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Environment & Energy

Overview

Environmental and energy laws, regulations, and issues impact businesses in nearly every industry, often in very significant ways. At Faegre Drinker, we understand the legal and regulatory issues that impact your goals and bottom line, and we partner with you to develop comprehensive solutions to the most complicated environmental and energy challenges. Our regulatory attorneys advocate for you in regulatory compliance and enforcement matters arising under a variety of environmental statutes, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA (Superfund), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and state programs. When negotiation fails, we litigate environmental matters of all types ranging from large, multiparty cleanup cases to contractual disputes over environmental liabilities. Faegre Drinker energy attorneys deliver transactional, regulatory, and litigation support to renewable energy facilities; upstream, downstream, and midstream energy assets; conventional and nuclear power plants; and a range of other infrastructure projects. We also assist with energy and environmental industry mergers and acquisitions, cleantech investments, and market transactions. Our footprint in both large and smaller markets — and a strong pipeline of attorneys and professionals — enables us to provide client value across all environmental and energy matters. Our team is ready to handle any aspect of environmental and energy litigation, transactional, and compliance challenges you face.

Insights & Events

Latest

Speaking Engagement Recap September 30, 2026

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) In Practice: What EHS Leaders Need to Know - New Orleans, LA

2026 Hazmat Summit
1 min read
Updates September 2026

Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Labeling Provisions of New Mexico PFAS Protection Act

American Chemistry Council et al. v. Kenney, No. 1:26-cv-02130-MIS-SCY (D.N.M. Sept., 16, 2026)
3 min read
Updates September 2026

New Jersey Extends Postconsumer Recycled Content (PCR) Compliance Deadline for Food Packaging

Extension through December 31, 2029
3 min read
News September 2026

Faegre Drinker Secures Favorable Public Utilities Commission Ruling for Upper Sioux Community

2 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap September 17, 2026

Class Claims Against Data Center Operators: Certification Hurdles, Substantive Defenses, Lessons From Similar Cases

2026 Autumn Conference
1 min read
Updates August 2026

Federal Court Upholds Oregon’s Extended Producer Responsibility Law against Constitutional Challenge

Ruling Could Serve as Persuasive Authority for Future Challenges under the Dormant Commerce Clause or the Due Process Clause
4 min read
Updates August 2026

DC Circuit Upholds EPA's PFAS Hazardous Substance Designations under CERCLA: What In-House Counsel Need to Know

Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America v. EPA, No. 24-1193
2 min read
Updates August 2026

Federal Communications Commission Prohibits the Sale of Certain Foreign-Produced Power Inverters

Impacting construction projects where power inverters have not yet been delivered
4 min read
Press Release August 2026

Former USDA Assistant General Counsel Brian Collins Joins Faegre Drinker in Washington, D.C.

2 min read
Updates July 2026

Significant New Obligations for Manufacturers Placing Packaging on the EU Market

EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will apply from 12 August 2026.
7 min read
Insights
Updates September 2026

Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Labeling Provisions of New Mexico PFAS Protection Act

American Chemistry Council et al. v. Kenney, No. 1:26-cv-02130-MIS-SCY (D.N.M. Sept., 16, 2026)
3 min read
Updates September 2026

New Jersey Extends Postconsumer Recycled Content (PCR) Compliance Deadline for Food Packaging

Extension through December 31, 2029
3 min read
Updates August 2026

Federal Court Upholds Oregon’s Extended Producer Responsibility Law against Constitutional Challenge

Ruling Could Serve as Persuasive Authority for Future Challenges under the Dormant Commerce Clause or the Due Process Clause
4 min read
Updates August 2026

DC Circuit Upholds EPA's PFAS Hazardous Substance Designations under CERCLA: What In-House Counsel Need to Know

Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America v. EPA, No. 24-1193
2 min read
Updates August 2026

Federal Communications Commission Prohibits the Sale of Certain Foreign-Produced Power Inverters

Impacting construction projects where power inverters have not yet been delivered
4 min read
Updates July 2026

Significant New Obligations for Manufacturers Placing Packaging on the EU Market

EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will apply from 12 August 2026.
7 min read
Updates July 2026

UPDATE: Additional Changes to the Venezuela Sanctions Program Impacting the Energy, Minerals, Financial Services, and Aviation Sectors

OFAC continues to issue new general licenses authorizing new transactions and investment opportunities in Venezuela.
11 min read
Updates July 2026

SB 343 Enjoined: Court Temporarily Bars California from Enforcing Truth in Recycling Act against Any Business

Litigation Proceeds ahead of Compliance Deadline
3 min read
Updates July 2026

The Intel Report: Quarterly National Security Briefing — 2026 Q2

Key Regulatory Developments and Enforcement Actions Affect National Security Priorities, Risks, and Opportunities across Sectors
24 min read
Updates July 2026

Data Centers in the Crosshairs: How to Avoid Becoming a Target of Nuisance Lawsuits

Class actions targeting data center operations near residential neighborhoods
6 min read

Meet The Team

Meet The Full Environment & Energy Team