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U.S. District Court Strikes New York Climate Change Superfund Act
Update: Since this article was published, a second federal court has ruled against New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act (the “Climate Superfund Act”). On September 23, 2026, in a parallel challenge brought by the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Judge P. Kevin Castel of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York held that the Act is preempted by the Clean Air Act (CAA) and separately invalid under the foreign affairs doctrine.
EPA Partially Repeals Power Plant Carbon Rules, Punts Questions Of Broader Authority To New Proposal
On September 17, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule partially repealing the 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards. The repeal relied largely on the technical and economic record, rather than on more fundamental questions about the agency’s legal authority to regulate power plant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under Clean Air Act (CAA) section 111 in order to address climate change.
Federal Court Halts Stehekin Road Project
On September 28, 2026, a Seattle federal court in North Cascades Conservation Council v.
Washington Court Requires Explicit Leakage Monitoring in CWA § 401 Certification
What Happened: On September 21, 2026, the Washington Court of Appeals in Columbia Riverkeeper v. Pollution Control Hearings Board, (Wash. Ct. App. Sept. 21, 2026), largely upheld a water quality certification for the proposed Goldendale Energy Storage Project, a proposed 1,200-megawatt pumped-storage hydroelectric facility, but set aside the certification on one issue.
Washington Court Requires Explicit Leakage Monitoring In CWA § 401 Certification
What Happened: On September 21, 2026, the Washington Court of Appeals in Columbia Riverkeeper v. Pollution Control Hearings Board, (Wash. Ct. App. Sept. 21, 2026), largely upheld a water quality certification for the proposed Goldendale Energy Storage Project, a proposed 1,200-megawatt pumped-storage hydroelectric facility, but set aside the certification on one issue.
Washington Supreme Court Invalidates Natural Gas Initiative, Rejecting Attempt to Roll Back Washington Climate Legislation at the Ballot Box
On September 17, 2026, the Washington Supreme Court invalidated as unconstitutional Initiative 2066 (I-2066), which sought to repeal a range of climate legislation adopted by the Washington Legislature that sought to discourage the use of natural gas as part of the state’s transition to energy sources that do not emit greenhouse gases. The decision, Climate Solution et al. v.
EPA Partially Repeals Power Plant Carbon Rules, Punts Questions of Broader Authority to New Proposal
On September 17, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule partially repealing the 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards. The repeal relied largely on the technical and economic record, rather than on more fundamental questions about the agency’s legal authority to regulate power plant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under Clean Air Act (CAA) section 111 in order to address climate change.
Washington Supreme Court Invalidates Natural Gas Initiative, Rejecting Attempt To Roll Back Washington Climate Legislation At The Ballot Box
On September 17, 2026, the Washington Supreme Court invalidated as unconstitutional Initiative 2066 (I-2066), which sought to repeal a range of climate legislation adopted by the Washington Legislature that sought to discourage the use of natural gas as part of the state’s transition to energy sources that do not emit greenhouse gases. The decision, Climate Solution et al. v.
Washington Supreme Court Invalidates Natural Gas Initiative, Rejecting Attempt to Roll Back Washington Climate Legislation at the Ballot Box
Beveridge & Diamond On September 17, 2026, the Washington Supreme Court invalidated as unconstitutional Initiative 2066 (I-2066), which sought to repeal a range of climate legislation adopted by the Washington Legislature that sought to discourage the use of natural gas as part of the state’s transition to energy sources that do not emit greenhouse gases. The decision, Climate Solution et al. v.
New York Climate Change Superfund Act Stuck Down in District Cour
On September 14, 2026, attorneys for New York State and plaintiffs challenging New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act (the “Climate Superfund Act”) jointly asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York to enter final judgment on the plaintiffs’ two preemption claims. The request follows the court’s August 31 Memorandum-Decision and Order granting summary judgment on those preemption claims and would set the stage for an immediate appeal to the Second Circuit.
Association Between the Declining Conversion Factor and Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries
Abstract Highlights Introduction Methods Results Discussion Conclusion Ethical Considerations Consent to Participate Declaration of Conflicting Interests Funding ORCID iD Footnote Data availability statement References Supplemental Material PDF/EPUB More Cite Share options Information, rights and permissions Metrics and citations Figures and tables Abstract CMS has maintained budget neutrality in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule through decreases in the conversion factor, but reduced...
