Fighting Fair: A Legal Analysis of SolarWorld’s Trade Dispute with China
Fighting Fair_A Legal Analysis of SolarWorld PDF By Alexander S. Fader Background At the center of a long-running struggle between two economic giants, a trade dispute over solar panel imports has become a clear manifestation of the tense U.S.-China economic relations. As ...
Considering the Mineral Estate When Planning Solar Projects
Considering the Mineral Estate When Planning Solar Projects PDF Mineral Estate Appendix PDF Introduction The split property estate system under Texas law creates unique difficulties for surface developers, especially in rural areas. Careful planning can alleviate some of the uncertainty and ...
Gifford v. U.S. Green Building Council: The Open Assault on LEED®
Gifford v USGBC - Open Assault on LEED PDF Philip A. DeHart* I. Background In September 2011, the Empire State Building became one of the most iconic structures in America to be recognized for its environmentally ...
ERCOT PRR 833: The Hour Is Getting Late… Is There No Relief for WGRs?
ERCOT PRR 833 ... Is There No Relief for WGRs? PDF By Philip A. DeHart* I. Background In September 2011, the Empire State Building became one of the most iconic structures in ...
Legislative Update for Solar Market 82(R) Legislative Session
Legislative Update for Solar Market 82(R) PDF Clay A. Butler* H.B. NO. 362 (Solomons | Workman) - Amends Chapter 202 of the Texas Property Code by adding Sections 202.010 and 202.011. - Applies to a dedicatory instrument without regard ...
Legal Analysis of Austin Energy’s Plug-in EVerywhere Program
Legal Analysis of Austin Energy’s Plug-in EVerywhere Program PDF Clay A. Butler* I. BACKGROUND Austin, through the efforts of Austin Energy and with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, is one of the leading cities when it ...
Making the Numbers Work: Texas Tax Code Chapter 313, Its Incentives and Procedures
Making the Numbers Work: Texas Tax Code Chapter 313, Its Incentives and Procedures PDF Carter H. Thompson* Background Energy generation is, generally speaking, a capital intensive business, and companies that look to renewable sources like sun and wind have to look to ...
Making Solar Affordable: Local Incentives Can Ease the Shift to Sun Power
Making Solar Affordable: Local Incentives Can Ease the Shift to Sun Power PDF Carter H. Thompson* The technology and equipment needed to harvest electricity from sunlight has improved in performance and dropped in price significantly in recent years. Still, the up-front ...
Introduction to the Residential Energy Efficiency Property Tax Credit
Introduction to the Residential Energy Efficiency PDF By Philip A. DeHart, Esq.* I. Background In an effort to spur both commercial and consumer uses of renewable energies, Congress passed the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008. Through the act, Congress extended ...
