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Removing Restrictions: Faster Development of Onshore Wind and Solar Energy.

This bill aims to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles currently slowing down the construction of wind and solar farms on public lands. It repeals a requirement in the Inflation Reduction Act that tied the approval of these renewable projects to prior offshore oil and gas lease sales. This change is designed to accelerate clean energy development, potentially leading to more stable energy prices and increased supply.
Key points
Eliminates legal restrictions linking the development of onshore wind and solar energy to offshore oil and gas leasing decisions.
Simplifies and speeds up the permitting process for new clean energy projects on federal lands.
Intended to boost renewable energy production, which could contribute to lower utility bills in the future.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3025
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Process start date: 2023-10-04