Congress is weighing a bill to speed up energy project permits for the SI boom
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There isn't enough electricity for SI data centers, and politicians are arguing over how to build power plants and lines faster without harming the environment.
According to Fortune, the bipartisan Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) speeds up permitting for projects from solar farms and power lines to gas pipelines, makes it harder for administrations to revoke permits, narrows environmental reviews and limits litigation outside federal courts. Electricity demand is rising, in the outlet's assessment mainly because of data center construction, and electricity prices are climbing. The bill has united the oil and gas industry and renewable energy in support, while some environmental groups oppose the green power sector.
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