Permitting Reform

The SPEED Act would shorten permitting timelines and reduce litigation, sponsors say.

Without permitting reform, there will be more blackouts, a co-op leader told lawmakers.

The new procedures should speed permitting of co-op energy and broadband projects.

The court’s decision should give co-ops more predictability on project reviews, NRECA says.

A diverse energy portfolio is essential to reliability, NRECA CEO Jim Matheson said.

Top issues for co-ops include permitting reform and repealing the EPA power plant rule.

Congressional leaders from both parties pledged to support co-ops’ push for reliable energy.

Energy policy must include a diverse power supply and permitting reform, a co-op leader said.

Talks on a permitting reform deal have already begun in Congress, lawmakers said.

The law’s permitting programs impact co-ops’ ability to build and maintain infrastructure.