The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has finalized two significant new rules regulating the design, installation, operation, and decommissioning of energy storage systems (ESS) throughout the city. These rules, effectiveOctober 26, 2025, mark the first time the DOB has directly addressed indoor ESS installations and expand regulatory oversight beyond existing FDNY requirements.
In a significant development for climate policy in New York, the Albany County Supreme Court has ordered the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to promulgate long-delayed regulations required under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).
Hodgson Russ Partner Thomas Berkman participates as a panelist for “Purpose of SEQRA and Its Impact on Decision-Making Processes” at the SEQRA 50th Anniversary Conference on November 6, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
SeminarBuffalo Marriott Niagara, 1340 Millersport Highway, Amherst, NY 14221
This year, Hodgson Russ continues its annual Labor & Employment Conference as a hybrid event. Join our attorneys as they provide insight into some of 2025's most critical issues.
SeminarJanuary 29, 2026, January 30, 2026, & February 18, 2026Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Naples, Florida
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