FERC Moves to Speed Interconnection of Data Centers and Other Large Loads
What’s Happening: On June 18, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued six show cause orders under section 206 of the Federal Power Act directed at the six Commission-jurisdictional Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs)/Independent System Operators (ISOs): PJM, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), ISO New England, and the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).
Washington – Ecology Proposes Linkage To Connect Washington, California, And Québec Carbon Markets
Eric L. Christensen’s articles from Beveridge & Diamond are most popular: with Senior Company Executives and HR Beveridge & Diamond are most popular: with readers working within the Technology industries What’s Happening: The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) filed a proposed rulemaking on June 1, 2026, to amend the Climate Commitment Act Program Rule, Chapter 173-446 WAC, and the Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) Rule, Chapter 173-441 WAC.
Washington – Ecology Proposes Linkage to Connect Washington, California, and Québec Carbon Markets
What’s Happening: The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) filed a proposed rulemaking on June 1, 2026, to amend the Climate Commitment Act Program Rule, Chapter 173-446 WAC, and the Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) Rule, Chapter 173-441 WAC. The proposal would make broad updates to Washington’s Cap-and-Invest Program, including changes designed to enable future linkage with the California-Québec carbon market.
Key Areas of Environmental Legislative Activity to Expect in the
Budget issues dominated much of Washington’s 2026 legislative session, but also reflected the continuation of the state’s environmental policy agenda, particularly Washington’s climate, clean energy, and environmental protection goals. Regulated entities could feel the impact as the state moves into a more detailed implementation of its broader clean energy strategy.
An Overview of Oregon's 2026 Legislative Session: Evironmental Pr
Oregon’s 2026 legislative session advanced the state’s goals on environmental protection, clean energy development, and regulatory efficiency. Lawmakers passed legislation addressing energy facility siting, extended producer responsibility (EPR) for batteries, permitting reforms for major economic development projects, and financial assurance requirements for bulk oil and liquid fuels facilities.
Environmental Developments To Watch In Washington State
Beveridge & Diamond are most popular: within Litigation and Mediation & Arbitration topic(s) with readers working within the Technology industries Budget issues dominated much of Washington’s 2026 legislative session, but also reflected the continuation of the state’s environmental policy agenda, particularly Washington’s climate, clean energy, and environmental protection goals.
Environmental Developments To Watch In Oregon
Beveridge & Diamond are most popular: within Litigation and Mediation & Arbitration topic(s) with readers working within the Technology industries Oregon’s 2026 legislative session advanced the state’s goals on environmental protection, clean energy development, and regulatory efficiency.
Colorado golfers have been hitting the links all winter, now wonder about the summer forecast
There's been no need to go to the desert this winter to play golf. Colorado's incredibly warm and dry winter means golf courses in the Denver metro area are open for business. "We play once a week, so there really is no winter, said local golfer Robert Maceil. "We've played once a week since back in November." Rounds are up 158% from this time last year. While that's good for business, one look at the front range and you know the driest winter since 1872 has an ominous forecast.
ODOE Seeks Public Input on Accelerating Clean Energy Siting and Development
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Climate Change and State Authority: Potential Broad Implications of the Supreme Court's Grant of Certiorari in Suncor Energy, Inc v. Commissioners of Boulder County
Eric L. Christensen’s articles from Beveridge & Diamond are most popular: with readers working within the Advertising & Public Relations, Chemicals and Oil & Gas industries The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in Suncor Energy, Inc., et al. v. Commissioners of Boulder County, et al., No. 25-170, a case arising from climate change tort claims brought by Boulder County and the City of Boulder, Colorado.
Climate Change and State Authority: Potential Broad Implications of the Supreme Court’s Grant of Certiorari in Suncor Energy, Inc v. Commissioners of Boulder County
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in Suncor Energy, Inc., et al. v. Commissioners of Boulder County, et al., No. 25-170, a case arising from climate change tort claims brought by Boulder County and the City of Boulder, Colorado. The Court will review whether federal law bars state-law claims seeking damages for injuries allegedly caused by the effects of interstate and international greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions.
