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April 28, 2025

Faster permitting for energy projects — but not solar or wind

  • An alternative process for energy projects could shorten reviews from two years to about 28 days.
    • By JENNIFER McDERMOTT
    Associated Press

    For years, proponents of green energy have argued that a slow, inefficient permitting process in the United States hinders a transition to clean sources of electricity.

    “Permitting reform,” as it's called, is needed to unleash green energies like solar and wind, which don't emit greenhouse gases that cause climate change, supporters have argued.


     
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