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EPA Rescinds Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, Repeals All Vehicle GHG Standards | JD Supra
On February 12, 2026, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin signed a final rule rescinding the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and repealing all motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act. This is the most consequential Clean Air Act action in over a decade. The action reveals the administration’s legal strategy of focusing on the statutory authority conferred by the Clean Air Act rather than debating climate science and climate modeling.
EPA Rescinds Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, Repeals All Vehicle GHG Standards – Jackson Walker
By Mike Nasi & Travis Wussow On February 12, 2026, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin signed a final rule rescinding the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and repealing all motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act. This is the most consequential Clean Air Act action in over a decade. The action reveals the administration’s legal strategy of focusing on the statutory authority conferred by the Clean Air Act rather than debating climate science and climate modeling.
IRS Issues Safe Harbor for Section 45Q Carbon Capture Credits – Jackson Walker
By Nathan T. Smithson, Ali Abazari, and Travis Wussow On December 19, 2025, the IRS issued Notice 2026-1, providing a safe harbor for taxpayers seeking to claim the federal income tax credit for qualified carbon oxide sequestration under section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).
White House, Governors, and PJM Respond to Grid Capacity Shortfall | JD Supra
Data centers, domestic manufacturing, and other drivers of economic growth are generating significant new demand for electricity across the country. Grid operators are working to ensure that new generation capacity keeps pace. In PJM Interconnection—the nation’s largest grid operator—the December 2025 capacity auction fell 5.2% short of reliability requirements for the 2027-2028 delivery year, the first time PJM has experienced such a shortfall.
White House, Governors, and PJM Respond to Grid Capacity Shortfall – Jackson Walker
By Mike Nasi and Travis Wussow Data centers, domestic manufacturing, and other drivers of economic growth are generating significant new demand for electricity across the country. Grid operators are working to ensure that new generation capacity keeps pace. In PJM Interconnection—the nation’s largest grid operator—the December 2025 capacity auction fell 5.2% short of reliability requirements for the 2027-2028 delivery year, the first time PJM has experienced such a shortfall.
EPA Launches Clean Air Act Resource Hub for Data Center Developers | JD Supra
On December 11, 2025, the EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation launched a new resource page consolidating Clean Air Act guidance for data center developers. The resource is part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to accelerate energy infrastructure development and reflects the growing recognition that air permitting has become a critical bottleneck for AI and data center projects.
EPA Launches Clean Air Act Resource Hub for Data Center Developers – Jackson Walker
By Michael J. Nasi & Travis Wussow On December 11, 2025, the EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation launched a new resource page consolidating Clean Air Act guidance for data center developers. The resource is part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to accelerate energy infrastructure development and reflects the growing recognition that air permitting has become a critical bottleneck for AI and data center projects.
Understanding “Beginning of Construction” and the Phase-Out of Tax Credits for Wind and Solar Projects | JD Supra
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted on July 4, 2025, imposed new restrictions on the availability of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind and solar projects under Code Sections 45Y and 48E. In order to be eligible for the ITC and PTC moving forward, new wind and solar projects must either be placed in service by December 31, 2027, or “begin construction” on or before July 4, 2026.
EPA Proposes Rollback of Climate and Power Plant Regulations | JD Supra
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a regulatory rollback campaign implementing President Trump’s energy and deregulatory agenda. These proposed actions represent a fundamental shift toward policies prioritizing American energy production, economic competitiveness, and regulatory restraint. The EPA’s proposals align with Trump administration executive orders, including “Unleashing American Energy” and the declaration of a national energy emergency.
EPA Proposes Rollback of Climate and Power Plant Regulations – Jackson Walker
By Jonathan M. Bull, Michael J. Nasi, & Travis Wussow The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a regulatory rollback campaign implementing President Trump’s energy and deregulatory agenda. These proposed actions represent a fundamental shift toward policies prioritizing American energy production, economic competitiveness, and regulatory restraint.
How New Texas Law Revamps Electric Grid To Meet Demand
By Meghan Griffiths, Michael Nasi and Travis Wussow ( June 23, 2025, 4:36 PM EDT) -- Texas has long been a magnet for manufacturing and data center development, thanks to its business-friendly climate, abundant land and low-cost energy infrastructure.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
How New Texas Law Revamps Electric Grid To Meet Demand
ADVERTISEMENT Don't want ads? Subscribe or login now. By Meghan Griffiths, Michael Nasi and Travis Wussow ( June 23, 2025, 4:36 PM EDT) -- Texas has long been a magnet for manufacturing and data center development, thanks to its business-friendly climate, abundant land and low-cost energy infrastructure.... A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
Senate Bill 6 & Upcoming Changes to Texas Electric Regulations: What Data Centers and Large Power Users Need to Know | JD Supra
Texas has long been a magnet for manufacturing and data center development, thanks to its business-friendly climate, abundant land, and low-cost energy infrastructure.
