Josh Freed is a foremost authority in climate and energy, pioneering strategies for net-zero emissions and with unrivaled expertise in clean energy innovation and advanced nuclear technology.

For the last 15 years, Josh has led Third Way’s Climate and Energy Program, overseeing the strategy to advance policies for the United States and allies to work together to create and use an independent clean energy system to increase economic prosperity, ensure our security and protect democracy, and limit the impacts of climate change to 2C or less. Under his leadership, the program has become a leading voice in clean energy innovation policy, advocating for the use of all low and zero-carbon technologies to combat climate change.

Josh spearheaded Third Way’s pioneering advocacy for advanced nuclear technology, significantly influencing federal support for nuclear innovation. He has also driven policy and communication efforts to decarbonize the electricity, transportation, and industrial sectors, fostering job creation and economic opportunities. In this capacity, Josh is a go-to resource for senior US, UK, and European policymakers, philanthropies, labor organizations, and business leaders.

Josh has been extensively engaged with the Biden-Harris administration, contributing to the development and implementation of climate and energy strategies. He is adept at discussing a wide range of topics within climate and energy, particularly nuclear and industrial strategy. Additionally, he is widely versed on U.S. elections, issues around countering right-wing populism, and the need for better coordination among center-left political parties.

Josh’s insights on climate, clean energy, and innovation have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time, POLITICO, Axios, Vox, The Los Angeles Times, and Wired. He has also appeared on NPR, Fox News, The Weeds, and Political Climate.

Before joining Third Way, Josh held senior positions advising the senior leadership of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as well as members of Congress, including Representatives Rob Andrews and Diana DeGette. Josh holds a Master’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, and their dog in Washington, DC's Mount Pleasant neighborhood.