On October 7, 2024, the Niskanen Center expressed strong support for the bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 in a letter addressed to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin and Ranking Member John Barrasso. The Act seeks to streamline federal planning and permitting processes for domestic energy projects, accelerating the development of critical energy infrastructure across both traditional and renewable sectors.
The letter highlights the bill’s potential to reduce procedural delays while maintaining robust environmental standards, fostering timely energy project development, and diversifying domestic energy production. The letter also emphasizes the bill’s positive environmental impact, including reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from transmission reform and geothermal exploration.
Niskanen commends the leadership of Senators Manchin and Barrasso and looks forward to continued advocacy on the passage of this important legislation.