But the problem, according to critics, is that it’s a horrible and counterproductive bill that will empower utility conglomerates, mining companies, data center operators, and oil and gas behemoths to extract huge concessions on the future buildout of polluting projects while hiding behind the promise of a more efficient permitting process for clean energy infrastructure—a noble goal.

The crux, as summarized by The Verge, is that while the legislation, if passed, “could be a catalyst for lots of clean energy, it could also speed up polluting projects and limit oversight of new data centers.”