Heinrich proposes 30% investment tax credit for long-haul transmission projects

Sen. Martin Heinrich introduced legislation offering a 30% federal tax credit for long-haul transmission infrastructure, amid signals from the Trump administration that it may pursue federal permitting reform.

First covered Sep 23, 2026 · 7:00 AM PT · 1 article

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3d Latitude Media Exclusive: Heinrich proposes 30% credit for long-haul transmission — The bill’s introduction comes as President Trump suggests he’s willing to remove some barriers to federal permitting reform.

Primary sources

energy.senate.gov Gai26569 (energy.senate.gov)

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rtoinsider.com Heinrich Proposes Tax Credits for Upgraded Tx

cleanenergygrid.org ACEG Statement on Sen. Heinrich Transmission Legislation

heinrich.senate.gov Opinion: Without approval of major transmission projects, the West’s clean energy efforts will fall short | U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico

Appeared in: 2026-09-24 (#17)

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