Washington officials study Texas clean energy success to overcome regulatory bottlenecks
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Bellamy Pailthorp
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Summary
Washington state, despite leading in progressive renewable energy policies, ranks last in clean energy growth due to bureaucratic red tape and project backlogs. A delegation of 45 Washington business and government representatives traveled to Texas on a study mission organized by the think tank Clean & Prosperous to learn how the Lone Star state has become a leader in clean energy deployment, seeking solutions to overcome regulatory hurdles.
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Faced with a backlog of projects, lawmakers and energy developers are looking for new ways to move forward.
Some say the answers might come from Texas.
45 people representing Washington businesses and government agencies went on a study mission to see how the Lone Star state is getting it done.
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