California Seeks to Fast-Track Clean Energy with New Bill - Cozzy Energy Solutions Senator Introduces Bill to Expedite Clean Energy Permitting SAN FRANCISCO – State Senator Scott Wiener has introduced legislation, SB 1097, aimed at streamlining the permitting process for clean energy projects and upgrades to transmission infrastructure, as California confronts a significant energy crisis and works to meet climate goals. The bill seeks to accelerate the deployment

California Seeks to Fast-Track Clean Energy with New Bill #CAISO #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CaliforniaEnergy #PermittingReform #EnergyCrisis

Assembly committee advances AB 16 21 to limit post‑entitlement delays in housing permitting AB 16 21 would set firm timelines and limit last‑minute field changes and excessive plan‑check resubmittals to speed housing projects; developers and housing groups strongly supported the bill while county and city associations registered opposition unless amended.

California's new bill AB 16 21 promises to cut through bureaucratic red tape in housing permitting, potentially slashing project delays from years to mere months!

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Conservation groups urge fast permits for nature‑based coastal resilience projects Witnesses from Save the Bay, The Nature Conservancy and practitioners urged the committee to prioritize nature‑based shoreline protection and to expedite permitting through general permits or notice‑of‑intent approaches, while agencies warned resource constraints could limit speed.

Conservationists warn that lengthy permit processes are jeopardizing vital coastal restoration efforts, urging lawmakers to act swiftly for our shores' survival.

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#RI #CoastalResilience #CitizenPortal #RhodeIslandConservation #PermittingReform #NatureBasedSolutions

Ask Your Members of Congress to Work on Clean Energy Permitting Reform Permitting reform negotiations have officially restarted in Congress. Ask your representatives to work on comprehensive, bipartisan legislation.

Problem: it takes years to get a #solar project permitted in this country.

Here's a quick action to fix that! Ask Congress to work on #PermittingReform. One quick email will let them know you want:

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LEAD 2026: Leading businesses convene on Capitol Hill to urge bipartisan action to lower energy costs and strengthen U.S. economic leadership

This week, dozens of companies are on Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to advance bipartisan policies that lower energy costs, boost American manufacturing, & strengthen rural communities. Learn more here: www.ceres.org/resources/ne... #cleanenergy #energyaffordability #permittingreform

Sen. Dixon’s bill would impose 45‑day 'shot clock' on municipal land‑disturbance permits The Senate Rules Standing Committee advanced SB447 on Feb. 25, 2026. The bill would require municipalities to approve or deny land‑disturbance permits within 45 days, give applicants 14 days for resubmittals, and deem applications approved if local governments fail to act; the committee approved the substitute and moved it out of committee.

Sen. Dixon's new bill could revolutionize the land-permitting process by imposing a 45-day deadline for municipalities, ensuring projects aren't stalled by bureaucratic red tape.

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#GA #MunicipalAccountability #CitizenPortal #GeorgiaLandUse #PermittingReform

This is very much not the point but hey @housedemocrats.bsky.social this is why we keep telling you not to repeal NEPA in #permittingreform. Someday there will be something built that you will want to comment on or stop - NEPA doesn’t stop things from being built, but it does guarantee a process.

Committee approves amendment moving mining permitting to DES over objections about lost public‑hearing language A committee amendment to HB 1141 would consolidate mining and prospecting permitting under the Department of Environmental Services; the amendment (0532h) passed 9–7 and the committee later reported the bill OTPA 16–0, though some members raised concerns about removal of statutory public‑hearing language.

A controversial amendment to HB 1141 aims to streamline mining permits by shifting authority to the Department of Environmental Services, but concerns over lost public hearing rights are stirring debate.

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#NH #PublicHearing #CitizenPortal #PermittingReform #NewHampshireMining

County moves ahead on permitting overhaul; special effort to speed CZU wildfire rebuilds The board accepted a 12‑project Streamline Santa Cruz workplan to simplify permitting, expand pre‑permit screening, standardize plan checks and improve customer service. Staff also reported targeted outreach for CZU rebuild parcels and proposed minor code cleanups to reduce barriers to rebuilding.

Santa Cruz County is rolling out a groundbreaking plan to streamline permitting and accelerate rebuilds for CZU wildfire victims—transforming lives and communities in the process!

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Company presenters say Pennsylvania's permitting reforms and site-readiness helped secure Lehigh Valley investment Two presenters at a Community and Economic Development session in Lehigh Valley credited Pennsylvania's permitting reform and site-readiness for allowing a rapid site selection that benefits a company called "Lily," saying delays are costly because their products lose patent protection over time.

Pennsylvania's swift permitting reforms and focus on site readiness are proving to be game-changers, enabling businesses like Lily to thrive in the Lehigh Valley.

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#PA #CollaborationSuccess #CitizenPortal #BusinessSpeed #PermittingReform #PennsylvaniaEconomicDevelopment

Residents and developers press Hollister council over lengthy permit delays and staff conduct Dozens of residents, contractors and developers told Hollister City Council Feb. 2 that the city’s planning and building processes are causing months-long delays, high fees and inconsistent enforcement; speakers urged the new city manager to accelerate reforms and provide measurable fixes.

