ALBUQUERQUE, NM — New Mexico Wild understands the urgent need for permitting reform that brings renewable energy generation and transmission online faster, lowers electricity costs for consumers, reduces carbon emissions, and helps combat climate change. Federal action is imperative.

We have appreciated the chance to share our questions, concerns, and objections about the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653). Recent amendments have made some improvements. However, they do not fundamentally address our concerns about unacceptable impacts to the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and to Tribes. We are unable to support the bill in its current form.

We remain committed to working with Congress toward permitting reform that speeds the clean energy transition without weakening the bedrock protections for our lands, waters, wildlife, and communities.

Read our letter to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee staff here.