Newsom Signs Hydrogen, Biomass Bills Opposed By Environmentalists

As expected, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has signed into law two bills opposed by environmentalists that aim to boost hydrogen and biomass energy projects in part by streamlining permitting processes and easing environmental-impact reviews. Bill supporters say the measures are needed to boost a series of projects that comprise the state’s major hydrogen infrastructure “hub” that is receiving significant funding from the Energy Department (DOE). But environmental groups are responding to Newsom’s decision with disappointment, arguing the move threatens...