Study IDs Barriers to US Energy Infrastructure, Next Phase to Boost Federal Engagement
A comprehensive study on grid interconnection, transmission, and the National Environmental Policy Act has been completed. This follows bipartisan efforts to reform the US permitting system, with the next phase set to address information gaps and boost federal engagement.
The 'Obstacles to Energy Infrastructure' project, led by an unspecified organisation for two years, has identified siting, permitting, and regulatory barriers hindering US energy modernization. The project aims to quantify and resolve these issues.
The United States needs to expand its energy infrastructure, including clean electricity generation and transmission, to tackle domestic and global priorities. The National Environmental Policy Act has been pinpointed as an obstacle to swift infrastructure development. The project's next phase will fill information gaps and serve as a clearinghouse for research, while also increasing federal involvement. A community of practice, involving experts, stakeholders, and policymakers, has been formed to guide federal policy development.
The 'Obstacles to Energy Infrastructure' project has completed its initial research phase. Its findings, which highlight regulatory barriers to US energy modernization, will be shared through public webinars and 'Resources' magazine. The project's next phase will focus on addressing information gaps and enhancing federal engagement.
