The SPEED Act is the legislative bet against the inevitability of behind-the-meter dominance: if it passes, grid-connected generation regains parity; if it stalls, BTM continues to win by default. Post 008 positions this as the central permitting question.
The SPEED Act, passed by the House in December 2025, streamlines federal environmental reviews for energy infrastructure but faces a difficult Senate path requiring 60 votes. Permitting reform remains the binding constraint on gas turbine, nuclear, and transmission buildout timelines.
The SPEED Act is the legislative bet against the inevitability of behind-the-meter dominance: if it passes, grid-connected generation regains parity; if it stalls, BTM continues to win by default. Post 008 positions this as the central permitting question.
The SPEED Act, passed by the House in December 2025, streamlines federal environmental reviews for energy infrastructure but faces a difficult Senate path requiring 60 votes. Permitting reform remains the binding constraint on gas turbine, nuclear, and transmission buildout timelines.