The Supreme Court of Texas has ruled that Texas property owners can sue for compensation from flood damage caused by Hurricane Harvey and Tropical Storm Imelda. The ruling, known as inverse condemnation suits, allows for landowners to sue the state for damages caused by a state-backed highway elevation and expansion project that allegedly caused floodwater to cover their land for days following the storms Harvey and Imeida. The decision could potentially implications for property owners facing increasing risks from extreme weather events and other cases in the energy sector.

Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating







