Trump cancels Biden-era bid to speed power line construction
Summary
President Donald Trump’s administration has stopped a program started during President Biden’s term that aimed to make building power lines faster in certain states. The Energy Department said it will no longer set special areas where federal rules help speed up electric transmission projects.Key Facts
- The canceled program was part of the Biden administration’s efforts.
- It focused on speeding up power line construction in Pennsylvania, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and the Dakotas.
- The program involved designating “National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors.”
- These corridors are special areas where federal rules can override local rules to help build power lines faster.
- The Energy Department announced it will not continue with these corridor designations.
- Power lines are important for delivering electricity across regions.
- The decision could affect how quickly new power infrastructure is built in those states.
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