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- 1Bipartisan permitting bill would speed US energy projects▼Bipartisan permitting bill in Congress could speed energy projects, but draws green critics
A bipartisan bill in the US Congress aims to shorten and simplify the federal permitting process for energy projects, including transmission lines, pipelines and renewables. Supporters argue the current review process delays critical infrastructure for years. Environmental groups oppose the measure, warning it could weaken oversight and fast-track fossil fuel projects at the expense of climate and community safeguards.
- 2Permitting bill reaches a critical stretch in Congress●The permitting bill enters a critical stretch
A bill to overhaul federal permitting for infrastructure and energy projects has entered a decisive phase in Congress. The measure, long sought by industries and both parties as a way to speed approvals for roads, transmission lines and energy projects, now faces make-or-break negotiations over its final shape. Attention is on whether lawmakers can resolve disputes over environmental reviews and attach the package to must-pass legislation.
- 3Fuse Energy's plug-in solar kit promises £180 savings, but isn't legal yet▼Fuse Energy’s new plug-in solar kit promises to save you £180 a year in electricity bills — but it's not legal yet
UK energy supplier Fuse Energy has unveiled a plug-in solar kit it says could cut household electricity bills by up to £180 a year. The catch: plug-in solar panels are not currently legal for grid connection in the UK, so the kit cannot be used as intended until regulations change. The announcement has drawn attention to the ongoing debate over whether Britain should follow other European countries in permitting simple, socket-connected solar systems.
- 4NRDC Publishes Assessment of BAAJA Permitting Bill●NRDC Assessment of BAAJA, the 2026 Permitting and Transmission Bill
The Natural Resources Defense Council has released its assessment of BAAJA, the 2026 permitting and transmission bill. The analysis addresses how the proposed legislation would govern permitting and transmission infrastructure, issues central to expanding the US power grid and clean energy buildout. The NRDC's evaluation offers an environmental perspective on the bill's provisions as lawmakers weigh the measure.
- 5Bipartisan Energy Bill Divides the Climate Movement▼The Bipartisan Energy Bill Tearing the Climate Movement Apart
A bipartisan energy bill is splitting the US climate movement, with environmental advocates disagreeing over whether its compromises on energy permitting and clean energy provisions represent progress or a betrayal of climate goals. Outlets including Grist report that supporters see pragmatic wins while critics argue the bill entrenches fossil fuels, exposing deep fault lines among climate groups.