Trump cancels Biden-era bid to speed power line construction

The Trump administration has reversed a Biden-era initiative aimed at expediting power line construction in several western and midwestern states. The Energy Department has decided against designating three areas as National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors, which would have granted federal support to streamline the process. This decision reflects a broader shift in energy policy priorities and could impact the development of renewable energy projects in the affected regions, potentially delaying efforts to enhance the nation's electrical grid infrastructure.