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NRDC Assessment of BAAJA, the 2026 Permitting and Transmission Bill
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Fusion42 · 19 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA) proposes major transmission and grid reforms to modernise the US power grid and accelerate clean energy deployment, but also weakens key environmental protections and judicial review, potentially favouring fossil fuel and industrial projects.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 6 sources have reported it between 2 Oct 2026 and 27 Oct 2026.
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The US power grid is poised for rapid upgrades that will boost clean energy capacity but expect regulatory uncertainty as environmental laws weaken. You should prepare for new transmission projects to accelerate yet navigate tighter constraints on environmental challenges tied to fossil and industrial interests.
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6 sources · first reported 2 Oct 2026 · latest 27 Oct 2026
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