US permitting reform plan backed by Trump gains utility sector support

Deep News11-10

After lawmakers revised the bill last weekend, the largest utility lobbying group in the United States has now endorsed a federal bill aimed at overhauling the permitting system for large energy projects.

The backing of the Edison Electric Institute provides a key boost to the bipartisan legislation. Supporters say it is a "once-in-decades" opportunity to overhaul the complicated infrastructure permitting system to meet the needs of grid modernization, building artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, and revitalizing clean energy development.

The bill is scheduled to face a crucial vote in the Senate on Monday.

Edison Electric Institute CEO Drew Maloney said in a statement: "We appreciate the revised text and support this new legislation, which will help get more projects off the ground, cut unnecessary red tape, and provide more affordable and reliable energy." He added that the industry group, which represents investor-owned utilities, sent a letter to lawmakers on Sunday expressing its support.

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