Congress
Latta-Backed Bills Would Speed Nuclear Reactor Construction
Lawmakers look to nuclear energy to power data centers sought by AI companies.
Mike Romano
USF Reform Draft Expected By End Of May, Lawmaker Says
Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Chairman Richard Hudson calls current funding model unsustainable as reform talks advance.
Data Center
‘Beneficiary Pays’ Model Gains Traction With Lawmakers
Unclear cost allocation has led some states to oppose data center and transmission projects.
BEAD
Broadband Coalition Pushes for Passage of Permitting Reform Bill
FCC
Chamber of Commerce Backs FCC Permitting Reforms to Speed Broadband Deployment
The group argued regulatory clarity and consistency are needed to boost investment.
BEAD 2026
NTIA Chief Credited Program Overhaul for $21 Billion in BEAD Savings
Roth said greater provider participation and a technology-neutral approach drove the $21 billion in savings.
Grid Capacity
Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Expand Grid Capacity by Upgrading Existing Power Lines
Lawmakers said the proposal would cut permitting delays and lower costs
permitting
Holistic Approach Is Needed to Solve Energy Bottlenecks, Panel Says
Permitting is a good start, but other changes and incentives are needed to solve energy challenges, INCOMPAS panel says.
Data Center
Energy Leaders Say Permitting Reform Key to Powering AI, Data Centers, and Broadband
Panelists raised concerns about lagging U.S. energy infrastructure amid growing AI demand.
BLM
Senate Bill Aims to Streamline Broadband Permitting on Federal Lands
The act aims to accelerate the review process for broadband permits issued by federal agencies.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 – Permitting Reforms and Pole Attachments
While policymakers work to lift barriers such as permitting reform, others remain sidelined, such as pole access.
