Senators Joe Manchin and John Barrasso (R) introduce bill to speed approvals of energy projects

Building transmission capacity would help get electricity to cities from renewable power projects, many of which have gotten financial support from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. Nearly 2,000 MW of clean energy is awaiting grid connection. The bill could help speed the Biden administration’s goal to decarbonize the U.S. power sector by 2035.