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What is the industry response to yesterday's EPA announcement that it will revoke the 2009 scientific determination known as the endangerment finding that underpins the government’s authority to combat climate change? Read Jeff Holmstead’s take in The New York Times: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03zwgdk0 #endangermentfinding #climatechange #epa

President Trump recently signed an executive order aimed at expediting the federal permitting process for data centers. Learn more from Jason B. Hutt, Taylor Stuart and Anouk Nouet in this Bracewell Update: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03zDDJv0 #datacenters #ai #permitting

Bracewell advised Sol Systems, an independent power producer, in a $675 million revolving construction warehouse financing to support the buildout of its upcoming portfolio of utility-scale solar and storage projects. This financing, arranged by KKR Capital Markets, will fund construction loans, tax equity bridge loans and letters of credit — supporting an initial 500 MWs of projects planned in Illinois, Ohio and Texas. The facility is one of the first solar construction warehouse credit facilities in the market. The first group of projects is expected to come online by the end of 2026.   This innovative financing, closed the same week that the One Big, Beautiful Bill was enacted, was provided by lenders Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. New York Branch, ING Capital LLC, Intesa San Paolo SPA, New York Branch, National Australia Bank Limited, National Westminster Bank PLC and Natixis, New York Branch.    Sol Systems is an impact-driven independent power producer committed to building, owning and managing clean energy infrastructure that benefits local communities.   Bracewell lawyers involved in the transaction included Kate Day, Andrew Bueso, Peter W. Rogers, Elizabeth McGinley, Alan Stewart and Mollie Naegeli.   #energytransition #energyfinance #solar

What are the implications for US banks and other financial institutions of FinCEN's recent cartel crackdown on three financial institutions in Mexico? Read insight from Alamdar Hamdani and Madeline Fogel in this week's Bracewell Brief. #cartels #fincen #mexico

"When you're trying to bring electricity into West Texas, you are moving against that predominant flow and therefore your transmission capacity is less,” explains Bryan Clark. Hear more insight from Bryan on how congestion fees and transmission capacity shape electricity costs in West Texas on Natural Gas Intelligence’s Hub & Flow podcast. Tune in: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03yM7Kz0 #westtexas #electricity #congestionfees

Navigating hurricane insurance for commercial properties requires careful consideration and strategic planning. Read this comprehensive Q&A by Carlton Wilde III to learn more about insuring your commercial property: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03z3yjJ0 #insurance #hurricaninsurance #commercialproperty

Bracewell advised British Solar Renewables (BSR) on one of the largest hybrid portfolio financings for UK renewable energy projects, funding the development and construction of solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to help meet the UK's net zero targets. BSR have secured a senior, flexible, structured £335 million debt facility from a consortium of banks, including Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest, Commonwealth Bank (CBA) and Stiftung Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW). The financing includes restructuring of the existing senior project facility and firmly positions BSR to become one of the leading integrated power producers within UK. This comes as the UK intensifies efforts to reach its legally binding 2050 net zero target and navigate energy security challenges.  The portfolio of 12 projects has a combined generation of 600 GWh annually. The projects will save 140,000 CO2 emissions each year and generate enough clean electricity to power approximately 160,000 UK homes annually. Bracewell lawyers involved in the transaction included Gordon Stewart, Tom Jamieson and Tom Swarbrick, with support from Leslie Hansen, Mark Kahn, Brandon Price and Ruth Townsend. #solar #energystorage #energytransition

What key financial restructuring trends are expected to continue in 2025? Get Trey Wood’s insight in The Texas Lawbook: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03yYJy-0 #restructuring #bankruptcy #capitalstructures

What the key tax changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act? Get details in this Bracewell Update by Elizabeth McGinley, Dean Hinderliter, Peter W. Rogers, Steve Campbell and Gabriela Hindera: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03yK_Qf0 #obba #ira #taxlaw

Our affordable housing team participated in this year's TAAHP Texas Housing Conference in Austin. The event provided an excellent platform to showcase our expertise and share valuable insights on the state of affordable housing in Texas. Thank you to everyone who joined us, networked and took the time to learn more about our affordable housing expertise. #affordablehousing #housing #texas