Congress must act on energy project approvals, warns DOE official

Deputy Energy Secretary David Turk emphasized that Congress must pass permitting reforms to help the U.S. meet its climate goals.

Nirmal Mulaikal and Josh Siegel report for POLITICO.

In short:

Deputy Energy Secretary David Turk says the administration’s clean energy goals depend on Congress passing substantial permitting reform.
A permitting bill in the Senate, supported by both Democrats and Republicans, aims to streamline approvals for energy projects, including clean energy and fossil fuels.
Turk warns that if Congress doesn’t act and Donald Trump wins in 2024, climate progress could be hindered.

Why this matters:

Delays in approving energy projects could stall progress on climate targets. A more efficient permitting process would help both renewable and fossil fuel projects move forward, making it critical for climate action and energy infrastructure.

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