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More than 300 Solar & Storage Companies Urge Congress to Pass Bipartisan Permitting Reform to Accelerate Clean Energy Deployment, Lower Costs
WASHINGTON D.C. — More than 300 solar and storage companies are urging Congress to pass the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA), S.
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More than 300 solar and storage firms have written to congressional leaders urging swift passage of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (S. 5653). They argue that antiquated federal permitting procedures and grid‑infrastructure bottlenecks are stalling vital projects and inflating electricity prices. The companies note that solar and storage already represent 70 % of new electricity capacity added to the grid in 2026, yet roughly $120 billion in clean‑energy investment remains trapped in permitting delays. They request that lawmakers promptly forward the bipartisan bill to the President’s desk.
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