Permit Renewable Projects That Prioritize Community Protections and Agency Capacity

Investing in agency staff and experts across the federal government who specialize in renewable energy technologies, cumulative-impact analysis, and environmental justice review will strengthen environmental analysis while reducing review timelines. Ensure that renewable development does not facilitate data center expansion by requiring that all new renewable energy generation funded with public dollars be allocated to residential, municipal, and public-interest uses first.

Strong example

The community-led Environmental Justice for All Act, designed to update NEPA to work for communities while providing agency funding to train permitting personnel.