Permitting Reform: The Bipartisan Climate Issue of 2023
Permitting reform – the term referring to cutting down the time it takes for clean energy projects to get approved – may be the hot topic of the summer, with both Republican and Democratic legislators putting forth proposals.
Politicians on both sides appear interested in finding a plan that dramatically speeds up the process of clean energy implementation, without sacrificing environmental protection or public input. If successful, permitting reform has the opportunity to supercharge climate action in the United States.
This “Tip of the Iceberg” explores clean energy projects in the United States and why, despite lots of partisan bickering today, permitting reform offers a golden opportunity for the two parties to find common ground.
