Fusion Projects: Permitting, Financing, and Commercialization

Mr. Edwards joined the FIA in 2025 after 26 years of public service in the Legislative and Executive Branches of the Federal Government. Originally from Alaska, he served as Counsel to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for twelve years, with a focus on nuclear energy, international energy, the Department of Energy’s Office of Science, ARPA-E, the Arctic, and insular areas. Mr. Edward also served as the Legislative Director for Senator Lisa Murkowski and as the primary counsel and policy advisor to the U.S. Arctic Research Commission.

Mr. Fowler helps clients navigate the complex landscape of next-generation energy transition technologies, including fusion, nuclear, advanced recycling and hydrogen energy. He provides comprehensive regulatory services to energy sector clients, advising them on regulatory matters and, when necessary, representing clients before regulatory bodies including the NRC, FERC, OMB, EPA and OSHA. Mr. Fowler frequently provides due diligence for investments into energy technology developers, ensuring that regulatory aspects are thoroughly evaluated and addressed. He also partners with clients in developing targeted strategies for engagement on emerging issues, with a holistic view of legislative, agency and political issues, to address and mitigate potential regulatory impacts.

Mr. O'Neill is Senior Counsel, Policy and Regulatory Affairs at Commonwealth Fusion Systems. His career and law practice have centered on the nexus of global energy policy, energy regulatory development and compliance, and emerging energy technologies and markets.