Permitting reform bill could reshape U.S. energy buildout
The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, or BAAJA, is set for a Senate vote on November 9 after the midterms. The 417-page bill could speed up approval of energy projects in the US, but it also raises the question of whether emissions would fall or rise. Permitting reform and federal review The federal permitting system is meant to protect the environment from industrial pollution tied to large projects such…