EPA Strikes At The Roots Of Federal GHG Regulations, Rescinds Endangerment Finding For Motor Vehicles
BD Beveridge & Diamond More Beveridge & Diamond’s more than 125 lawyers across the U.S. offer decades and depth of experience advising numerous industry sectors on environmental law and its changing applicability to complex businesses worldwide. Our core capabilities encompass facilities and products; U.S. and international matters; regulatory strategy, compliance, and enforcement; litigation; and transactions. What Happened?
EPA Strikes at the Roots of Federal GHG Regulations, Rescinds Endangerment Finding for Motor Vehicles
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The Pendulum Swings Back: Proposed Clean Water Act Section 401 Rule Resurrects Key Elements Of 2020 Rule
BD Beveridge & Diamond More Beveridge & Diamond’s more than 125 lawyers across the U.S. offer decades and depth of experience advising numerous industry sectors on environmental law and its changing applicability to complex businesses worldwide. Our core capabilities encompass facilities and products; U.S. and international matters; regulatory strategy, compliance, and enforcement; litigation; and transactions.
The Pendulum Swings Back- Proposed Clean Water Act Section 401 Rule Resurrects Key Elements of 2020 Rule
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Old Bayview Cemetery
The oldest United States federal cemetery west of the Mississippi River. Email Festooned with nearly a dozen Texas State Historical Markers describing the exploits of its permanent inhabitants, Old Bayview Cemetery was founded in 1845 as the United States pushed westward, and the Mexican-American War loomed over the annexation of Texas. General Zachary Taylor, who would later become the 12thPresident of the United States, was tasked with securing Texas after annexation.
FERC Orders PJM to Create Clear Rules for Co-Located Data Centers and Large Loads
What’s Happening: Stemming from its February 2025 show cause order concerning co-location issues, on December 18, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a final order finding that PJM’s tariff is “unjust and unreasonable because it does not contain provisions addressing with sufficient clarity or consistency the rates, terms, and conditions of service for interconnection customers serving co-located load.” FERC accordingly directed PJM to revise its tariff to establish...
CARB Proposed New Regulations Under SB 253 and SB 261
On December 9, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released long-awaited draft proposed implementing regulations for the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) and California’s Climate‐Related Financial Risk Act (SB 261). CARB will host a public hearing on the proposed regulations on February 26, 2026.
CARB Publishes Proposed Regulations Implementing California's Climate Disclosure Laws
BD Beveridge & Diamond More Beveridge & Diamond’s more than 125 lawyers across the U.S. offer decades and depth of experience advising numerous industry sectors on environmental law and its changing applicability to complex businesses worldwide. Our core capabilities encompass facilities and products; U.S. and international matters; regulatory strategy, compliance, and enforcement; litigation; and transactions.
Governor Of Oregon Orders Clean Energy Overhaul
BD Beveridge & Diamond More Beveridge & Diamond’s more than 125 lawyers across the U.S. offer decades and depth of experience advising numerous industry sectors on environmental law and its changing applicability to complex businesses worldwide. Our core capabilities encompass facilities and products; U.S. and international matters; regulatory strategy, compliance, and enforcement; litigation; and transactions.
Oregon Fast-Tracks Clean Energy Transition
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued Executive Order (EO) 25-29 on November 19, 2025, directing Oregon agencies to fast-track the state’s clean energy transition. The EO mandates implementation of the Oregon Energy Strategy, orders the streamlining of permitting for renewable energy and energy storage projects, and prioritizes transmission planning to improve grid reliability and affordability.
DOE Invokes Rare Authority To Direct FERC To Accelerate Grid Access For Large Loads And Data Centers
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DOE Directs FERC to Assert Jurisdiction Over Large Electrical Loa
What is Happening? Citing rapid growth in large commercial and industrial electricity demand, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) directed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to initiate rulemaking procedures to assert FERC’s jurisdiction over the interconnection of large electrical loads (defined as loads greater than 20MW) to the interstate transmission system. Who is Impacted? The proposal would affect large commercial and industrial facilities seeking transmission access.
U.S. Department Of Energy Requests Public Input About How To Power The AI Boom And Onshoring Of U.S. Manufacturing
BD Beveridge & Diamond More Beveridge & Diamond’s more than 125 lawyers across the U.S. offer decades and depth of experience advising numerous industry sectors on environmental law and its changing applicability to complex businesses worldwide. Our core capabilities encompass facilities and products; U.S. and international matters; regulatory strategy, compliance, and enforcement; litigation; and transactions.
