Permitting reform can unlock America’s energy future
The article discusses the need for permitting reform in the U.S. energy sector to achieve energy dominance. It highlights the slow pace of current permitting processes and the uncertainty they create for investors. Comprehensive bipartisan reform could streamline approvals and support energy infrastructure projects, benefiting consumers and the economy.
- ▪Permitting large energy infrastructure projects often mirrors slow geological processes, hindering progress.
- ▪Congress has an opportunity to reshape energy project permitting, with bipartisan support even in an election year.
- ▪Comprehensive permitting reform could provide clear timelines and ensure permits endure across administrations.
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In order to achieve energy dominance, America must commit to permitting reform. I trained and worked as a geologist. I understand geologic time scales: slow processes unfolding over many years. Permitting large energy infrastructure too often mirrors that same slow pace, holding our country back when urgency is required. Worse yet, even projects that follow the rules, including engaging with communities, mitigating environmental impacts, and securing approvals, can lead to those approvals being arbitrarily reversed because of shifting political priorities.
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