Hollister residents are demanding action as delays and inconsistent rules from city officials stifle local businesses and homeowners alike.

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#HollisterCitySanBenitoCounty #CA #CommunityTransparency #CitizenPortal #HollisterDevelopment #EconomicDevelopment #PermittingReform

Permitting reform: A major key to cutting climate pollution Passing comprehensive permitting reform through Congress could unlock major climate pollution reductions. Our new trainings explain how.

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Nebraska bill would impose 75‑day 'shot clock' and by‑right approvals to speed housing projects LB1094 would require permitting authorities to act on applications within 75 days and require approval of projects that meet local zoning rules. Proponents say the changes combat costly delays that hinder housing production; city planners and municipal associations urged clearer definitions and cautioned the timeline may not fit larger entitlement processes.

A new Nebraska bill could revolutionize housing development by mandating a 75-day approval process for local projects, but not everyone is on board with the timeline.

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#NE #PermittingReform #CommunityTransparency #HousingDevelopment #CitizenPortal

California bills would cut red tape for balcony solar and heat pumps State Sen. Scott Wiener wants to tackle energy affordability by making it easier than ever for households to adopt increasingly popular clean-energy tech.

🌻😎Good climate news: We're about to get balcony solar☀️!
#CleanEnergy #PermittingReform #EnergyPolicy
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Board of Environmental Protection flags appeals rule that can slow licensing appeals; DEP outlines staffing and permitting fixes BEP analysts told the committee the appeals statute allows broad submission of supplemental evidence after licensing decisions, which can bog down appeals; they proposed narrowing who may submit new information to speed adjudications. DEP highlighted persistent vacancies (about 39) and a new online licensing system and third-party reviewers to reduce permitting delays.

Maine's Board of Environmental Protection warns that an overly broad appeals process is slowing down licensing decisions, while the DEP rolls out new strategies to tackle permitting delays.

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#ME #PermittingReform #AdministrativeEfficiency #CitizenPortal

ha ha ha #PermittingReform

you dolts @energydems.senate.gov @heinrich.senate.gov

How energy affordability took center stage in 2025 From Trump’s Day One energy emergency to Democrats’ Election Day sweep, rising power prices have been this year’s hottest energy conversation.

🔋One good reason to talk #energypolicy with your reps in 2026.
#cleanenergy #infrastructure
#permittingreform
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A wind turbine in CCL colors: blue, light green, and gray.

Curious about the SPEED Act? We are too 🤓🧐!

Next month, @dananuccitelli.bsky.social will be hosting a training on the #permittingreform actions in Congress.

Learn all about permitting and how we are reforming it to produce abundant #cleanenergy!!

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For #ORClimateAction & our #democracy, here's the video from when I asked U.S. Senator @wyden.senate.gov from OR a question to urge him to support #CleanEnergy #PermittingReform during @olcv.org Town hall with him on December 5th. @cclusa.org #ClimateAction #LeadOnClimate #ActOnClimate #climate

Trump admin orders Washington state coal plant to stay running TransAlta’s Centralia power plant was meant to close at month’s end and be converted to burn gas by 2028. DOE’s must-run order complicates that plan.

See, that's the case for #permittingreform -- we can build new, more efficient power plants so that these expensive old ones can be retired.
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The SPEED Act Gets Faster: What Changed in the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute Paulina Jaramillo, Ph.D.

The House will hold a vote on the SPEED Act this week. Read my review of the bill and why it is not a good-faith approach to permitting reform.
#EnergyPolicy #PermittingReform #NEPA
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Permitting talks are back, and clean energy is caught in the middle Congress is taking another stab at energy-permitting reform, but legislation that doesn’t prioritize renewables and transmission is unlikely to go…

“We are committed to streamlining the permitting process — but only if it ensures we can build out transmission and cheap, clean energy ... ​the SPEED Act does not meet that standard.”
How frustrating 😂.
#PermittingReform was supposed to be a #bipartisan thing 😂.

For #ORClimateAction, today @olcv.org Zoom #environmental Town Hall with U.S. Senator @wyden.senate.gov, I asked him a question about supporting #cleanenergy #PermittingReform like what @cclusa.org is advocating for. #ActOnClimate #Climate #GrassRootsClimate #LeadOnClimate #ClimateAction

Please take action today by calling or emailing your House representative to urge them to oppose the bill. Here is a resource to find your House representative's contact information. You can also call (202) 224-3121 to be connected to their office line.

#PermittingReform #SPEEDAct

But to do that, we first need to fight back against the power, wealth, and influence of the fossil fuel, Big Tech, and extractive lobbyists who are saturating Washington, D.C., by defeating the #SPEEDAct.

#PermittingReform

We can build the green infrastructure required of the 21st Century without compromising public lands and environmental safeguards. The climate and biodiversity crises demand swift action to strengthen these safeguards.

#PermittingReform #SPEEDAct