US Senate advances bill to speed up permitting for energy projects, but obstacles lie ahead
The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, which speeds up permitting for data centers, mines, renewable energy and other infrastructure, cleared a procedural vote in the Senate 73 to 25. However, final passage remains in question: a lame-duck session lies ahead, and Donald Trump said he would not approve new permits for wind turbines. The bill contains a provision requiring large data center operators to pay the associated infrastructure costs.
Otabek Yusupov