“Synagogues and nonprofits become eligible for grants to upgrade energy efficiency in the new infrastructure bill” The Forward reports on provisions in the infrastructure bill signed by President Biden on November 15 that will allow houses of worship and nonprofits to apply for grants to increase the energy efficiency of their buildings. Read more here. h/t Religion Clause here.
Category: environmental
“When Blessing the Water Is Not Enough”
“When Blessing the Water Is Not Enough” Church Litigation Update summarizes an Ohio case involving a church that faced problems dealing with environmental regulators related to its well water and shares four lessons to learn. Read it here.
E.D. Pa.: Company may condemn and take property of Catholic order to build pipeline
E.D. Pa.: Company may condemn and take property of Catholic order to build pipeline. Religion Clause reports here on the decision in Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Co., LLC v. Permanent Easement for 2.14 Acres, (E.D. Pa Aug. 23, 2017), as it relates to Adorers. Page 21 of the decision includes this analysis and conclusion: