Permitting Reform: Addressing the Energy Demand Challenge

Featuring

[Moderator] Philip Rossetti, Resident Senior Fellow, Energy and Environmental Policy, R Street Institute

Xan Fishman, Vice President, Energy Policy, Bipartisan Policy Center

Overview

The rapid growth in U.S. energy demand requires a major buildout of power infrastructure, yet outdated and lengthy permitting processes remain one of the greatest barriers to meeting this need. Recent court cases, executive orders, and proposed legislation have brought permitting policy back into the spotlight, raising new questions about the future of infrastructure development.

This second session in the Preparing for Energy Load Growth series will examine how Congress can modernize permitting to accelerate energy projects while maintaining environmental protections. Experts will discuss the potential impacts and political durability of pending proposals as well as what reforms might mean for the economy, consumers, and industry.

Join the R Street Institute for a fireside chat exploring these issues and considering bipartisan opportunities to address one of the most critical challenges facing America’s energy system.

Check out the other events in our Preparing for Energy Load Growth series:

• First Session—”Preparing for Energy Load Growth“
• Third Session—”Bridging the Gap: Transmission Reform for U.S. Energy Needs“

Each event will include a discussion with leading experts and conclude with a reception offering drinks and hors d’oeuvres. The event series is designed in full accordance with House and Senate ethics guidelines.