The Challenges of Obtaining Permits for Energy Projects in the US

Obtaining permits for new energy projects in the US is a complex and time-consuming process. The outdated and complicated permitting system causes significant delays and costs companies billions of dollars. Projects such as transmission lines, gas pipelines, and solar farms can take years or even decades to get all the necessary permits. This bureaucratic inefficiency hampers the progress of the energy transition and the fight against climate change. Surprisingly, this issue has created unlikely alliances between oil companies, clean energy companies, Republicans, and Democrats, all advocating for a more streamlined permitting system.