AGA Applauds Senate Action to Advance Permitting Reform

"Natural gas utilities are focused every day on ensuring the customers and communities have access to the reliable and affordable energy they need," said AGA President and CEO Karen Harbert. "Delivering on that commitment requires planning, investment, and hard work year-round, efforts that too often have been slowed by outdated government policies that create unnecessary delays, uncertainty and added costs. We were encouraged to see the U.S. Senate take action this week on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, advancing much-needed permitting reform one step closer to reality. Streamlining an overly complex permitting process will help accelerate the development of critical energy infrastructure, supporting our nation's growing energy needs while maintaining the life essential energy Americans depend on."