The Good: The DOE has released proposed rules aimed at fast-tracking the development of high-voltage electric transmission facilities, something everyone I talk to thinks is a critically important goal! The Bad: While the proposed rules promise efficiency, my partners--some of the smartest, most deeply knowledgeable folks in energy infrastructure development and regulation--are concerned the actual effect of the rules as drafted may be to extend review timelines, increase litigation risks, and, notably, still neglect key state-level challenges to siting transmission infrastructure. The Ugly: The proposed rule is expected to bring a deluge of comments due to the critical intersection of environmental policy and infrastructure development that it seeks to address. Comments are due on October 2, 2023. Read more from my colleagues Bill Scherman, John Decker, Jeffrey Jakubiak, Jason Fleischer, Jennifer Marsh, Corinne Snow and Brandon Tuck in their analysis at the link below.
In a concerted effort to meet the Biden administration’s aggressive carbon-reduction goals, the #DOE unveiled a pre-publication copy of a forthcoming proposed rule on August 10, 2023, aimed at fast-tracking the development of high-voltage electric transmission facilities. Comments are due on October 2, 2023. #electricpower #utilityregulation #energy #environmentallaw Read more: https://lnkd.in/gEPtpyK5
