Not only is the Inflation Reduction Act not reducing inflation, it’s being jammed up because government is slow. And, guess which party is represented the most in the federal and state governments?
Biden’s climate chief: ‘Delays and bottlenecks’ slowing IRA spending
U.S. President Joe Biden’s top climate advisor says the United States needs to build electricity lines at double the current pace, blaming a sluggish permitting process for delaying vital arteries for the nation’s clean energy transition.
“On average, interstate gas pipelines that require environmental impact statements are approved nearly twice as fast as transmission lines requiring the same,” John Podesta told energy executives at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference on Monday. “We don’t have that time.” (snip)
However, when it comes to building new electricity lines and other projects, he describes a permitting process “plagued by delays and bottlenecks.”
“Plenty of delays happen at the state and local levels, and those need to be addressed. But there is plenty that we can do and must do federally,” Podesta said, adding that he and U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm are tracking the pace of more than 20 key electricity transmission projects.
Ignoring the climate scam stuff, he does have a point on it taking too long to build new lines. Supposedly. Because we sure do not seem to have a problem here in North Carolina, where building new apartments, townhomes, and houses continues unabated. Perhaps in other states, like those run by Democrats?
Anyhow, perhaps the Biden admin should have considered upgrading the infrastructure before pushing ahead willy nilly with all their “green” projects, eh?
He means there is a limited time before the Republican majority in the house takes control of the budget process and potentially claws back any unspent money in the IRA. The gravy train might stop at the next station and kick all the passengers off.
LOL. Mr Teach claims Democrats control most state governments.
There are 26 Republican governors.
Republican legislatures control 28 states, Dems 19, split 3.
22 states have both GOP governors and legislatures. 17 states have Dem governors and legislatures.
As we slowly transition from non-CO2 generating energy sources, we need to simultaneously upgrade our electrical infrastructure. This will require an unusual level of cooperation.
Mr Teach claims expansion in NC is going swimmingly. Doesn’t NC have a Dem governor?
Dear Elwood:
You can make the pipes as big as you want but if you don’t have the generating ability then you have accomplished nothing.
Agreed, and that’s why I said we need to simultaneously upgrade our infrastructure as we transition to non-CO2 emitting sources.
And just as I say it, the news reports it.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/house-gop-prepares-slash-federal-123122767.html
Our distinguished host quoted:
Are they talking about more overhead transmission lines, things vulnerable to the weather, or underground lines, which are much more expensive and time consuming to build?
Of course, we threw up overhead power lines at a prodigious rate, in the past, when there were few stinkin’ permits needed, and far fewer environmental and zoning regulations in place. I’m old enough to remember the push for “rural electrification.” Now state and local governments are trying to preserve the scenery, and this was supposed to be an unqualified good. Oops!
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