Democrats' big win clouds the permitting picture

Summary

Democrats' blowout win further complicates the fraught path to passing a permitting deal in the lame duck. Why it matters: Cutting hurdles for projects is a top priority for fossil fuels and renewables sectors. But critics argue the Senate plan unacceptably weakens environmental protections and tribal input. The big picture: Dems' looming control of Congress "worsens the outlook" for the bill this year, the advisory firm Capstone said in a note. The firm sees Democrats as "further emboldened" to punt the bill into 2027. President "Trump is likely to put pressure on House Republicans to…

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