Can Trump’s Executive Order Declaring an Energy Emergency Break the Pipeline Logjam in the Northeast?
What’s the issue?
President Trump’s executive order declaring a national emergency directs agencies to identify emergency authorities that could accelerate energy infrastructure approvals, specifically in regions like the Northeast, where pipeline development has stalled due to permitting delays and state opposition.
Why does it matter?
If emergency authorities can speed up federal approvals, it could increase regulatory certainty and potentially revive development in the region.
What’s our view?
While the EO may reduce some federal permitting delays, it is unlikely to overcome Clean Water Act certificate denials by states like New York and New Jersey. For development to truly take root in the Northeast Clean Water Act reforms affecting state authority are required.