Right now it would seem that there are much more advanced attacks taking place and these are using litigation to try and delay zoning. They are also doing what they can to try and permit approvals where possible. Others are seeking damages due to the environmental side of the project itself. Even within the sector, the new forms of contractual litigation look to be emerging as more and more partners are trying to pursue the general value of incentives. This is because of the Inflation Reduction Act. The podcast has shown attorneys work together to try and get to the root of issues like this as much as possible. Matthew Karmel who is the chair of the Environmental Sustainability Group has said that Yana Spitzer is now in charge of Engie at North America. They have taken people inside the courtroom and they have also tried to highlight some of the issues that have to be showcased in the future. They understand that there are some risks when it comes to solar development and this is especially the case when you look at the idea of doing business overall.

The most familiar threat to the sector is the persistent threat of community opposition. Challenges like this tend to hinge on things like technicalities and they also revolve around zoning and application permits. Even though errors such as this can be fixed by simply filling out an application yet again, they can lead to major issues such as delays and this can bring about a lot of added cost and stress. It can also bring about a change in tune from the regulatory board or commission. Either way, movements like this are required within the industry and it's great to see how things are changing.