Community Impacts
Shale Law Weekly Review—Week of January 23, 2023
Community Impacts: DOE Provides Application Guidance for Community-Oriented Clean Energy Program ⚡
On January 18, 2023, The U.S. Department of Energy (2023) provided additional guidance for its Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. The EECBG program will allow state, local, and Tribal governments to apply for $430 million in grant funding to support energy efficiency projects and “to reduce fossil fuel emissions.” The funding may be used for community projects such as creating community solar, bike lanes, or installing renewable projects. The DOE is also seeking input on its Home Energy Rebates Programs, which will provide $9 […]
Shale Law Weekly Review – July 7, 2020
Pipelines: Michigan Court Allows Partial Restart of Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline After Temporary Restraining Order Issued
On July 1, 2020, the Michigan Circuit Court for Ingham County amended a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) that had halted operations of both East and West lines of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline. (Nessel v. Enbridge Energy, LP, No. 19-474-CE). A TRO was issued on June 25, 2020, after damage to the East line was found. However, the Amended TRO allows the West line of the pipeline to restart operations and allows for an “in-line investigation” of the West line. The Amended TRO states that the East […]
