Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects
The measure would limit some legal challenges and require data center developers to cover transmission costs, as electricity demand keeps rising.
- On Wednesday, Senate negotiators announced a bipartisan deal to accelerate permitting reviews for energy and infrastructure projects, aiming to address yearslong delays hindering the power grid.
- Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia cited $2 trillion in sidelined investment as energy demand surges from manufacturing and data centers, arguing modernization is critical.
- The legislation eases siting for interstate transmission lines and requires data centers to fund associated grid upgrades, while modifying bedrock laws including the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act.
- A vote on the bill will occur during a lame-duck session in November, reflecting the fraught political reality as upcoming midterm elections could shift control of both chambers.
- Critics like Brett Hartl of the Center for Biological Diversity denounced the deal as a fossil fuel giveaway, while Democrats remain wary of President Donald Trump's administration on wind project approvals.
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Senators from both parties said Wednesday that they have reached a bipartisan agreement on legislation aimed at speeding up permit reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face years of delays, while legislators seek to meet the growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.
Heinrich introduces long-sought permitting reforms with key Republicans to expedite energy projects, and he wants a Senate vote right after Election Day - The Paper.
By Kevin Hendricks, NM Political Report — New Mexico families watching their electric bills climb have a stake in a bipartisan energy bill that Sen. Martin Heinrich hopes to bring […] The post Heinrich introduces long-sought permitting reforms with key Republicans to expedite energy projects, and he wants a Senate vote right after Election Day appeared first on The Paper..
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