{
  "language": "en",
  "interfaceLanguage": "en",
  "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/senate-bipartisan-permitting-bill-transmission",
  "slug": "senate-bipartisan-permitting-bill-transmission",
  "category": "policy-standards",
  "publishDate": "2026-10-01",
  "sourceName": "Axios",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.axios.com/2026/10/01/senate-permitting-bill",
  "readingTimeMinutes": 1,
  "tags": [
    "United States",
    "Permitting",
    "Transmission",
    "Data centers"
  ],
  "content": {
    "title": "Senate permitting proposal targets transmission siting and data-center grid costs",
    "summary": "A bipartisan 417-page bill would change federal project reviews, strengthen federal siting authority for large transmission and protect utility customers from certain AI data-center grid costs.",
    "sections": [
      {
        "heading": "Review and siting provisions",
        "paragraphs": [
          "The proposal would limit review timelines under the National Environmental Policy Act and Clean Water Act and give the federal government a stronger role in siting large transmission projects."
        ],
        "sources": [
          {
            "name": "Axios",
            "url": "https://www.axios.com/2026/10/01/senate-permitting-bill"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "heading": "Grid cost allocation",
        "paragraphs": [
          "The bill would prevent utility ratepayers from bearing the costs of new power and grid upgrades needed for AI data centers. The measure still faces debate and revision."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "companies": []
}