MOSCOW, ID — Veteran journalist and author Robert Bryce will speak at the inaugural Energy Symposium hosted by the University of Idaho Energy Institute on March 4-5 at the Moscow campus, according to a university press release.

Bryce’s keynote address is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, in the Bruce M. Pitman Center International Ballroom. He will discuss the future of reliable and affordable energy as part of a two-day event focused on energy infrastructure and permitting processes.

Bryce has spent more than four decades reporting on the intersection of energy, power, politics, and innovation. He is the author of six books, including his most recent, “A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations,” and is known for his analysis of global energy trends.

The symposium will bring together industry professionals, policymakers, educators, students, and community members to examine the challenges of permitting and building energy generation and transmission projects. According to the release, permitting processes are designed to protect natural, historical, and cultural resources but can also result in significant delays and increased costs.

“Energy availability, reliability, and cost are increasingly central concerns for households, businesses, and policymakers,” said John Kumm, executive director of the U of I Energy Institute, in the release.

The event will be held on the second floor of the Bruce M. Pitman Center. Registration is open to industry professionals, city leaders, students, and community members. The keynote session is open to the public, with registration fees listed at $50 for adults, $35 for seniors, and $15 for students with ID.

More information and registration details are available at go.uidaho.edu/energy-institute.