948: Why Solar’s Speed Is Winning Over Washington | Heather Reams
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Heather Reams discusses the intersection of clean energy and public policy, focusing on solar energy's rapid deployment and its implications for Washington.
Heather Reams spends her days at the intersection of clean energy and public policy, helping shape conversations with lawmakers about how the U.S. meets rapidly growing electricity demand. As President and CEO of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES), she brings an insider's perspective on the political shifts redefining how Washington talks about solar—and why those shifts matter far beyond Capitol Hill. In this conversation, Heather explains why affordability has become the dominant energy issue in Washington, why permitting reform remains one of the biggest barriers to building new infrastructure, and why solar's greatest political advantage today may be something much simpler than subsidies or ideology: it's ready to be built. Along the way, we explore how Republican engagement with solar is evolving, what changed after the debate over federal tax credits, and why the industry's long-term success still depends on educating policymakers and communities alike. Expect to Learn: 🔹 Why solar's ability to deploy quickly is changing how policymakers evaluate its value ( 11:38 ) 🔹 How affordability and rising electricity demand have become Washington's defining energy…
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