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Check out the latest episode from the U.S. Energy Association's Power Sector Podcast to hear ClearPath's Senior Program Director for Carbon Management & Science, Hillary O'Brien, and journalist Herman K. Trabish dive into the need for direct air capture of carbon dioxide, its potential, its costs, and its future opportunities. https://lnkd.in/gBfczvty #directaircapture #USEA #podcast #ClearPath

This week, ClearPath brought a delegation of eight Senate staff to Washington state as part of its Clean Energy Innovation Academy (CEIA)! The delegation visited Energy Northwest’s Generating Station, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Ebb Carbon and PNNL Marine Sciences Laboratory - Sequim Bay, and Helion. Some of the trip highlights included seeing a nuclear reactor, visiting the soon-to-be-dedicated Energy Storage Launchpad at PNNL, observing how carbon dioxide is removed from water, and viewing a next-gen fusion generator up close. An all-of-the-above energy approach is needed to meet our energy goals and maintain grid reliability and affordability. It’s critical for American energy independence and meeting growing electricity demand that the U.S. leads in the development and deployment of these innovative technologies. A special thanks to Jud Virden, Robert Freeman, Jane Flegal, David Barbieri, Jason Imes, Marcia Burkey, Robin Langtry and Jason Evans for meeting with our group throughout the week!

🎉 ClearPath Action applauds the passage of the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee by a vote of 15-4! The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 from Sens. John Barrasso (R-WY) and Joe Manchin (I-WV) will: – Unlock more American energy production – Accelerate permits for geothermal energy – Ensure legal challenges are filed in a timely manner https://lnkd.in/eDuFzRVT

Earlier this year, two new Westinghouse Electric Company AP1000s #nuclear reactors were placed in service in Waynesboro, Georgia at Plant Vogtle, making the facility the single largest clean power plant in the country producing ~5 gigawatts of 24/7 zero carbon power. This milestone, the first new nuclear reactors build in the United States in more than 30 years, took immense leadership from Southern Company Georgia Power Company, the Georgia Public Service Comm (h/t Tim Echols), bipartisan support in Congress, and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) support across the Obama, Trump, and Biden Administrations. This is an accomplishment that should be celebrated. No doubt there were bumps in the road - IT IS HARD to build first-of-a-kind technologies. But this was a smart investment for Georgia and a smart investment in our country’s technology leadership. Frankly, ClearPath has been frustrated with some of the conversation and coverage of the Vogtle story. There is A LOT of comparing apples and oranges. So Jacob Kincer and I tried to put some pen to paper to explain why, even with delays and cost overruns, Georgia ratepayers will be thanking these federal, state, and local leaders for their perseverance for decades. This is even more true given new projections on SE electricity demand growth - more than 6.5 gigawatts by the early 2030s. Check it out:

ClearPath’s Conservative Climate Leadership Program (CCLP) gathered future energy leaders earlier this week at the “Powering Your Energy Career: Connections and Conversations for Young Energy Professionals in Washington.” Highlights included: - A fireside chat with Stephanie Bice and Ryan Costello;  - An interactive activity with Luke Bolar working on doubling the energy grid by 2050; - A workshop on bridging the communications gap between generations in the workplace; and - A panel discussion moderated by Andrea Steiner with Grant Cummings, Karly Matthews, and Ashley Higgins on their respective energy career paths. As the need for clean, affordable, reliable energy grows, so does the need for passionate young professionals. CCLP is investing in the careers of our future energy leaders, and the program is set up to provide promising options to fill staffing needs in Congressional offices. Looking to fill a role in your office? Reach out to CCLP Director Dana Faught to find out more.

Energy demand could double in the coming decades. In order to keep up with the need for more clean energy, we need to let America build. ClearPath Action supports the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 introduced by Senators Barrasso and Manchin, which will modernize the energy permitting system to meet increasing energy demand and maintain American energy leadership. This bipartisan legislation addresses a handful of permitting problems affecting technologies including natural gas, critical minerals, renewables, and enabling infrastructure like pipelines and transmission. "Today, you can get a college degree faster than it takes to get a permit to develop new clean energy resources — that simply has to change. Sens. Barrasso and Manchin have put together some initial common-sense reforms to bring our permitting system up to date and further the United States as a global leader in clean energy production.” –Jeremy Harrell https://lnkd.in/gPdiv3-8

NEW EPISODE 🎙 Check out ClearPath's Niko McMurray and Elemental Energy podcast host, Marcia Leonard talk about how bipartisan, pragmatic policies are key to getting clean energy projects across the finish line in "Energy policy to support the energy transition?". #cleanenergy #elementalenergy

ClearPath is #hiring! We are looking for an individual to fill the position of Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day accounting operations, including but not limited to, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and reconciliations. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. See the information below to apply today or post to share with your network! https://lnkd.in/gxWj2X5r #hiring #finance #operations #job

The Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is an independent federal agency that is uniquely positioned to ensure America's geopolitical influence on the world stage as a provider of affordable, reliable, and clean energy security for decades to come. Unfortunately, important allies rely on imported Russian and Chinese energy to maintain their economies. Supercharging the U.S. DFC will make it an effective tool for foreign policy that will have economic and security benefits. Read more in this opinion piece about solutions to streamline and add additional authority to the DFC in the Center for the National Interest by our CEO Jeremy Harrell! https://lnkd.in/gAWs3bfn

The demand for reliable, affordable, and clean energy is growing rapidly. Luckily, the path is clear. Together, we can boost energy production, reduce emissions, and America will win. Watch our video below! https://lnkd.in/gZjHWG2t