Elle Hayes
Subscribe to Elle Hayes's PostsElle Hayes focuses her practice on renewable energy transactions and general corporate matters. She represents clients on tax equity and project finance transactions. She also represents private equity sponsors and private companies in general corporate matters, particularly mergers and acquisitions. Elle represents clients and investors across a variety of industries, including renewable energy, healthcare and technology. Read Elle Hayes's full bio.
Biden Administration Advances California Offshore Wind Development
By Carl J. Fleming, Christopher Gladbach and Elle Hayes on May 26, 2021
Posted In Featured, Project Development and Finance, Renewables, U.S. Congress
On May 25, 2021, the Biden Administration announced an agreement to lease almost 400 miles off California’s northern and central coasts for offshore wind development. The announcement expands on the recent approval of the first major offshore wind project in US waters. In an effort to decarbonize US power generation, the administration noted, “These initial...
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Why 2030 is the New 2050 after the Leaders Climate Summit and What President Biden’s Accelerated Transition to a Sustainable Economy Means for Renewables Developers, Investors and Corporates
By Carl J. Fleming, Edward Zaelke, Heather Cooper, Philip Tingle, Elle Hayes and Seth B. Doughty on Apr 28, 2021
Posted In Project Development and Finance, Renewables, Tax, U.S. Congress
2030 is the new 2050 as US President Joe Biden has officially set a new goal for fighting climate change over the next decade in the United States. At the Leaders Climate Summit (the Summit) on Earth Day, he announced that America would aim to cut its greenhouse gas emissions at least 50% below its...
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Senate Democrats Propose Overhaul of Clean Energy Incentives
By Philip Tingle, Heather Cooper, Carl J. Fleming, Elle Hayes, Brian Moore and McDermott Will & Emery on Apr 23, 2021
Posted In Project Development and Finance, Renewables, Tax, U.S. Congress
US Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the Clean Energy for America Act (the Act), along with two dozen Democratic co-sponsors, on April 21, 2021. The Act will likely be a starting point for the Biden administration tax proposals intended to limit carbon emissions. The Act would change the current system for incentives...
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US Senate Committee Introduces Clean Vehicle Charging Legislation
By Heather Cooper, Carl J. Fleming, Elle Hayes and Brian Ingram on Mar 29, 2021
Posted In Environmental, Power Markets, Project Development and Finance, Renewables, Tax, U.S. Congress
Earlier this week, a group of cross-party US senators introduced the Securing America’s Clean Fuels Infrastructure Act (the Act) to promote investments in clean vehicle infrastructure. The types of infrastructure supported by the legislation include electric vehicle charging stations and hydrogen refueling stations for fuel cell vehicles. The Act would enlarge the benefits of the...
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Michael Regan Confirmed to Lead EPA to Bolster the Biden Administration’s Agenda on Climate Change
By Carl J. Fleming and Elle Hayes on Mar 12, 2021
Posted In Environmental, Renewables, U.S. Congress
Earlier this week, Michael Regan was confirmed as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), winning US Senate approval by a 66–34 vote. Regan’s confirmation will serve as an asset to the Biden administration’s agenda on climate change. In his remarks, Regan noted that he plans to “move with a sense of urgency on...
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Biden Administration Takes Aim at Advancing Gender Equity and Equality – Complementing Several Renewable Energy Private Sector Initiatives
By Carl J. Fleming and Elle Hayes on Mar 11, 2021
Posted In Project Development and Finance, Renewables, U.S. Congress
On International Women’s Day, US President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order establishing the White House Gender Policy Council. The council, which was formerly called the White House Council on Women and Girls under the Obama administration, seeks to advance the equality of opportunity while simultaneously combating systematic biases and discrimination against women. The council...
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Biden Administration Continues to Shift National Infrastructure and Transportation Networks to Pave the Way for Electric Vehicles
By Carl J. Fleming and Elle Hayes on Mar 4, 2021
Posted In Project Development and Finance, Renewables, U.S. Congress
On Tuesday, US National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy publicly underscored President Joe Biden’s commitment to supporting the electric vehicle (EV) industry and other industries aimed at tackling the climate crisis. She noted the administration’s goal is to build more than 500,000 EV chargers. The electric vehicle charging station market size is projected to surpass around...
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Granholm Confirmed as Energy Secretary
By Carl J. Fleming, David Ransom and Elle Hayes on Feb 25, 2021
Posted In Project Development and Finance, Renewables, U.S. Congress
Today, Jennifer Granholm was confirmed as secretary of energy, winning US Senate approval by a 64–35 vote. Granholm’s confirmation serves as another boost to President Joe Biden’s plan to tackle climate change and develop clean energy across the United States. Granholm, who is an advocate for electric vehicles and other low-carbon technologies, will join Pete...
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Buttigieg Confirmation Signals Increased Investment in Renewable Energy Infrastructure and Electric Vehicles
By Carl J. Fleming and Elle Hayes on Feb 3, 2021
Posted In Project Development and Finance, Renewables, U.S. Congress
Today, Pete Buttigieg was sworn in as secretary of transportation after his nomination passed the US Senate 86-13. His confirmation means a likely boon for investment in US infrastructure, particularly for those investing in renewable energy infrastructure, electric vehicle infrastructure and electric vehicles. In an email distributed to his staff today, he advised them that...
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