"Sighting" Wind Energy Facilities In Vermont: Finding The Right Balance Between Societal Benefits And Aesthetic Burden,
2010
University at Buffalo School of Law
"Sighting" Wind Energy Facilities In Vermont: Finding The Right Balance Between Societal Benefits And Aesthetic Burden, Adam Sherwin
Buffalo Environmental Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Energy Independence: Challenges Facing The West In Adopting Alternative And Renewable Energy Sources,
2010
University of Idaho College of Law
Energy Independence: Challenges Facing The West In Adopting Alternative And Renewable Energy Sources, Barbara Cosens
Articles
No abstract provided.
The Energy Independence And Security Act Of 2007: Can Biotechnology Help Overcome Potential Obstacles To Meeting Its Energy Goals?,
2010
University of Kentucky
The Energy Independence And Security Act Of 2007: Can Biotechnology Help Overcome Potential Obstacles To Meeting Its Energy Goals?, Blair H. Moses
Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Law
No abstract provided.
Renewable Energy And The Neighbors,
2010
University of Missouri School of Law
Renewable Energy And The Neighbors, Troy A. Rule
Faculty Publications
Small wind turbines and rooftop solar panels are a highly attractive energy option, capable of generating clean, renewable power without the need for transmission lines across vast stretches of rural land. State and federal incentive programs have made these devices increasingly affordable for landowners in recent years, generating an unprecedented level of interest in “distributed” renewable energy.Unfortunately, small wind turbines and solar panels are often far less attractive in the eyes of neighbors, who fear that the systems will erode neighborhood aesthetics and property values. Despite aggressive state and federal programs aimed at promoting renewable energy systems, land use controls …
Symposium--Critical Intersections For Energy & Water Law:
Exploring New Challenges And Opportunities: Foreward,
2010
University of Calgary
Symposium--Critical Intersections For Energy & Water Law: Exploring New Challenges And Opportunities: Foreward, Alastair R. Lucas, Gregory S. Weber, Patricia K. Wouters
McGeorge School of Law Scholarly Articles
No abstract provided.
Wind-Energy Ventures In Indian Country: Fashioning A Functional Problem,
2010
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Wind-Energy Ventures In Indian Country: Fashioning A Functional Problem, Crystal D. Masterson
American Indian Law Review
No abstract provided.
Curbing Energy Sprawl With Microgrids,
2010
University of Connecticut School of Law
Curbing Energy Sprawl With Microgrids, Sara Bronin
Faculty Articles and Papers
Energy sprawl - the phenomenon of ever-increasing consumption of land, particularly in rural areas, required to site energy generation facilities - is a real and growing problem. Over the next twenty years, at least sixty-seven million acres of land will have been developed for energy projects, destroying wildlife habitats and fragmenting landscapes. According to one influential report, even renewable energy projects - especially large-scale projects that require large-scale transmission and distribution infrastructure - contribute to energy sprawl. This Article does not aim to stop large-scale renewable energy projects or even argue that policymakers focus solely on land use in determining …
Energy Justice And Sustainable Development,
2010
University of Colorado Law School
Energy Justice And Sustainable Development, Lakshman Guruswamy
Publications
Sustainable Development ("SD")--an expression of distributive justice--is the foundational premise of international energy and environmental law. It posits that international answers to environmental and energy problems cannot be pursued as independent and autonomous objectives but must be addressed within the framework of economic and social development. SD has been politically institutionalized in the Millennium Development Goals and a plethora of significant international instruments. Perhaps more importantly from a legal standpoint, SD is unequivocally codified, in the most widely accepted international energy and environmental treaties. This Article affirms the importance and continuing applicability of SD to the "other" third of the …
Following Industry's Leed : Municipal Adoption Of Private Green Building Standards,
2010
University of Maine School of Law
Following Industry's Leed : Municipal Adoption Of Private Green Building Standards, Sarah B. Schindler
Faculty Publications
Local governments are beginning to require new, privately constructed and funded buildings to be “green” buildings. Instead of creating their own, locally-derived definitions of green buildings, many municipalities are adopting an existing private standard created by members of the building industry: LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). This Article explains and assesses the privately promulgated LEED standards. It argues that the translation of LEED standards, which were intended to be voluntary, into law raises several theoretical and practical problems. Specifically, private green building ordinances that rely on LEED do not ensure a reduction in the negative local environmental impacts …
Shadows On The Cathedral: Solar Access Laws In A Different Light,
2010
University of Missouri School of Law
Shadows On The Cathedral: Solar Access Laws In A Different Light, Troy A. Rule
Faculty Publications
Unprecedented growth in rooftop solar energy development is drawing increased attention to the issue of solar access. To operate effectively, solar panels require un-shaded access to the sun’s rays during peak sunlight hours. Some landowners are reluctant to invest in rooftop solar panels because they fear that a neighbor will erect a structure or grow a tree on nearby property that shades their panels. Existing statutory approaches to protecting solar access for such landowners vary widely across jurisdictions, and some approaches ignore the airspace rights of neighbors. Which rule regime for solar access protection best promotes the efficient allocation of …
Stopping Nuclear Power Plants: A Memoir,
2010
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
Stopping Nuclear Power Plants: A Memoir, Louis J. Sirico Jr.
