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States push renewable permitting reforms and nuclear restart as pipeline rules spark controversy

Council of State Governments Midwest presentation (CSG Midwest) · December 12, 2024
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Tamaka said Midwestern states are pursuing renewable permitting reforms and nuclear restart plans; Kansas restricted eminent domain for solar, South Dakota’s CO2 pipeline law prompted controversy and Michigan won a $1.5 billion federal loan guarantee to restart the Palisades nuclear plant.

Laura Tamaka told attendees that energy policy is a major focus in several Midwestern states, highlighting permitting reform, eminent domain limits and a notable nuclear restart financing decision.

Tamaka said Minnesota implemented significant permitting reforms for renewable projects and that Kansas passed a law restricting the use of eminent domain to build solar farms…

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