Energy, climate liability and infrastructure permitting

Energy policy is being shaped by fuel-price pressure, China and Iran risks, data-center demand and state climate rules. The Supreme Court’s October 5 argument in Suncor Energy v. County of Boulder could alter climate-liability and preemption risk, although Justice Alito’s recusal and jurisdictional questions could limit the precedent. Bipartisan NEPA reform could reduce permitting delays if enacted.