Environmental groups split on Senate permitting deal over fossil fuel concerns

Senate legislation to streamline transmission development faces opposition from major climate groups who warn that broad permit-certainty provisions could inadvertently ease approvals for fossil fuel projects alongside renewable energy infr

First covered Oct 23, 2026 · 12:42 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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18d Latitude Media Why green groups won’t endorse the Senate permitting deal — Transmission reforms are a clear win for clean energy. But groups warn that “permit certainty” provisions favor fossil fuels.

Primary sources

nlr.gov Regional Energy Deployment System | Energy Systems Analysis | NLR

oag.ca.gov 261021 Final Multistate Baaja Letter (oag.ca.gov)

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