At Hydropower Forum, Sen. Barrasso Decries ‘Glacial Pace of Permitting’ for New Facilities

At Hydropower Forum, Sen. Barrasso Decries ‘Glacial Pace of Permitting’ for New Facilities
Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) speaks during a hearing in Washington on Feb. 24, 2021. Sarah Silbiger/Pool Photo via AP
Nathan Worcester
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On Jan. 11, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) held a hearing on hydropower, prompting senators to comment on factors that may threaten the continued existence and expansion of the renewable energy source.

“If these Democrats want to reduce energy prices, they need to work with Republicans to make it easier—not more difficult—to produce American energy,” ranking member Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said in his written opening statement.

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