State legislatures accelerate clean-energy permitting reforms nationwide

More U.S. state legislatures are passing laws to streamline renewable development than to restrict it, speeding deployment of solar, wind, and battery projects as electricity demand grows.

First covered Jul 22, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article

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Coverage

8h Canary Media State legislatures are getting better at clean-energy permitting policy — Solar, wind, and batteries are the cheapest, fastest ways to add much-needed electricity to America’s grid.

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wri.org Reforming Clean Energy Permitting in the US | World Resources Institute

sitingsolutions.com Renewable Energy Breaks Even at State Legislatures Despite Deluge of Restrictive Siting Bills - Siting Solutions Project

rmi.org Six State Priorities to Get Clean Energy Wins - RMI

Discussion

Bluesky: @jeffstjohn.bsky.social Jeff St. John · 59m ago · 7 ♥ States have passed almost no measures restricting clean energy permitting in 2026, a big change from 2025. In fact, more states are pushing to streamline solar, wind and battery projects as the best (only?) near-term way to meet booming energy demand:… · @dangearino.bsky.social Dan Gearino · 59m ago · 7 ♥ States have passed almost no measures restricting clean energy permitting in 2026, a big change from 2025. In fact, more states are pushing to streamline solar, wind and battery projects as the best (only?) near-term way to meet booming energy demand:…

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