Senate permitting bill draws pushback over grid infrastructure timeline

A former FERC chairman argues the Senate's permitting legislation needs amendments to avoid unintended consequences for energy infrastructure deployment.

First covered Nov 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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7d Utility Dive The Senate permitting bill holds promise but needs amendments — Targeted changes can minimize the most negative consequences of the permitting bill’s overreaching provisions, writes former FERC Chairman Mark Christie.

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