Topic: permitting process
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Offshore Wind Farm Construction Resumes After Court Ruling
A federal court overturned a stop-work order, allowing the Revolution Wind project, which is 80% complete, to resume construction off the coasts of Rhode Island and Connecticut. The Trump Administration had halted several permitted renewable energy projects, including this one, citing vague justi...
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OpenAI Lobbies for Data Center Tax Credits in Chips Act
OpenAI has requested the U.S. government to expand the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit to include AI servers, data centers, and electrical grid infrastructure, aiming to accelerate AI infrastructure development and reduce capital costs. The company also urged streamlining permitting for ...
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US Halts All Offshore Wind Projects, Cites Classified Reasons
The federal government has ordered a complete halt to all active offshore wind development, citing a classified national security assessment that prevents public scrutiny and jeopardizing billions in investments. The administration's opposition began with an executive order to freeze permits, whi...
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EPA: xAI illegally used natural gas generators
The EPA has ruled that xAI unlawfully powered its Tennessee data centers with natural gas turbines, rejecting the company's claim of a temporary-use exemption. A lawsuit alleges xAI's operations increased harmful emissions in a region with existing air quality problems, sparking local and environ...
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