Right of Way

We're joined by Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) to discuss how the Senate permitting deal speaks to affordability concerns, why waiting for the next Congress is a mistake, the New Dem priorities that show up in BAAJA, from permit certainty to data centers, and "Silicorn Valley."

We're joined by Office of Energy Dominance Financing Director Greg Beard and EDF Co-Chief Investment Officer Julie Kozeracki to discuss the Department of Energy's financing of reactor parts, the nitty-gritty of the recent EDF loan, and what Congress still needs to do to help make new nuclear happen.

We're joined by Senator Joe Manchin — this time from the Energy Imperatives Summit. We cover the urgency of permitting reform, how political fights over energy infrastructure have evolved, what Sen. Manchin would do differently if he worked on the IRA again, critical minerals, the national debt, and more.

We’re joined by Congressman Josh Harder, chair of the bipartisan Build America Caucus, to talk about the FREEDOM Act – his new permitting certainty bill aimed at stopping presidents from weaponizing red tape against disfavored energy projects.

We cover how court-approved contractors and clear timelines can keep projects on schedule, why an insurance-style de-risking fund gives developers confidence to invest, and how tighter limits on stop‑work orders protect projects that are already under construction.

Congressman Harder also shares what’s next on the Build America agenda for housing, infrastructure, and pro-growth policy.

We’re joined by Permitting Council Executive Director Emily Domenech to discuss administrative vs legislative permitting reform, lessons from Congress, and more.