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

Heinrich said the bill could increase grid power and jobs while ensuring data centers pay for the upgrades they require.

Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects
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Four senators said they had reached a bipartisan deal to speed permitting for energy and infrastructure projects, with a vote not expected until after the midterm elections. Supporters cite faster construction and lower energy costs; environmental advocates warn the proposal could weaken protections and review.

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

Democratic senator and supporter of the permitting deal

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Shelley Moore Capito
R · WV · SEN

Republican senator and supporter of the permitting deal

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Sheldon Whitehouse
D · RI · SEN

Democratic senator seeking safeguards against federal obstruction of renewable energy projects

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration's actions on wind projects figured in negotiations

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Republican senator and energy committee chair supporting the deal

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Senators Reach Bipartisan Deal on Energy Permitting Bill

Sen. Martin Heinrich joined bipartisan senators in announcing an energy-permitting deal. Left-leaning outlets frame the deal as a threat to environmental protections and a benefit to fossil fuel projects. Center outlets emphasize faster approvals and how data-center grid costs would be assigned, while also noting environmental concerns and unresolved wind and solar provisions.

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