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Congress Seeks a Shot Clock on the Permitting Fast Lane

A Department of Energy analysis found that faster permitting alone could more than double geothermal capacity by 2050.

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National Review· Oct 15, 10:30 AMCongress Seeks a Shot Clock on the Permitting Fast Lane

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