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Energy Permitting Reform Act Of 2024
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Right of Way is a podcast about energy policy, energy politics, and, above all, the upcoming permitting reform negotiations. It is hosted by the Foundation for American Innovation’s Director of Infrastructure Policy, Thomas Hochman, and Policy Advisor, Pavan Venkatakrishnan.

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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 ... more

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 IR... 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.

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

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Recent Guests

Greg Beard
Director, Office of Energy Dominance Financing, EDF
EDF (Office of Energy Dominance Financing)
Episode: The Nuclear Renaissance with Greg Beard and Julie Kozeracki
Julie Kozeracki
Acting Co-Chief Investment Officer, EDF; Nuclear Sector Lead
EDF
Episode: The Nuclear Renaissance with Greg Beard and Julie Kozeracki
Joe Manchin
Former U.S. Senator, energy policy veteran
Episode: Take What You Can Get with Senator Joe Manchin
Josh Harder
Congressman representing California and leader of the Build America Caucus
U.S. Congress
Episode: FREEDOM with Congressman Josh Harder
Emily Domenech
Executive Director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council, responsible for coordinating and enhancing the federal permitting process.
Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council
Episode: Council and Congress with Emily Domenech
Chris Phalen
Vice President of Domestic Policy at the National Association of Manufacturers
National Association of Manufacturers
Episode: The End-Users with Chris Phalen and Cy McNeill
Daniel Palken
Director of Infrastructure for Energy and Permitting at Arnold Ventures
Arnold Ventures
Episode: The 3 P’s with Daniel Palken

Hosts

Thomas Hochman
Director of Infrastructure Policy at the Foundation for American Innovation
Pavan Venkatakrishnan
Infrastructure Fellow at the Institute for Progress

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#58
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The Nuclear Renaissance with Greg Beard and Julie Kozeracki
Q: What does the timeline look like moving forward, and what are the major next steps for EDF and its utilities?
EDF aims to identify five sites with five partners by the end of the year, move toward ten large reactors under construction by 2030, and have power from the first builds by 2035. The next steps include securing LOIs with eight utilities/IPPs, finalizing site selections, and advancing construction while coordinating with Congress on ITC and direct pay updates.
The Nuclear Renaissance with Greg Beard and Julie Kozeracki
Q: What is EDF's role in nuclear deployment, and why is it considered a key lever for the administration's goals?
EDF acts as the primary lender and coordinating office for long lead item financing, structuring loans to accelerate construction, de-risk the supply chain, and enable economies of scale through standardized, repeatable designs. This centralizes capital support and aligns private and public interests to push forward the large-scale nuclear program.
FREEDOM with Congressman Josh Harder
Q: How do you look at the ways in which this bill, the Freedom Act, and permanent reform more broadly interact with the affordability issue?
Harder emphasizes that completing more energy projects will directly contribute to lowering energy prices, thereby making life more affordable for consumers.
FREEDOM with Congressman Josh Harder
Q: At a high level, what was the inspiration for this bill? What issues does the Freedom Act try to address?
The Freedom Act aims to reduce political interference in energy projects and streamline the permitting process, making it easier and safer for energy development initiatives across all sectors.
Council and Congress with Emily Domenech
Q: What do you think drives the litigation rates for projects undergoing the Permitting Council process?
Emily believes that the transparency of the process helps deter frivolous litigation against such projects.

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This show centers on energy policy, permitting reform, and the politics surrounding federal infrastructure. Across recent episodes, the discussions frequently return to streamlining the permitting process, NEPA reforms, interagency collaboration, and how policy choices shape electricity reliability, project timelines, and energy costs. Guests include policy experts, government-focused researchers, and industry observers who illuminate the complexities of permitting reform, the role of judicial review, and the economic and geopolitical implications of energy infrastructure decisions. A standout thread is the tension between congressional action and executive or administrative reforms, along with practical ideas for accelerating energy projec... more

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