House passes permitting reform bill with anti-offshore wind amendment

AI Summary

• •The U.S. House of Representatives passed a permitting reform bill.
• •The bill includes an amendment specifically aimed at offshore wind, described as preserving the 'Trump administration’s ability to continue its much-needed reviews' of ocean wind projects.
• •This amendment introduces new regulatory scrutiny and potential delays for offshore wind project development.
• •For developers, this signals increased permitting uncertainty and extended timelines for offshore wind projects; for large loads, it may impact the availability and timelines of offshore wind PPAs.