With any industry that has grown as quickly as renewable energy, safety is sometimes overlooked. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) classifies those working in the renewable energy industry…
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With the rise of “Protein Maxing” among biohackers, fitness influencers, and health-conscious consumers, a major controversy has emerged that could seriously impact both consumers and protein supplement brands. A recent…
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Elsa’s Impact: Navigating Compliance in an Era of AI-Enhanced FDA Oversight
On June 2, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the deployment of its own artificial intelligence system, “Elsa.” The large language model-powered system was scheduled for…
A recent property tax decision from the Connecticut Appellate Court, McHenry Solar, LLC v. Town of Hampton, Conn. App. Ct., Dkt. No. AC 47636, 09/23/2025, may also have sales tax
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What Does Current Transmission Siting Reform Tell Us About the State of the Grid?
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Understanding Texas Bills HB 3809 and HB 3228: New Decommissioning and Recycling Requirements for Battery Energy Storage, Solar, and Wind Facilities
As the energy landscape continues to evolve, so too does the regulatory framework governing it. Texas House Bills 3809 and 3228 introduce significant changes to the decommissioning and recycling requirements…
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