11 Western governors sign pact to speed grid permitting and coordination

Governors of 11 U.S. Western states agreed to streamline permitting and improve regional grid coordination in an effort to accelerate infrastructure deployment across the interconnected region.

First covered Jul 7, 2026 · 4:59 AM PT · 1 article

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