Mon, Mar 9

NEWS: Senate Democrats say they are ready to resume permitting reform talks

Senate Democrats are returning to the negotiating table on permitting reform. (Reuters)

  • State of play: Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse and Martin Heinrich announced they’re reopening talks following signs that the Trump administration is easing its hold on certain renewable energy applications.

  • Still: Democrats say continued negotiations depend on the administration waving through already-permitted offshore wind projects and ensuring that the recent momentum on solar project reviews extends across renewables.

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