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NRDC Assesses 2026 BAAJA Permitting Bill: Grid Transmission Wins vs. Environmental Rollbacks

The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 pairs long-sought transmission and grid reforms with provisions that weaken core environmental laws and could favor fossil fuel and industrial projects over clean energy. NRDC warns the tradeoffs could constrain pollution regulation and erode community protections despite overdue grid modernization benefits.