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James Coleman

@energylawprof.bsky.social
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Energy, oil & gas trade & regulation Professor @umnlawschool.bsky.social Bio: 8th Circuit clerk, @Harvard Lecturer, @UCalgary.bsky.social law & business school, SMU Law School EnergyLawProf.com

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Minnesota Law @umnlawschool.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
On Minnesota Law Now: “The Data Center Boom: Research for Smarter Community Decisions,” @wmcgeveran.bsky.social talks to @energylawprof.bsky.social and Prof. Elise Harrington, of the Humphrey School, about their research aiding communities evaluate large‑scale development proposals. z.umn.edu/bk4u
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The Data Center Boom: Research for Smarter Community Decisions
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Lawfare @lawfaremedia.org · 27/07/2026
The Justice Department is requesting that the NAACP's Clean Air Act citizen enforcement against an xAI data center be dismissed for national security reasons. @energylawprof.bsky.social explains how this novel strategy exemplifies how security claims are reshaping energy permitting.
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Powering Data Centers and the Permitting Problem
The Justice Department’s bid to nix a Clean Air Act suit against xAI’s turbines shows how security claims reshape energy permitting.
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Also enjoyed discussing increased bipartisan interest in nuclear with @jasonderusha.com @wccoradio.bsky.social youtu.be/avSaEeWkoG8?...
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Nuclear Power's Minnesota Glow Up: Why Dems and Republicans Are Open to Building New Plants
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Minnesota Law @umnlawschool.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
@energylawprof.bsky.social was interviewed by @minnesotareformer.com about the Trump administration moving to block a lawsuit filed almost six years ago by Minnesota AG Keith Ellison that alleged oil companies and a petroleum trade group deceived state residents about climate change. z.umn.edu/bb8i
Maroon background, gold banner with maroon block M: Faculty in the News: “This enters us into a world of complex litigation, but it’s a big deal that the Trump administration is filing this claim. It’s the federal government saying, ‘Forget that other lawsuit: We’re filing our own lawsuit that needs to be resolved by federal courts.’” - Prof. James Coleman; Minnesota Reformer logo
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
“A lawsuit against a lawsuit” - The federal government’s new bid to get federal Courts to stop the Minnesota case against fossil fuel companies. My interview with @ninamoini.bsky.social @mprnews.org www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
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A lawsuit against a lawsuit: DOJ argues Minnesota overstepped authority in climate case
Minnesota’s lawsuit against major oil and gas companies is now facing a lawsuit of its own. The U.S. Department of Justice argues the state overstepped its authority, a case that could shape climate l...
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Minnesota Law @umnlawschool.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Prof. Elise Harrington of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, and @energylawprof.bsky.social are part of a collaborative project that aims to equip MN leaders, especially those in rural areas, with the tools and frameworks needed to make complex decisions about data center siting. z.umn.edu/bb6d
Left: Professor Elise Harrington, assistant professor at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs; Right: Professor James Coleman at Minnesota Law
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Minnesota Law @umnlawschool.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
@energylawprof.bsky.social was interviewed on @mprnews.org’s Minnesota Now program discussing how Minnesota state leaders are taking steps to hold big companies accountable for their role in contributing to climate change. z.umn.edu/ba9f
Maroon background, gold banner, maroon block M - Faculty in the News: “It’s called Superfund legislation because it's making an analogy with earlier regulation that we had from the U.S. Congress, so national regulation for the chemicals industry. -Prof. James Coleman; MPR News logo
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Minnesota Law @umnlawschool.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
@energylawprof.bsky.social was quoted in @startribune.com about the effectiveness of the city of Minneapolis charging a carbon fee. Some experts say the fee is too small to significantly cut pollution and will have little effect on climate change. z.umn.edu/awea
Faculty in the News; Prof. James Coleman; Star Tribune logo
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Fantastic International Association of Young Lawyers conference on Transport, Logistics, Energy and Environmental Solutions for a Sustainable Economy in the perfect location—Panama City—this weekend. Delighted to give the Saturday morning keynote. Slides here: www.energylawprof.com/wp-content/u...
Pictures from Panama conference including speech and canal.
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Jill Hasday @jillhasday.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
I am excited to be hosting @energylawprof.bsky.social today at the @umnlawschool.bsky.social Public Law Workshop. He will be speaking about his paper, “Analog Regulation.” I am looking forward to the conversation!
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Important decision from the Supreme Court mandating “substantial judicial deference” to agencies in National Environmental Policy Act cases www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Had a wonderful time organizing the the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law International Energy, Resources, and Investment Workshop with Camila Boettiger Philipps in Lima, Peru. Exciting research and great feedback and conversations!
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Minnesota Law @umnlawschool.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Congratulations to Minnesota Law's Environmental Moot Court Team, Elise Ashby ’25, Morgan Christen ’25, and Kasey Sullivan ’25, for their excellent showing at the Jeffrey Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition at Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law. z.umn.edu/a9er
L to R: Kasey Sullivan ’25, Morgan Christen ’25, and Elise Ashby ’25
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The Progress Network @progressntwrk.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
"If we want to continue economic growth and allow more energy for things like electrification of cars...we are going to need to have a lot more energy sources," says @energylawprof.bsky.social in conversation with TPN member James Pethokoukis. fasterplease.substack.com/p/permitting...
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🏗️ Permitting ourselves to build: A Quick Q&A with … energy policy expert James Coleman
'We had an incredible infrastructure boom in the postwar years, along with an economic boom, and we've been spending down that infrastructure inheritance ever since.'
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Midwest & Rockies get their crude imports from Canada and don’t have easy other options for crude. Likely to see the biggest impacts on prices at the pump.
