In this episode, Stuart Saulters, Adam Murray, and Bryan Nix engage in a comprehensive discussion with Mike Davin from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). They delve into the current landscape of manufacturing in the U.S., focusing on the pressing need for regulatory reform, particularly in permitting processes that affect energy production and manufacturing efficiency.
Davin highlights NAM’s diverse membership, which includes companies of every size from various sectors, and emphasizes the importance of a unified approach to policy that prioritizes both economic growth and environmental stewardship.
The conversation also touches on the challenges posed by fluctuating energy prices and the need for reliable energy sources to support manufacturing operations, especially in the context of the growing demand from data centers and AI technologies.
About Mike Davin
Mike Davin is Director, Energy and Resources Policy at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the largest manufacturing association in the United States. NAM represents more than 13 million manufacturing workers and thousands of companies across all industrial sectors.
Before joining NAM, Davin served on Capitol Hill, where he worked on energy, environmental, and regulatory policy. At NAM, his portfolio focuses on energy, natural resources, and environmental issues, including permitting reform, grid reliability, and policies that support manufacturing growth while maintaining environmental stewardship.
Takeaways
- NAM focuses on policy, not politics.
- Manufacturers need reliable, affordable, and resilient energy sources.
- Permitting reform is essential for manufacturing growth.
- Trade issues significantly impact manufacturers’ operations.
- The energy landscape is evolving with new technologies.
- Workforce development is crucial for the manufacturing sector.
- Collaboration with policymakers is key to addressing challenges.
- The future of manufacturing looks promising with the right policies.
Chapters
- 00:20 Introduction to NAM and Its Role
- 05:24 Understanding NAM’s Policy Development Process
- 09:34 Key Concerns for Manufacturers
- 14:44 Energy Dominance and Its Implications
- 16:36 The Manufacturing Roadmap to AI and Energy Dominance
- 21:13 Interplay Between Energy Needs and Manufacturing
- 23:24 Permitting Challenges and Legislative Solutions
- 29:22 The Concept of Energy Dominance
- 33:00 Future Outlook and Closing Thoughts
- 35:56 Introduction to the Conversation
- 35:35 The After Show
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