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James joins the ‘Frontier Briefing’ to discuss the real cost of America’s broken permitting process. Tanner and James discuss how permitting delays drive up energy costs, delay critical projects, and stand in the way of economic growth and energy abundance. Drawing from James’s recent report, the discussion explores why permitting reform matters for consumers, workers, and America’s future.
James joins the show to talk about energy and permitting in Arizona. (44:25)
Right now, America has an opportunity to grow the economy and lower energy prices. As a great hockey coach once said, “Great moments are born from great opportunity.”
It’s no secret the rapid buildout of AI data centers is going to, and in some cases already has, increase electricity and energy demands nationwide. Fortunately, President Trump’s statement, along with Microsoft’s announcement, presents a wise solution to address this rise in demand.
Embracing permitting reform is essential if the U.S. wants to remain an energy leader and meet the needs of a rapidly changing world.
James spoke with Chris about the need for permitting reform and a vareity of other permitting and other energy topics. James starts at 2:45:00.
A great conversation highlighting how key projects, ranging from rare earth mineral mining to general energy projects, are hampered by a broken permitting process and NEPA.
The interview highlights the need to reform the permitting system, and the need for the U.S. to build again, while underscoring the problem with relying on geopolitical competitors for key resources.
