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Congress Weighs Federal Role in Electricity Transmission Permits
US lawmakers are considering expanding the federal government's role in permitting electricity transmission lines. The debate centres on whether Washington should have greater authority to approve high-voltage lines that cross state boundaries, an issue that has grown more pressing as grid capacity lags behind growing electricity demand from data centres, electrification and renewable energy projects. Details of any specific legislation remain limited.
Why now: Transmission permitting reform is drawing attention as grid bottlenecks slow new power projects across the United States.
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