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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

Insights
Podcast May 2025

The Role of Entrepreneurs: Discussion of How Entrepreneurs Use Innovation, Technology and Guts to Blaze a Path Towards Sustainability

Deanna’s Dialogues: Navigating Carbon Sustainability
2 min read  
Updates May 2025

EPA Extends TSCA 8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting to October 2026

This Is the Second Extension of the Deadline
4 min read  
Updates May 2025

What the CFTC’s Recent Actions on Digital Assets and Environmental/Sustainable Commodities Signal to the Market

Lead or Be Left Behind
7 min read  
Updates April 2025

EPA Just Laid Out Its PFAS Game Plan — And It Appears That PFAS Regulation Is Here to Stay

Key Details Including Scope and Deadlines Remain Unsettled
4 min read  
Media Mentions April 2025

Ilene Froom Discusses Market Volatility in Banking Industry With Risk.net

1 min read  
Updates April 2025

Comment Period Open for Massive New PFAS Reporting Requirements in Minnesota

Deadline for Written Comments Is May 21, 2025
3 min read  
Updates April 2025

Does Your Food Packaging Comply With New State Laws?

Regulatory Updates From California, New Jersey, Maryland, Oregon & More
7 min read  
Published Articles April 2025

IndyBar’s Bill Watch Report – Informing Members on Vital Legislative Developments

2 min read  
Updates April 2025

PADEP Publishes Proposed Rulemaking Updating Spill Reporting Requirements

Comments Accepted Through June 4, 2025
3 min read  
Updates March 2025

Enforcement Realigned: How EPA Is Reconciling Priorities With Policy Shifts

Aims to avoid shutdowns in the energy sector, emphasize a return to compliance and prioritize broader risks to public
4 min read