One year ago, the Department of the Interior imposed new and unnecessary political reviews on solar project permits. Today, permitting uncertainty is jeopardizing more than 445 projects representing 35% of all planned power capacity in the United States, even as electricity demand reaches record highs.
America needs more energy, and it needs it fast. Solar and storage are among the quickest, most affordable resources to deploy and are essential to meeting growing demand from AI, data centers, and new manufacturing.
According to Wood Mackenzie, permitting delays are putting more than $121 billion of American investment at risk.
Every delayed project means higher electricity prices. Slowing new power generation raises costs, weakens grid reliability, and undermines the America’s ability to compete globally.
It’s time to tell Congress to let America build the energy it needs. We need Washington to pass tech-neutral permitting reform legislation that creates a fast and fair process so solar and storage projects can get built and deliver the affordable, reliable American energy our economy needs.
Why it’s important
With the rise of AI, data centers, and new manufacturing, energy demand is soaring. Solar and storage are the fastest new energy sources to bring onto the grid, but restrictive permitting rules are slowing construction down. Washington can resolve this problem by passing permitting reform now.
What this means for your community
More energy supply helps keep electricity affordable and reliable.
When projects are delayed, communities wait longer for new investment, new jobs, and the affordable electricity needed to support homes, businesses, and economic growth. Faster permitting means more American energy can reach the grid sooner.
Our goal
By raising your voice to Congress, you can help accelerate solar and storage deployment and protect your energy bill and your pocketbook from higher prices.