Senate Bill 6 & Upcoming Changes to Texas Electric Regulations: What Data Centers and Large Power Users Need to Know – Jackson Walker
By Meghan E. Griffiths, Michael J. Nasi, & Travis Wussow Texas has long been a magnet for manufacturing and data center development, thanks to its business-friendly climate, abundant land, and low-cost energy infrastructure.
What’s Next for Energy Policy after President Trump’s Executive Orders? | JD Supra
On his first day in office, President Trump signed an historic number of executive orders, many of which were focused on energy policy issues. These orders provided a clear signal of President Trump’s policies and policy directives to federal agencies over the coming months.
What’s Next for Energy Policy after President Trump’s Executive Orders? – Jackson Walker
By Travis Wussow & Michael J. Nasi On his first day in office, President Trump signed an historic number of executive orders, many of which were focused on energy policy issues. These orders provided a clear signal of President Trump’s policies and policy directives to federal agencies over the coming months.
EPA Advances Major Regulations on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) | JD Supra
This year, there have been a number of significant legal developments on the regulation of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Expect more as the year unfolds. New studies that show the presence of PFAS in common household products are being released each week, along with new stories covering challenges faced by municipal water suppliers in addressing these compounds.
EPA Advances Major Regulations on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) – Jackson Walker
By Taylor Holcomb & Travis Wussow This year, there have been a number of significant legal developments on the regulation of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Expect more as the year unfolds. New studies that show the presence of PFAS in common household products are being released each week, along with new stories covering challenges faced by municipal water suppliers in addressing these compounds.
Supreme Court Issues Landmark Decision Curbing Authority of Federal Agencies | JD Supra
On Friday, June 28, the Supreme Court handed down a decision in one of the most consequential administrative law cases in decades. In Loper Bright v. Raimondo (consolidated with Relentless v. Department of Commerce), the Court addressed the question of whether to overturn its 40-year-old precedent in Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
A Final Show Part 2: David French on religious liberty, pro-life policy, and January 6th | ERLC
We are in a season of transition at the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission after Russell Moore’s move to Christianity Today. The team in D.C. is changing as well, and so we wanted to bring you a final show with the current team: Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis Wussow. This show will air in two parts with reflections on the ERLC’s work in Washington and a conversation with David French of The Dispatch about religious liberty, pro-life policy, and January 6th.
Explainer: The contract dispute between Kentucky and Sunrise Children’s Services | ERLC
A longstanding partnership between the Kentucky State Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Sunrise Children’s Services, one of the state’s oldest foster care providers, is in jeopardy of not being renewed after a months-long disagreement over language included in their annual contract. Sunrise Children’s Services, an institution of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, dates back to 1859, and their partnership with the state of Kentucky has been ongoing since the late 1970s.
3 positive religious liberty developments | ERLC
Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has posed a number of challenges to religious liberty. In recent days, there have been several major developments related to religious freedom on both the domestic and international fronts.
What should we pay attention to in the news? | ERLC
News consumption does not merely inform us, it forms us, argues Jeffrey Bilbro in his new book Reading the Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry Into the News. Our daily scrolling of the news may seem routine, but it shapes our sense of who we are, our values, and how we see the world we live in. As such, Bilbro calls readers to gain perspective on the nature and purpose of news and the power it has to shape and form communities around its content.
ERLC opposes H.R. 5 the Equality Act - ERLC
The ERLC affirms the full dignity of every human being. At the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, the Messengers passed a resolution to “reaffirm the sacredness and full dignity and worthiness of respect and Christian love for every single human being, without any reservation.” The SBC’s commitment to love of neighbor is grounded in the truth that “God created man in His own image; He created Him in the image of God; He created them male and female.” (Gen.
What you should know about the Hyde Amendment - ERLC
Preceding the Biden presidency and the 117th Congress, conversation grew about the future of a policy known as the Hyde Amendment. While Hyde is one of many similar legal provisions that aim to prevent the abortion industry from accessing federal taxpayer dollars, such as the Dornan, Helms, and Siljander Amendments, its history and purpose is unique. The Hyde Amendment is especially worth considering for those in search for a way forward for our polarized nation. What is the Hyde Amendment?
