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Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects

Heinrich said the deal could expand energy supply and jobs while making data centers pay for grid upgrades.

Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects
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Senators from both parties said they had reached a deal on permitting legislation intended to speed energy and infrastructure projects, but a Senate vote is not expected until after the midterm elections. Supporters cite faster construction and lower energy costs; environmental advocates warn the bill could weaken protections.

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Martin Heinrich D · NM · SEN
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Martin Heinrich
D · NM · SEN

Democratic senator involved in the permitting deal

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Sheldon Whitehouse
D · RI · SEN

Democratic senator involved in the permitting deal

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Shelley Moore Capito
R · WV · SEN

Republican senator involved in the permitting deal

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration’s wind-project actions were part of the permitting negotiations

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Republican senator and chair of the energy committee involved in the permitting deal

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Senators Reach Bipartisan Deal on Energy Permitting Bill

Four senators reached a bipartisan deal on permitting legislation intended to speed energy and infrastructure projects. Heinrich helped negotiate the proposal. Left-leaning outlets portray the deal as a threat to environmental protections and a benefit to fossil-fuel interests, with critics challenging Heinrich’s support. Center outlets emphasize the bipartisan effort to speed project approvals and address data-center costs, while noting environmental concerns and unresolved wind and solar issues. Right-leaning outlets focus on limiting presidents’ ability to block broad categories of energy projects and making permitting more predictable.

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