Permitting Reform

Energy policy must include a diverse power supply and permitting reform, a co-op leader said.

Talks on a permitting reform deal have already begun in Congress, lawmakers said.

The law’s permitting programs impact co-ops’ ability to build and maintain infrastructure.

The letter listed steps the new administration can take to support electric reliability.

The bill would allow co-ops to clear public land of vegetation within 150 feet of their lines.

Jackson EMC’s CEO, Chip Jakins, suggested four major changes to the NEPA review process.

Electric co-ops face NEPA delays when they seek federal permits to upgrade infrastructure.

The National Environmental Policy Act rule will complicate and prolong energy project reviews.

NRECA will advocate for co-ops on a wide range of issues, from broadband to supply chain.