POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago
Evolving Technologies, Outdated Regulations Impact Mid-Atlantic Generation Permitting
- •Mid-Atlantic generation permitting is undergoing procedural and regulatory reforms in 2026, driven by reliability concerns, transmission constraints, and significant load growth.
- •States are exploring the allocation of generation development authority to public utilities to streamline processes and overcome frequent local obstruction of energy projects.
- •These changes represent targeted reforms rather than wholesale deregulation, aiming to address practical challenges for new generation development.
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