As part of our continuing effort to provide current, topical information relating to renewable energy projects, RenewableEnergyLawInsider provides a series of posts from individuals with a wide range of experience and expertise. Today, Tracy Hammond from the Polsinelli Public Policy Group in Washington D.C. provides an
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Renewable Fuel Standard Continues to Get Attention From Congress
As part of our continuing effort to provide current, topical information relating to renewable energy projects, RenewableEnergyLawInsider provides a series of posts from individuals with a wide range of experience and expertise. Today, Tracy Hammond from the Polsinelli Public Policy Group in Washington D.C. provides an update about the ongoing attention being paid to the…
Critical Blow to Renewable Energy in Rural America
As part of our continuing effort to provide current, topical information relating to renewable energy projects, RenewableEnergyLawInsider provides a series of posts from individuals with a wide range of experience and expertise. Today, Tracy Hammond from the Polsinelli Public Policy Group in Washington D.C. provides an update about the U.S. House of Representative’s failed Farm…
Senate Finance Committee Outlines Energy Tax Options
As part of our continuing efforts to provide current, topical information relating to renewable energy projects, RenewableEnergyLawInsider provides a series of posts from individuals with a wide range of experience and expertise. Today, Tracy Hammond from the Polsinelli Public Policy Group in Washington D.C. provides an update about the various energy industry tax policy options …
Understanding the IRS PTC Guidance
After several months of anxious anticipation, yesterday the IRS released guidance on its interpretation of certain provisions relating to Congress’ extension of the federal Production Tax Credit (“PTC”).
Specifically, the provisions in question relate to how far along in development a project will need to be in order to qualify for the PTC before the…
White House Working to Extend MLPs and REITs to Renewable Projects
As part of our continuing efforts to provide current, topical information relating to renewable energy projects, RenewableEnergyLawInsider provides a series of posts from individuals with a wide range of experience and expertise. Today, two representatives from the Polsinelli Public Policy Group in Washington D.C., Andy Wright and Tracy Hammond, provide an update on the…
PTC Extended as Part of Fiscal Cliff Deal
Late last night, President Obama officially signed into law legislation to avoid the “fiscal cliff.” The adoption of this measure, which was approved overwhelmingly by the Senate and by a vote of 257 to 167 in the House of Representatives, is excellent news for advocates of renewable energy, as it includes an extension of the…
Election 2012: What it Means for Renewables
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The votes have been cast and the dust has settled, and it is now clear that Democrats were able to score some significant points in the 2012 election. For the advocates of wind, solar, and biomass projects across the U.S., however, the key question is what this means for the…
President Obama’s Energy Plan: A Closer Look

On Tuesday, President Barack Obama presented his annual State of the Union address. One of the most interesting topics…
Biomass Projects Given a Boost from Federal Permitting Rules
I’m proud to announce that Dave Strieker, a partner in Polsinelli Shughart’s Energy Group, and I recently published a paper for the annual meeting of the American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy and Resources.
The paper, entitled “Greenhouse Gas Permitting Advantages for Biomass Projects,” explores the EPA’s “Tailoring Rule,” which places significant regulatory…