Solar Energy Services Agreement/Easement: U.S. District Court Addresses TRO Request Related to Alleged Breach
September 6, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
A United States District Court (E.D. CALIF.) (“Court”) addressed in an April 23rd Memorandum and Order (“Order”) a request for a Temporary Restraining Order (“TRO”) related to a solar energy services agreement and easement (“Agreement”). See Enfinity CentralVal v. City of Parlier, No…
Stormwater Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Director's Order/Assessment Addressing Adamsville, Tennessee Special Products Saw Mill
September 6, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) issued an August 21st Director’s Order and Assessment (“Order”) to Gambrell Hickory Mill, LLC (“GHM”). The Order addresses a special products saw mill (“Mill”) in Adamsville, Tennessee. The Mill is stated to have been without…
Solar Generation Construction Costs: U.S. Energy Information Administration Report Notes Decrease
September 5, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) issued a September 3rd report stating that annual capacity-weighted average construction costs for solar photovoltaic systems continue to decrease. The conclusion was derived from 2017 data generated by EIA addressing newly constructed…
Methanol Release/CERCLA Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Adrian, Michigan Facility Operator Enter into Consent Agreement
September 5, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and W2Fuel Adrian II, LLC, (“W2”) entered into an August 28 Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing an alleged violation of Section 103(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERLCA”)…
Thoughtful Watershed Development: Beaver Watershed Symposium/September 26th - Elkins, Arkansas
September 5, 2019
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Beaver Watershed Alliance (“BWA”) has scheduled a 2019 Annual Symposium titled: Thoughtful Watershed Development: Retaining the Character of Small Communities (“Symposium”) The Symposium will be held at the Elkins Community Center in Elkins, Arkansas on September 26th. In describing the…