discussion to join the American Biogas Council. Todd is pleased to be able to add value to the organization by educating and informing members on the legal...
Iron Man and Global Decarbonization By: Todd Taylor “Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist.” – Tony Stark (Iron Man) Now, add Venture Capitalist to the list of roles played by Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. According to this article “With the new rolling fund,...
By Jeremy Kalin and Todd Taylor In an all too rare show of bipartisanship, especially on energy issues, U.S. House of Representatives members Mike Doyle, D-Pa., Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla. and Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore and Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Susan...
