House Passes Bill To Speed Federal Permitting For Natural Gas Pipelines

federal permitting processes.

Another bill, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act, also passed the House with bipartisan support. Lawmakers have made broad permitting reform a priority as they seek to expand energy infrastructure to meet rising electricity demand.

That demand has grown in part due to the rapid expansion of  data centers across the country. Supporters of the legislation also argue that faster permitting could help reduce household energy costs, particularly by enabling quicker construction of energy projects that can increase supply and competition in the market.

The agency has approved most natural gas pipeline proposals that have come before it recently.continue reading …