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Virginia has finalized a rule that brings its air regulations into alignment with the state’s new data center generator law. For developers, operators, and their consultants, the update reinforces the need to coordinate generator selection, air permitting, and compliance testing early in project planning. Key Highlights Virginia’s new generator emissions regulation takes effect November 4,Read more

Data centers are no longer just large electricity consumers. With emergency generators and an expanding fleet of behind-the-meter gas turbines and reciprocating engines, their air emissions can rival those of a small industrial facility. That means an air permit — and a clear answer to who holds it — is a core piece of dataRead more

A Practical Guide for Developers, Operators, and Consultants Regulatory UpdateAs of publication on October 5th 2026, Texas has paused new data center permits pending a review of its large-load interconnection process. Federal & State Regulatory Framework | Compliance Pathways | Best Practices Here in Texas, “everything is bigger” speaks to more than geography. It reflectsRead more

A Practical Guide for Developers, Operators, and Consultants Federal & State Regulatory Framework | Compliance Pathways | Best Practices Virginia has emerged as one of the world’s premier data center markets, with unprecedented development concentrated in Northern Virginia’s “Data Center Alley” in Loudoun, Prince William, and Fairfax counties, which is touted as the largest dataRead more

EPA recently finalized revisions to narrow technical portions of the 2024 oil and natural gas methane rule, commonly referred to as OOOOb and OOOOc. The revisions focus on temporary flaring and net heating value monitoring for certain flares and enclosed combustion devices. EPA also issued guidance clarifying limited circumstances where associated gas flaring may continueRead more

EPA recently issued two actions aimed at reducing air permitting delays: new Title V guidance and a proposed change to how “begin actual construction” is interpreted under New Source Review. These actions may help permitting authorities and project teams move faster, especially for data centers, power generation, manufacturing, and industrial expansions. However, faster review doesRead more

EPA has issued new guidance aimed at streamlining Clean Air Act Title V operating permit renewals when permit terms and underlying applicable requirements have not changed. For facilities with truly unchanged permits, that could mean a more efficient renewal process and less time spent recreating information that permitting authorities already have. This is a practicalRead more

A Practical Guide to Regulations, Risks, and Real-World Solutions LNG emissions compliance has become one of the most critical challenges facing liquefied natural gas operators in the United States. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, especially concerning methane and greenhouse gases, LNG operators must navigate a complex web of federal, state, and local requirements while maintaining safe,Read more

The U.S. EPA has finalized a rule extending the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) reporting deadline for reporting year 2025. Instead of the usual March 31, 2026 deadline, facilities and suppliers subject to 40 CFR Part 98 now have until October 30, 2026, to submit their annual greenhouse gas reports. For companies that rely onRead more

What Asphalt Plant Operators Need to Know About Air Emissions Compliance Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), hot mix asphalt (HMA) plants must comply with federal air emissions regulations, including periodic stack testing to verify compliance. In addition, many states and local jurisdictions impose their own requirements, creating a layered regulatory landscape that can beRead more