Martin Heinrich: “I think transformers are a real, as you know, bottleneck right now and something we should be making here for our own…”

We’re going to get to ‘yes’ faster. We’re also going to get to ‘no’ faster when a project is harmful.

We need permitting reform to put more electrons on the grid. It results in more jobs, and it's the one thing that can bring down the pressure on the cost of electricity and energy right now.

Our whole premise as we approached this permitting bill was: How do we create a faster process, not lower the bar on standards.

As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, today and every day, let us honor the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Tribal Nations and Native people — and stand shoulder to shoulder with Tribes to ensure their languages…