Faster Approvals for Renewable Energy Projects on Federal Lands

It looks like the Obama administration is trying to hurry to put in place a streamlined process for approving proposed renewable energy projects.

Under the current system, it can take up to 18 months to two years to permit a renewable energy project on federal lands. The new rule, finalized on Thursday, could cut that time in half in the areas designated as most suitable for development

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