This memo “Easing the Permitting Process for Clean Industrial Projects in California” by RMI outlines key challenges and solutions to begin improving the California permitting process for clean industrial projects ranging from clean fuel refining, to cement plants, to steel production, and more. It concludes that the permitting process in California is complex and work-intensive on both the side of the permit-seeker and the permitting agencies and local governments.
As a result, improving the permitting process for clean industrial projects will require coordinated effort from both policymakers and project developers. Policymakers must create clearer, more standardized processes while maintaining environmental and safety standards. Project developers must approach permitting strategically and engage proactively with communities and officials. Success in streamlining these processes is crucial for California to maintain its leadership in clean technology deployment, employment, and in meeting its climate goals.
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