An Energized Exchange

In this episode of our "An Energized Exchange" podcast series, presented by the Energy & Natural Resources Industry Sector Group, attorneys Zach Pilchen , Brian Bunger and Rafe Petersen discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC v. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its constitutional, environmental and judicial implications. The case stems from Cal...

In this episode of our "An Energized Exchange" podcast series, presented by the Energy & Natural Resources Industry Sector Group , attorneys Andy Kriha , Susan Lafferty and Zach Pilchen break down recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions in relation to the Clean Air Act (CAA), including U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) v. Calumet Shreveport Refining and Oklahoma v. EPA . As the attorneys...

In this episode of our "An Energized Exchange" podcast series by our Energy & Natural Resources Industry Sector Group, attorneys Andrew McAllister , Susan Lafferty and Robert Friedman provide a timely update on the impact of recent tariff changes implemented by the Trump Administration. They look at the swift international reactions and negotiations that followed the signing of three executive...

In this episode of our "An Energized Exchange" podcast series by our Energy & Natural Resources Industry Sector Group , attorneys Andy Kriha and Liz Craddock sit down for a conversation about hot topics in nuclear waste. This jampacked episode covers updates involving the Hobbs Act, Nuclear Waste Policy Act (NWPA), ultra vires exception and Atomic Energy Act, plus a comprehensive preview of wh...

In this episode of our "An Energized Exchange" podcast series by our Energy & Natural Resources Industry Sector Group , attorneys Halley Townsend , Eddie Jauregui and Alexander Holtan explore the intricate world of voluntary carbon markets and the effects of the first federal action against fraud within these markets. They discuss the emerging regulatory focus toward ensuring the integrity of...

In this episode of our "An Energized Exchange" podcast series by our Energy & Natural Resources Industry Sector Group , attorneys Andy Kriha and Halley Townsend explore the topic of the non-delegation doctrine, specifically in the context of the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) non-compete rule, which is currently being challenged in a Texas district court. In addition to providing top-level t...

In this episode of our "An Energized Exchange" podcast series by our Energy & Natural Resources Industry Sector Group , attorneys Alex Holtan and Andy Kriha shine a light on all things carbon markets, both voluntary and compliance. The speakers refer to this episode as a "state and federal carbon markets lightning round," giving listeners a high-level overview of the latest updates involving r...

In this episode of our "An Energized Exchange" podcast series by our Energy & Natural Resources Industry Sector Group, attorneys Andy Kriha and Susan Lafferty delve into state low carbon fuel standards, with a detailed look at California's ongoing rulemaking and New Mexico's new legislation. They explore how these developments signify broader trends toward stricter carbon reduction goals acros...

In episode 3 of "An Energized Exchange," Senior Policy Advisor Elizabeth Noll and Energy attorney Nic Martell unpack the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) transmission planning and permitting final rules. Order No. 1920 creates a more specific transmission planning process, requiring transmission providers to develop 20-year plans that recognize future needs while collaborating with st...

In this episode of our "An Energized Exchange" podcast series by our Energy & Natural Resources Industry Sector Group , attorneys Andy Kriha and Susan Lafferty delve into the intricacies of ongoing litigation surrounding small refinery exemptions. The speakers shed light on the significant uncertainty this topic brings to the market for Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) and its potential...

In the first episode of our Energy & Natural Resources team 's "An Energized Exchange" podcast series, attorneys Andy Kriha and Susan Lafferty sit down for a conversation on all things related to the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) – past, present and future. Major topics discussed include the biogas regulatory reform rule, cellulosic waiver petitions, electricity RINs (eRINs) and more....