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Infrastructure
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Court should order restart of wind project reviews, environmental groups say
Eight environmental groups support lawsuit seeking to end Defense Department’s de facto ban on approval of new wind projects WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 18, 2026) – Environmental groups today urged a federal court to move quickly to force the Defense Department to end its de facto ban on new wind energy projects. In an amicus brief filed…
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How BLM’s repeal of the Public Lands Rule could slow clean energy deployment
Last month, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) finalized the repeal of its Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, also known as the Public Lands Rule.
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New analysis finds public financing could save New England customers billions on grid upgrades
A new study from Acadia Center and CATF finds that public financing mechanisms could significantly reduce the cost of building and upgrading transmission infrastructure in New England.
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Washington legislature passes bill to establish statewide transmission authority to strengthen the grid
The Washington State Legislature has passed Senate Bill 6355 to establish the Washington Electric Transmission Authority.
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A data-driven look at rising U.S. electricity costs and policy solutions
Low-cost power has long underpinned U.S. economic strength, but recent data highlights a notable shift.
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Colorado Electric Transmission Authority could unlock faster, lower-cost transmission, finds CATF
A policy brief from CATF finds that the Colorado Electric Transmission Authority (CETA) could play a decisive role in expanding the state’s high-voltage transmission network.
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Trump administration freezes offshore wind projects, undermining affordability, reliability, and permitting certainty
The Trump administration yesterday ordered an immediate halt to the construction of five major offshore wind projects.
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How to build transmission with communities, not around them
Additional Contributor: Adam Kurland, Attorney, Federal Energy, Environmental Defense Fund The United States needs to build more electric transmission lines at an unprecedented pace to connect and deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy. But we are not building anywhere near fast enough, and that has a lot to with how…