Understanding Twitter suspensions and the need for consistent policies - ERLC
On Friday evening, Twitter officially suspended the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, from its platform for violating its stated community policies related to inciting violence and spreading false information. This suspension comes after the heinous attack on the United States Capitol on Wednesday, inspired by the president and his key supporters, following a rally on the National Mall.
Update: Capitol Hill Baptist wins in District Court - ERLC
Late Friday night, Oct. 9, Judge Trevor N. McFadden issued a memorandum opinion in Capitol Hill Baptist Church v. Bowser, et al granting the church’s motion for injunctive relief. This opinion from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia is a victory for both religious liberty and public health because it clarifies the government’s responsibility to honor these fundamental rights during the pandemic.
Coalition commends U.S. Department of Education for upholding religious liberty protections for college students - ERLC
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 9, 2020—A coalition of national student ministries and religious freedom advocates commended the new final rule from the U.S. Department of Education today that ensures federal protection for the First Amendment rights of free religious exercise and assembly for students on public college and university campuses.
What’s next for religious freedom in Nevada? - ERLC
Under Gov. Steve Sisolak’s phased COVID-19 reopening orders, many businesses have been permitted to reopen at half capacity, including casinos, indoor theme parks, gyms, and restaurants. But religious services are capped at 50 people, regardless of the size of the facility or what other measures are taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Explainer: IVG is the newest technological threat to the family structure - ERLC
Growing up, I was often surprised that other people did not have as many grandparents as I did. While everyone I knew had four, I had more than double that at nine total. This is because my father and birth mother divorced, and they were themselves the products of blended homes. So to talk about my family tree, I would end up confusing people because I would switch from speaking about my “mother” to my “birth mother” (leading some to think I was adopted).
ERLC supports Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act - ERLC
The ERLC affirms that Scripture calls for and expects God’s people to minister to the sojourner. God’s love for the immigrant, refugee, and foreigner is a consistent biblical theme, and he calls his people to do the same. Jesus Christ himself, the greatest example of love, implores us to love our neighbor as we love ourselves, regardless of race, nationality, religion, or status.
SBA issues new safe harbor for small Paycheck Protection loans
Two weeks ago, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued new guidance (FAQ 31) for the Paycheck Protection Program that raised concerns and uncertainty about whether nonprofit organizations and houses of worship were able to certify that their loan application was “necessary” given the current economic uncertainty. This guidance indicated that organizations would be required to consider other sources of liquidity before they could certify that the loan application was necessary.
Churches and governments are cooperating. Let’s keep it that way.
Over the last few days, there have been sporadic reports involving local governments and churches that have been troubling to some Christians. Other than a tiny minority of these cases, the reality is that most churches and most state and local governments are working well together to maintain social distancing and to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in our country.
Religious freedom and the SBA Paycheck Protection Program
By TRAVIS WUSSOW, ERLC This week, as the Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to aid small businesses, nonprofits, and houses of worship, a few lingering questions remained in terms of how the SBA’s normal requirements for its loans would apply to faith-based nonprofits and houses of worship.
Religious freedom and the SBA Paycheck Protection Program
By TRAVIS WUSSOW, ERLC This week, as the Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to aid small businesses, nonprofits, and houses of worship, a few lingering questions remained in terms of how the SBA’s normal requirements for its loans would apply to faith-based nonprofits and houses of worship.
How the church can respond to the coronavirus
Note: This article is intended as a starting point for your church as you are planning to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be updating this article as this fast-moving situation progresses. How should churches handle COVID-19? That’s the question congregations around the country are grappling with as the World Health Organization recently declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Should they continue Sunday services? Should they cancel small groups or Sunday School?
The state of Louisiana is right to protect women : The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in June Medical Services v. Russo
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in June Medical Services v. Russo, a significant case out of Louisiana dealing with medical standards and patient health as the legislature found that abortion clinics in their state neglect both. In 2014, state Sen. Katrina Jackson (D) authored legislation to ensure women seeking abortions were provided with a basic standard of medical care.
Study shows preborn babies feel pain as early as 12 weeks' gestation
A new study titled “Reconsidering fetal pain” was published in the Journal of Medical Ethics earlier this year. One of the most compelling things to note about this study is the differing worldviews of the authors. A pro-life and a pro-choice researcher came together to jointly address the updated evidence for fetal pain.
