Fossil fuel, green energy groups team up in rare joint effort to push permitting reform
In a rare show of unity, fossil fuel and green energy groups have come together in a joint effort to push for permitting reforms in the United States.
The two sides have joined forces in an effort to reduce the time and money it takes to get permits approved for energy projects. The groups are hoping to improve the permitting process so that projects can be completed faster, potentially leading to more jobs and economic growth.
The effort was spearheaded by the American Petroleum Institute (API), a trade association representing the oil and natural gas industry. The group has partnered with the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a nonprofit that promotes the development and deployment of renewable energy.
Together, the two groups have formed the “Permitting Efficiency and Streamlining Coalition” to advocate for reforms. The group is calling on Congress to pass legislation that would reduce the amount of time it takes to get permits approved for energy projects.
The coalition is also advocating for reforms to the permitting process that would make it easier for companies to develop energy projects. This could include streamlining the bureaucracy and making it easier for companies to access the information they need to get projects approved.
The groups have also said they would like to see reforms that would make the permitting process more transparent and accountable. This could include making the process more open to the public, so that citizens can understand why certain projects are approved and others are not.
The coalition is hoping to see the reforms passed in the near future, as energy projects are seen as key to economic growth. If the reforms are put in place, it could lead to more investment in energy projects, resulting in more jobs and economic benefits for the country.
It is not often that fossil fuel and green energy groups come together to support a common cause. This joint effort is a sign that both sides understand the importance of reforming the permitting process and are willing to work together to make it happen.