DOE Issues RFI to Strengthen Critical Generation Acceleration
Skip to main content October 13, 2025 Volume XV, Number 286 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found. Trending News U.S. Department of Energy Requests Public Input About How to Power the AI Boom and Onshoring of U.S. Manufacturing Print Mail Download />i The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is starting a new program called “Accelerating Speed to Power/Winning the Artificial Intelligence Race” and has issued a Request for Information (RFI).
Overview of Oregon's 2025 Environmental Legislation: Waste Reduct
Oregon’s 2025 legislative session marked a significant moment in the state’s ongoing leadership on environmental protection and sustainability. Lawmakers considered a wide range of bills addressing climate change, waste reduction, emerging contaminants, permitting reform, and water resources.
Law Firm Ordered to Reimburse Legal Fees in AI Cit Hallucinations
In the ongoing saga of lawyers who are sanctioned for AI generated hallucination citations in pleadings , FIFA (and other defendants) in an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Puerto Rico Soccer League in Puerto Rico, recently obtained an order from Chief U.S. District Judge Raul M.
CARB Publishes Draft Guidance for SB Climate-Related Financial Ri
On September 2, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) published its long-awaited draft guidance in compliance with California’s Climate‐Related Financial Risk Act (S.B. 261) (codified in Health & Safety Code Section 38533). Companies subject to S.B. 261 must publish their initial climate-related financial risk report on their website by January 1, 2026, and post the location of the link to the report on CARB’s public docket.
CARB Publishes Draft Guidance For Initial Reports Under California's Climate‐Related Financial Risk Act (S.B. 261)
On September 2, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) published its long-awaited draft guidance on compliance with California's Climate‐Related Financial Risk Act (S.B. 261) (codified in Health & Safety Code Section 38533). Companies subject to S.B. 261 must publish their initial climate-related financial risk report on their website by January 1, 2026, and post the location of the link to the report on CARB's public docket.
A Race To Begin: IRS Guidance Sets The Clock For Solar And Wind Credits
BD Beveridge & Diamond More Beveridge & Diamond’s more than 125 lawyers across the U.S. offer decades and depth of experience advising numerous industry sectors on environmental law and its changing applicability to complex businesses worldwide. Our core capabilities encompass facilities and products; U.S. and international matters; regulatory strategy, compliance, and enforcement; litigation; and transactions.
Whitley Penn Adds JetRock Analytics Team
Fort Worth, Texas-based IPA 100 firm Whitley Penn (FY24 net revenue of $237.8 million) welcomes JetRock Analytics LLC to its full-service accounting and advisory firm, effective Sept. 1. The addition of the JetRock team expands Whitley Penn’s solutions in energy and analytics. JetRock specializes in creating modern data systems and tailored analytics that help organizations unlock growth and efficiency.
California Wins Key Victory in Ongoing Challenge to Its Climate Disclosure Laws
Skip to main content August 29, 2025 Volume XV, Number 241 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found. Trending News California Wins Key Victory in Ongoing Challenge to Its Climate Disclosure Laws Print Mail Download />i Facebook Linkedin Reddit X What is Happening?
Aurora's Cory "Sandman" Sandhagen ready to take on Dvalishvili for UFC World Championship title
Aurora's Cory "Sandman" Sandhagen ready to take on Dvalishvili for UFC World Championship title An Aurora MMA fighter is making a name for himself as he gets ready to take his first shot at the title in the UFC World Championships. His pictures are in the 2010 Smoky Hill High School yearbook, Cory "Sandman" Sandhagen, varsity basketball. "I was just a basketball player growing up," recalled Sandhagen.
California Wins Key Victory In Ongoing Challenge To Its Climate Disclosure Laws
BD Beveridge & Diamond More Beveridge & Diamond’s more than 125 lawyers across the U.S. offer decades and depth of experience advising numerous industry sectors on environmental law and its changing applicability to complex businesses worldwide. Our core capabilities encompass facilities and products; U.S. and international matters; regulatory strategy, compliance, and enforcement; litigation; and transactions.
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