The US renewables industry has welcomed a new Bill that aims to speed up permitting for electrical infrastructure.
Senator Joe Manchin has introduced legislation that proponents say will help streamline the transmission approval process.
The American Council on Renewable Energy said if enacted the laws would improve the ability to meet the nation’s decarbonization goals by better connecting our key renewable resources to our largest population centres.
“We know we need to expand and upgrade the nation’s electrical grid to fully realize the renewable energy growth expected under the Inflation Reduction Act,” it said.
“Yet, it remains very difficult to get new transmission lines sited, permitted and built in this country, with successful efforts rare and typically taking more than a decade.
“We look forward to working with members of Congress to move these important policies into law and help our nation forward on its path to a clean energy future.”