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
"The extraordinary threat posed by illegal aliens & drugs, including deadly fentanyl, constitutes a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)."
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Minnesota Law @umnlawschool.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Professor @energylawprof.bsky.social was interviewed by E&E News by @politico.com about the Trump administration signaling position changes in Supreme Court environment cases. z.umn.edu/a4lt
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Minnesota Law @umnlawschool.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Find out about how our newest faculty members, @energylawprof.bsky.social, @emmanuel-mauleon.bsky.social, and Ilan Wurman, are settling into their new roles as they begin teaching and continuing their academic research, writing, and service in the latest edition of MN Law magazine: z.umn.edu/a440
Pictured L to R: Professors James Coleman, Emmanuel Mauleón, and Ilan Wurman
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
The “Unleashing American Energy” executive order includes this paragraph on EVs, suggesting “terminating, where appropriate, state emissions waivers that function to limit sales of gasoline-powered automobiles” and “considering the elimination of unfair subsidies” www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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Heidi L. Williams @heidiwilliams.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
On Tuesday 1/21 at AEI, hear about infrastructure permitting from: - Michael Strain - James Coleman, Thomas Hochman, Brian Potter, and Alec Stapp on policy options, and - Joe Kile, Eric Lewis, Zach Liscow, and me on the economic effects of changes in permitting www.aei.org/events/how-w...
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Jeff Gordon @jeffgordon.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Really good Statecraft pod with @nbagley.bsky.social, @energylawprof.bsky.social, and Adam White on CEQ's NEPA regs www.statecraft.pub/p/did-the-co...
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Did the Courts Just Nuke Environmental Review?
"The judge who wrote the decision blowing this whole thing up has a very long memory"
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Minnesota Law @umnlawschool.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Prof. @energylawprof.bsky.social was quoted in the @washingtonexaminer.bsky.social about the possibility that the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline could be restarted during the next presidential administration. z.umn.edu/a1lw
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Great discussion with @nbagley.bsky.social & @ifpsanti.bsky.social on two recent cases and why it’s such a pivotal moment for environmental review on IFP’s Statecraft podcast www.statecraft.pub/p/did-the-co...
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Did the Courts Just Nuke Environmental Review?
"The judge who wrote the decision blowing this whole thing up has a very long memory"
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Minnesota Law @umnlawschool.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
@energylawprof.bsky.social was quoted by the @washingtonexaminer.bsky.social about SCOTUS appearing poised to narrow the scope of law requiring research on “environmental impacts” before starting large development projects. z.umn.edu/a17x
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
"Today, the MISO Board of Directors unanimously approved the largest portfolio of transmission projects in the nation’s history. The 488 projects span more than 5,000 miles" including "3,631 miles for regional projects in MISO’s Midwest subregion" with "a 765kV backbone." ow.ly/vLMx50Uq4XK
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
“clean energy has to become much cheaper and more abundant to beat fossil fuels in the marketplace” One of many excellent points from @arnabdatta.bsky.social
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Full house for pop-up discussion of tariffs and trade in the new administration
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Minnesota Law @umnlawschool.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Prof. James Coleman published a new article, "Derivatives Markets Fragilities and the Energy Transition” on @ssrn.bsky.social. Check it out. z.umn.edu/9zzi
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Had a wonderful time—great to see @nickbryner.bsky.social & other LSU friends!
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
About to get on stage at LSU to give this lecture on the need for new energy infrastructure, some of the obstacles, and how we can overcome them. bit.ly/PermittingFu...
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Heatmap News @heatmap.news · 15/11/2024
"If the rules are gone, then each side has lost a tool — and judges will have much more power." D.C. Circuit's shocking new NEPA ruling just threw permitting law into chaos. @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social dissects the news below, with insights from @nbagley.bsky.social and @energylawprof.bsky.social:
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Did the Courts Just Break NEPA?
A ruling from this week throws the federal permitting process into chaos.
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Huge D.C. Circuit decision holding that the Council on Environmental Quality never had authority to issue the National Environmental Policy Act regulations that have been used for nearly half a century media.cadc.uscourts.gov/opinions/doc...
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Jesse D. Jenkins @jessedjenkins.com · 09/02/2024
Great suggestion! My Follow Friday: @shastingssimon.bsky.social @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social @drsimevans.bsky.social @kevinjkircher.com @knowledgeproblem.bsky.social @cityatlas.bsky.social And anyone else active on the EnergySky feed (can just put 🔌💡in your posts for it to show up there)
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 26/01/2024
President pauses approval of liquefied natural gas exports. 1) Unlike most U.S. exports, there have already been government studies of the climate impact of LNG exports. They suggest U.S. LNG lowers global carbon emissions. www.energy.gov/sites/prod/f...
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 24/10/2023
"We find a strong and enduring correlation between political ideology and EV adoption. The correlation in 2022 is actually higher than the correlation in 2012. We do not find evidence that the U.S. EV market is broadening across the political spectrum." haas.berkeley.edu/wp-content/u...
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Joanna Grossman @joannagrossman.bsky.social · 05/10/2023
Very exciting to celebrate the 75th anniversary of SMU Law School’s Legal Clinics. Amazing faculty and amazing students serve the community by serving clients who cannot afford legal representation. No better keynote speaker than Deborah Archer.
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James Coleman @energylawprof.bsky.social · 05/10/2023
“Their suggestions for time limits on injunctive relief and on statues of limitations preserve the environmental protection intent of NEPA while not eliminating the venues for disagreement and community participation.” @alecstapp.bsky.social @arnabdatta.bsky.social
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