Cross-border electricity lines can now get faster approval from the US government

The US Department of Energy has updated its rules for approving new power lines that cross international borders. This change aims to speed up the process for building new electricity connections with Canada and Mexico.

Building new power lines across borders used to be a slow process, often taking years to get all the necessary permits. This meant that even when there was a clear need for more electricity trade, projects could get stuck in bureaucratic delays. The new rules aim to cut down on that waiting time, making it easier to connect grids and move power where it's needed.