Renewable energy certificate tracking
Renewable energy certificate tracking in the Technology, AI & Competition sector is drawing direct scrutiny from the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the European Securities and Markets Authority, and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, each approaching the issue from a distinct angle: grid procurement integrity, greenwashing disclosure, and competitive claims about AI infrastructure sustainability. Tech firms operating large-scale data centers are under pressure to substantiate REC purchases against actual consumption figures, not portfolio-level offsets. Compliance teams are mapping REC documentation against corporate sustainability disclosures before regulators treat the gap as a deceptive practice enforcement trigger.
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- FTC Green Guides revision: updated REC disclosure standards expected to tighten
- ESMA greenwashing guidance applying to tech-sector sustainability bond issuers
- Data center operators self-reporting REC mismatches in EU taxonomy filings
- Proposed FERC hourly matching requirements for large industrial electricity consumers
Recent material activity in Technology, AI & Competition
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FCC proposes routine national security conditions for submarine cable landing licensees and SLTE owners
The FCC adopted a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on July 27, 2026, seeking comment on standardized conditions for submarine cable landing licensees. The proceeding designates submarine line terminal equipme…
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FCC adopts Second Report and Order creating new licensing regime for submarine cable terminal equipment operators
The FCC adopted a Second Report and Order on July 27, 2026, establishing a licensing framework for submarine line terminal equipment owners and operators. The order introduces blanket licenses, routine and national secur…
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European Commission opens Phase II investigation into proposed Saipem and Subsea7 merger in offshore energy services
The European Commission has opened a Phase II in-depth investigation into the proposed merger between Saipem S.p.A. and Subsea 7 S.A., citing serious competition concerns. The preliminary review identified potential harm…
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European Commission approves €54 million Luxembourg State aid scheme for transport operators facing elevated fuel costs
The European Commission has approved a €54 million Luxembourg State aid scheme supporting road and rail transport firms affected by increased fuel prices. The approval confirms compatibility with EU State aid rules under…
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CMA opens Phase 1 merger inquiry into nexfibre's anticipated acquisition of Substantial, including Netomnia, Brsk, and YouFibre
The Competition and Markets Authority launched a merger inquiry on July 24, 2026 into the anticipated acquisition of Substantial and its subsidiaries by the joint venture nexfibre, owned by Liberty Global, Telefónica, an…
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DOJ files proposed final judgment against OhioHealth Corporation in hospital merger antitrust action
The Department of Justice, joined by state co-plaintiffs, filed a proposed final judgment and competitive impact statement against OhioHealth Corporation on July 23, 2026. The filing opens the Tunney Act public-comment p…
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CMA serves initial enforcement order on Co-operative Group acquisition of Southern Co-operative as Phase 1 review opens
The Competition and Markets Authority served an initial enforcement order on July 23, 2026 on Co-operative Group Limited and Siena Co-operative Limited under the Enterprise Act 2002. The order takes effect at the pre-not…
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European Commission approves €300 million Irish State aid scheme providing temporary electricity price relief to energy-intensive industries
The European Commission has approved a €300 million Irish State aid scheme under the EU State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, providing temporary electricity cost relief to energy-intensive companies opera…
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CMA opens pre-notification comment period on Sky UK's anticipated acquisition of ITV ahead of formal Phase 1 investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority published an invitation to comment on 23 July 2026 on Sky UK Limited's anticipated acquisition of ITV M&E Holdings Limited. The comment window closes 6 August 2026, before formal Pha…
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FTC distributes $672,000 in redress checks to 9,419 consumers harmed by Trend Deploy deceptive marketing
The FTC announced on July 22, 2026 that it is mailing 9,419 checks totaling more than $672,000 to consumers deceived by Trend Deploy operator Frank Romero. JND Legal Administration is administering the redress program. C…
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