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The recent unprecedented snowfall and frigid temperatures
wreaked havoc on Texas energy infrastructure, leaving millions
across the state without power and heat for hours, or in many
cases, days at a time.
Many of the state s nuclear, gas, coal, wind and solar
generating facilities were unable to handle the surge in power
demand, and because Texas energy grid is largely separate from
neighboring states, Texas could not address this energy crisis by
taking from the surrounding regions.
While Texas works its way back from the energy crisis, there are
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On 22 February 2021, the EU Commission published a consultation
on an inception impact assessment roadmap (
IIA
Roadmap) for revision of the Energy Performance of
Buildings Directive 2010/31/EU (
EPBD). In this
article, we take a look at the key features of the IIA Roadmap
relevant to the construction and property sectors and those
acquiring, funding or delivering refurbished or new housing and
commercial buildings.
Background
The EPBD seeks to improve the energy efficiency and performance
of all buildings (whether commercial and residential) across the EU
and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. One of the
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently invited
public comment on environmental justice matters it may consider in
future natural gas pipeline certificate proceedings, reopening a
three-year-old notice and comment process with new social justice
issues.
On April 19, 2018, the FERC issued a Notice of Inquiry (Original
Notice), inviting stakeholders in the natural gas industry and
interested parties to comment on revising the 1999-issued
Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities
- Statement of Policy (Policy Statement).
On Feb. 18, 2021, almost three years and more than 3,000 public
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On 1 January 2021, significant reforms to
Australia s foreign investment regime, also known as the FIRB
regime, commenced. With a focus on national security issues, the
Australian Government has introduced a new national security test,
expanded the powers of the Treasurer relating to national security
matters, strengthened compliance and enforcement tools and
more.
In this insight, we explore some of the key changes to the FIRB
regime and proposed amendments to the
Security of Critical
Infrastructure Act 2018 (
SOCI Act) and their
relevance to investments in the energy and resources sector.