US Senate advances permitting reform bill that could unlock 167 GW of extra solar
The US Senate voted 73-25 to advance the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, a permitting reform bill backed by 300 solar and storage companies. SEIA says the bill could unlock 167 GW of additional solar between 2028 and 2035, while the Sierra Club says it cannot support the current text.
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