Villanova Environmental Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Symposium—Critical Intersections For Energy & Water Law: Exploring New Challenges And Opportunities: Foreward,
2010
University of Calgary
Symposium—Critical Intersections For Energy & Water Law: Exploring New Challenges And Opportunities: Foreward, Alastair R. Lucas, Gregory S. Weber, Patricia K. Wouters
Global Business & Development Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Water And Geothermal Energy Development In The Western U.S.: Real World Challenges, Regulatory Conflicts And Other Barriers, And Potential Solutions,
2010
Law Office of Kathleen Callison
Water And Geothermal Energy Development In The Western U.S.: Real World Challenges, Regulatory Conflicts And Other Barriers, And Potential Solutions, Kathleen Callison
Global Business & Development Law Journal
No abstract provided.
City Of New York V. Verizon New York, Inc.,
2010
New York Law School Class of 2010
City Of New York V. Verizon New York, Inc., Michael T. Leigh
NYLS Law Review
No abstract provided.
China In Context: Energy, Water, And Climate Cooperation,
2010
Pace Law School
China In Context: Energy, Water, And Climate Cooperation, Elizabeth Burleson
Elisabeth Haub School of Law Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Siting Green Infrastructure: Legal And Policy Solutions To Alleviate Urban Poverty And Promote Healthy Communities,
2010
Pace Law School
Siting Green Infrastructure: Legal And Policy Solutions To Alleviate Urban Poverty And Promote Healthy Communities, Alexandra Dapolito Dunn
Elisabeth Haub School of Law Faculty Publications
Green infrastructure is an economically and environmentally viable approach for water management and natural resource protection in urban areas. This Article argues that green infrastructure has additional and exceptional benefits for the urban poor which are not frequently highlighted or discussed. When green infrastructure is concentrated in distressed neighborhoods—where it frequently is not—it can improve urban water quality, reduce urban air pollution, improve public health, enhance urban aesthetics and safety, generate green collar jobs, and facilitate urban food security. To make these quality of life and health benefits available to the urban poor, it is essential that urban leaders remove …
Public Trust Limits On Greenhouse Gas Trading Schemes: A Sustainable Middle Ground?,
2010
Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
Public Trust Limits On Greenhouse Gas Trading Schemes: A Sustainable Middle Ground?, Karl S. Coplan
Elisabeth Haub School of Law Faculty Publications
There is a some consensus among economists, environmentalists, and politicians that some form of “cap and trade’ program is the appropriate regulatory mechanism to achieve the greenhouse gas emissions reductions necessary to avoid disastrous global climate disruptions. “Cap and trade” programs necessarily incorporate tradable emissions rights – essentially tradable rights to pollute. As such, they run into principled objection by some environmentalists who oppose the notion of creating economic rights in the global commons – essentially the “right to pollute.” This principled objection derives doctrinal support from the public trust doctrine – the ancient notion rooted in common law and …
Algae And Biodiesel: Patenting Energized As Green Goes Commercial,
2010
University of New Hampshire School of Law
Algae And Biodiesel: Patenting Energized As Green Goes Commercial, Matthew R. Priess, Stanley P. Kowalski
Law Faculty Scholarship
In the twenty-first century, predominant dependence on fossil fuels as energy resources will not be sustainable. Developing and commercializing green energy innovations will be an essential component of the transition to a more diversified energy economy. Algal biodiesel is one of the most promising green fuels because of its potential as a renewable and sustainable fuel source without displacing food crops. Algal biodiesel research and development are necessary early steps towards a transition to a green energy economy. The strategic use of strong patent portfolios will drive this by attracting investment, incentivizing innovation and accelerating commercialization. Whereas algal biodiesel research …
Siting Transmission Lines In A Changed Milieu: Evolving Notions Of The "Public Interest" In Balancing State And Regional Considerations,
2010
Vanderbilt University Law School
Siting Transmission Lines In A Changed Milieu: Evolving Notions Of The "Public Interest" In Balancing State And Regional Considerations, Jim Rossi, Ashley C. Brown
Vanderbilt Law School Faculty Publications
This Article discusses how state public utility law presents a barrier to the siting of new high voltage transmission lines to serve renewable resources, and how states could approach its evolution in order to preserve a role for state regulators in a new energy economy in which renewable energy will play a significant role. The traditional approach to determining the "public interest" in siting transmission lines is well on its way to obsolescence. Two developments over the past fifteen years have begun to challenge this paradigm. First, policies at the federal level and in many states have encouraged increased competition …
Framing Water Policy In A Carbon Affected And Carbon Constrained Environment,
2010
Florida A & M University College of Law
Framing Water Policy In A Carbon Affected And Carbon Constrained Environment, Robert H. Abrams, Noah D. Hall
Journal Publications
Climate change driven by greenhouse gas emissions is substantially altering water availability while increasing water demand. Shifts in domestic energy policy and production, while needed to confront the challenge of climate change, may further stress the nation's water resources. These changes and new demands will be most severe in regions that are already experiencing water stresses and conflicts. This article examines the extent of the changes in water supply and demand by assessing how water conflicts will be addressed in the four overarching water use categories: water for population security, water for ecological security, water for energy security, and water …