Five Things I Learned about Hungary’s Commitment to Fighting Christian Persecution Worldwide
In 26 years of advocacy for the global persecuted church, this is a new one for me. The government of a country establishing a national-level office to support Christians suffering for their faith in Christ was heretofore unheard of. But that is what Hungary did in 2016. The next year, Tristan Azbej became state secretary for the aid of persecuted Christians and the Hungary Helps Program in the office of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Orbán, Imperfect Protector of “Christian Europe”
“God bless the Hungarians.” This is the very first line of the Hungarian Constitution, followed shortly after by an invocation of holy King Stephen, who over one thousand years ago “built the Hungarian State” and “made [Hungary] a part of Christian Europe.” These solemn invocations would give any reader the impression that Hungary is a deeply devout country.
The Problem with Catholic Integralism in One Tweet
Right now, conservatives are having an internal debate on what the future of conservatism ought to mean. On one side are conservative defenders of liberal democracy who believe the Constitution’s commitment to liberty is what is most sacrosanct. On the other side are conservative critics of liberal democracy. These voices believe that liberal democracy is a secular trojan horse that has emptied society of any meaningful notion of moral consensus and the common good.
Did Christians pioneer the idea of religious liberty? : A look at Robert Louis Wilken’s
Robert Louis Wilken, emeritus professor at the University of Virginia, is one of this generation’s greatest historians of early Christianity. In Liberty in the Things of God: The Christian Origins of Religious Freedom, he delivers a readable, compelling history of the idea of religious liberty, ranging from the church fathers to John Locke. That scope is essential to Wilken’s basic argument, which is that Christians pioneered the idea of religious liberty.
Explainer: What's happening with children at the southern border?
Copyright (c) 2019 Baptist Press. Reprinted from Baptist Press (www.baptistpress.com), news service of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Explainer: What’s happening with children at the southern border?
Posted on July 2, 2019 By Travis Wussow and Jeff Pickering **EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared on www.erlc.com** Recent outcry over issues at the United States–Mexico border broke out after reporting from the Associated Press revealed unconscionable conditions for child migrants in government custody in a facility near El Paso, Texas. The AP story highlighted concerns from a group of attorneys who interviewed 60 children at the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) site.
How to create child protection policies for your church: Part 1
In recent years, the #MeToo movement and other high-profile public scandals have increased public awareness of the incidences of sexual abuse and assault in our society. The Church has not been immune to this trend, and some of the worst instances have occurred in faith-based communities where unsuspecting parents and children have been preyed upon by predators who, in some situations, had a prior history of offending.
Explainer: What’s happening with children at the southern border?
Recent outcry over issues at the United States–Mexico border broke out after reporting from the Associated Press revealed unconscionable conditions for child migrants in government custody in a facility near El Paso, Texas. The AP story highlighted concerns from a group of attorneys who interviewed 60 children at the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) site. Their accounts revealed safety and sanitation concerns with the housing conditions and a lack of adequate adult supervision.
ERLC Supports Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Southern Baptists believe that every person is created in the image of God. The Convention’s Baptist Faith & Message doctrinal document states that “children, from the moment of conception, are a blessing and heritage from the Lord” and encourages members to “speak on behalf of the unborn and contend for the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death.” Current federal law lacks sufficient legal protection and medical provision for children who survive failed abortions.
Evangelical Leader Statement of Principles on Dreamers
Add your name to the statement Christians, like most Americans, recognize immigration policy is complex and the search for political consensus is difficult. While we feel the tension between our obligations to both Christian compassion and respect for the rule of law, we reject the idea that the two are irreconcilable. Accepting this false dichotomy perpetuates an immigration system which all Americans agree is broken.
Russell Moore commends appointment of Sam Brownback as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2017—Dr. Russell Moore, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, offered comments today on reports that President Donald Trump plans to appoint Kansas Governor Sam Brownback to the post of Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. “Governor Sam Brownback is an outstanding choice to serve as the next Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom.
5 facts about the #ForgottenAmericanInTurkey
A pastor and North Carolina native is being held in Turkey on unsubstantiated charges of terrorism related activity. Here are five facts about the case behind the social media campaign, #ForgottenAmericanInTurkey: 1. After more than 20 years of serving as an evangelical missionary in Turkey, Andrew Brunson, 48, thought he was being summoned to receive a long-awaited permanent residence card.
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