George S. Van Nest
Recent Reports Show That NY’s Rapid Clean Energy Transition Could Harm State Consumers
Multiple reports issued in the last month have called into question the pace of the planned transition from fossil fuel to zero emission...
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George S. Van Nest
- May 21
- 5 min
EPA Finalizes New Vehicle Emission Rules to Mandate Electric Vehicles
If you like your gas-powered car or truck, you cannot keep it according to the Biden Administration’s final Clean Air Act vehicle...
George S. Van Nest
- Jan 10
- 4 min
EPA’s Proposed Lead Pipe Rule Will Require Total Removal of Lead Pipes from Municipal Drinking Water Systems
On November 30, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements...
George S. Van Nest
- Oct 31, 2023
- 4 min
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...
George S. Van Nest
- Sep 13, 2023
- 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...
Underberg & Kessler
- Aug 18, 2023
- 2 min
Underberg & Kessler Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®
We are proud to announce that 15 attorneys were recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and one attorney was...
George S. Van Nest
- Jun 28, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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.
Underberg & Kessler
- Feb 7, 2023
- 1 min
Our Buffalo Office Has Moved
We are excited to announce that our Buffalo office is now located at 285 Delaware Avenue, Suite 118, Buffalo, NY 14202.
Underberg & Kessler
- Aug 30, 2022
- 1 min
Underberg & Kessler Attorneys Recognized as 2022 Upstate New York "Super Lawyers" & "Rising Stars"
Attorneys from Underberg & Kessler LLP were recently named as 2022 Upstate New York “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars.”
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...
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