“This is a much more bipartisan bill…What will it do and will it work? Yeah, this bill is a bill that actually can streamline permitting…No one’s going to be super happy about everything in the bill, and that means it’s probably a pretty good bill when that’s the case. There are areas, I think a lot of people, particularly in the clean energy sector and including some of the environmental community is very happy about transmission and the ability to build transmission, which means more clean energy gets on the grid faster. And we know that connection queues have been a tremendous problem with waiting for clean energy to get on the grid, and that’s a lot of solar and wind in particular waiting.”
Heather Reams on Electric Ladies Podcast
What most people don’t know is that the cumbersome, lengthy permitting process is very much hindering our ability to ramp up clean energy. This is not about cutting environmental assessments, but about cutting unnecessary paperwork and expediting the process. How?
Listen to Heather Reams, energy policy expert and CEO of Conexus Strategies, former CEO of Citizens for Responsible Energy (CREW) in this fascinating conversation with Electric Ladies host Joan Michelson (they share insightful career advice too).
You’ll hear about:
- What’s in the proposed permitting bill moving through Congress now and why it matters.
- How the permitting bill can help expedite upgrades to the grid.
- How data centers might be affected by this permitting bill.
- Why many call her the “Clean Energy Republican Whisperer
- Plus, insightful career advice, such as…
“It’s really important to build your network… It’s going after hours to networking events. It’s spending some time on LinkedIn, reading posts, posting, sharing your thoughts, and connecting with people. You never know when you’re going to need those connections in the future. And that leads me to number two, don’t burn bridges…Three is, your own professional development, whatever that is, staying current on your issues… You’re going to be able to synthesize in different ways that’s going to get you likely noticed…(and) Finally, tell the truth…be honest with yourself and others.”
Heather Reams on Electric Ladies Podcast
Are you stressed over your career? Book a complimentary call with Joan for help here.
You’ll also like:
- The Future Energy Landscape & Innovation – Joan’s Panel at the 2026 Tulane Energy Forum
- How Nuclear Energy is Growing Fast – with Maria Korsnick, CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute
- Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), on the politics of energy and infrastructure
- Doreen Harris, President and CEO of NYSERDA, on how New York is leading the way to the clean energy future.
- Jana Gerber, President, Microgrids, Schneider Electric
- Marit Brommer, Ph.D., International Geothermal Association, how geothermal is a dependable
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