
Permitting and Infrastructure Deployment: Close to Consensus?
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:35 AM - 10:30 AM
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This keynote-level panel examines the state of play on permitting legislation, including the prospects for passage in the Senate. Panelists will explore areas of potential bipartisan agreement on permitting improvements that also address the need for policies to accelerate transmission infrastructure deployment. Key issues to be examined include FERC’s existing transmission permitting authority, the role of states, and the most impactful reforms to NEPA and judicial review.