George S. Van Nest
NYS Public Service Commission Decision Protects Consumers and Stuns Green Energy Developers
On October 12, 2023, the New York State Public Service Commission (“PSC”) issued a key decision denying petitions of offshore wind...
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George S. Van Nest
- Sep 13
- 4 min
Do Power Producers Focus on Climate Change Policies Instead of Infrastructure Safety & Resiliency?
In the wake of the tragic fires in Maui, troubling details are emerging regarding how utility companies are allocating resources to meet...
George S. Van Nest
- Jun 28
- 4 min
EPA Power Plant Rules Will Force Plant Closures and Impact Energy Supplies
Fresh off proposing Clean Air Act vehicle emission rules in April that will mandate electric vehicles, on May 10, 2023, the Environmental...
Underberg & Kessler
- May 5
- 5 min
EPA Proposes New Vehicle Emission Rules to Mandate Electric Vehicles
On April 12, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule limiting carbon dioxide emissions generated by cars & trucks.
Ericka B. Elliott
- Mar 8
- 5 min
Comprehensive Housing and Zoning Regulations Set to Sweep Across New York
Governor Hochul proposed the New York Housing Compact, which includes proposals to address the purportedly low housing selection across NY.
George S. Van Nest
- Jun 23, 2022
- 7 min
Biden Administration Seems Intent on Forcing New Green Deal Transition to Renewables
The Biden Administration seems intent on forcing new green deal transition to renewables through massive spike in energy costs.
George S. Van Nest
- Apr 22, 2022
- 6 min
Biden Administration Policies & Regulations Dramatically Affecting US’ Energy Costs After First Year
While the war in Ukraine is being blamed by the Biden Administration, petroleum & natural gas prices were increasing well before Feb. 2022.
George S. Van Nest
- Feb 23, 2022
- 4 min
New York State Budget Attempts to Pre-empt Local Municipal Zoning Regulation
Governor Hochul proposed significant legislation to address affordable housing that tramples on local government control of zoning.
George S. Van Nest
- Oct 26, 2021
- 3 min
Biden Administration Proposes Changes to National Environmental Policy Act Regulations
On October 6, the Biden Administration announced additional steps to roll back regulatory reforms instituted by the Trump Administration.
George S. Van Nest
- Aug 6, 2021
- 5 min
Biden Administration Electric Vehicle Mandate Faces a Varietyof Practical and Economic Challenges
On August 5, 2021, President Biden announced that he would sign an Executive Order that sets the ambitious goal of...
George S. Van Nest
- Jun 29, 2021
- 5 min
Biden Administration Restricts US Pipelines andFuel Supplies but Not International Pipelines
As we have reported on earlier this year, energy policy and climate change focus have taken a dramatic turn under the Biden Administration.
George S. Van Nest
- Apr 23, 2021
- 4 min
Biden Administration Proposes Major Green Policies Under Infrastructure Plan
The Biden Administration announced a major infrastructure plan captioned the American Jobs Plan in March 2021 with massive $2.3 trillion...
George S. Van Nest
- Dec 29, 2020
- 4 min
Potential Environmental Policies in a New Presidential Administration
With the Presidential election concluded and a new Biden administration on the horizon in 2021, it’s useful to look ahead to potential en...
George S. Van Nest
- Oct 20, 2020
- 5 min
Energy Policy and the Fracking Battle in the November Election
With the Presidential election less than three weeks out and the pandemic hitting the State, questions about energy policy and fracking a...
George S. Van Nest
- Aug 25, 2020
- 3 min
NYS DEC Issues Proposed Regulations to Implement Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
On July 18, 2019, Governor Cuomo, signed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The legislation was described in th...
George S. Van Nest
- Jun 26, 2020
- 4 min
NYS Outdoor Recreation Booms Under the Coronavirus Shutdown
Although we regularly report on legal and regulatory developments in this column, the COVID-19 pandemic and NYS On PAUSE lead to some int...
George S. Van Nest
- Apr 24, 2020
- 4 min
NYS Adopts Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted most business and governmental matters in New York since early March, but in the midst of it, Governo...
George S. Van Nest
- Aug 30, 2019
- 4 min
NYS Legislature and Governor Adopt Sweeping Legislation in Climate Leadership and Community Protect
On July 18, 2019, Governor Cuomo, along with former Vice President Al Gore in attendance, signed the Climate Leadership and Community Pro...
George S. Van Nest
- Jun 21, 2019
- 4 min
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Continues Fight Against National Fuel Pipeline Project
Over the last decade, development of shale gas through hydraulic fracturing has blossomed in Pennsylvania. The shale gas boom has led gas...
George S. Van Nest
- Apr 16, 2019
- 4 min
U.S. EPA & Corps of Engineers Propose New Waters of the U.S. Rule
As we have reported on previously in this column, on February 28, 2017 President Trump issued an Executive Order directing US Environment...
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