Last week, the Washington Examiner published an op-ed by EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney on the critical importance of siting and permitting reform to build the energy infrastructure needed to fuel the economy, power innovation, and lower costs for customers.

“Modernizing permitting will ensure new sources of electricity reach customers sooner and at lower costs—all while supporting millions of good-paying jobs and solidifying America’s energy dominance for generations to come,” wrote Maloney.

“Permitting reform is simply a no-brainer for American families and businesses already worried about rising costs. By cutting delays and allowing projects to be built faster, pro-growth permitting policies mean more electrons on the grid—easing cost pressures and delivering relief to customers at a time when affordability is top of mind.”

Read the full op-ed here.