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The Inflation Reduction Act: What it Means for the U.S. Workforce, Consumers, and Climate

The Inflation Reduction Act: What it Means for the U.S. Workforce, Consumers, and Climate

FromElectrify This!


The Inflation Reduction Act: What it Means for the U.S. Workforce, Consumers, and Climate

FromElectrify This!

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Oct 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is the most significant climate legislation in United States history—$370 billion in climate and clean energy investments could help cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions roughly 40 percent by 2030. The IRA will transportation and building electrification, invigorate the U.S. clean energy supply chain, and enhance U.S. global competitiveness. But, how will it help average households and consumers? What does it mean for worrkers and the  economy? And what's required to ensure successful implementation? Tune in to hear from two experts who will explain how consumers, workers, and the economy will benefit from IRA electrification provisions!Guest Bios: Jessica Eckdish is the Vice President of Legislation & Federal Affairs with the BlueGreen Alliance, where she directs the Alliance’s federal legislative, policy, and partnerships on climate, energy, and infrastructure issues. Prior to this role, she worked with the Sierra Club as Washington Representative, working on a range of federal issues including public health and clean air and water protections. She holds a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from UC Santa Barbara and an M.A. in Global Environmental Policy from the School of International Service at American University. Mark Kresowik is a Senior Policy Director with the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) where he works at the local, state, utility, and federal levels to accelerate ambition for improving energy efficiency and center those most historically overburdened and underserved in our communities. Previously, Mark managed federal and international policy for RMI’s Carbon-Free Buildings Program and led clean energy campaigns with the Sierra Club. Mark graduated with honors from the University of Iowa. To Dig in Deeper, Check out these Must-Read Resources:Implementing the Inflation Reduction Act: A Roadmap for State Electricity Policy (Energy Innovation)Implementing the Inflation Reduction Act: A Roadmap for Federal and State Transportation Policy (Energy Innovation)Fact Sheet: Clean Energy Tax Credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (BGA)Fact Sheet: Clean Manufacturing Investments in the Inflation Reduction Act (BGA)Fact Sheet: Clean Vehicle Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (BGA)Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Resource Center (BGA)A User Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act (BGA)Home Energy Upgrade Incentives: Programs in the Inflation Reduction Act and Other Recent Federal Laws (ACEEE)
Released:
Oct 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Electrify This! explores the movement to electrify everything as a core strategy to decarbonize and revitalize all sectors of our economy. Featuring diverse experts, the show examines the most important policy, regulatory, and market issues surrounding electrification of transportation, buildings, and industry. Electrify This! helps demystify issues surrounding the transition to 100 percent clean electricity, and focuses on the challenges, scalable solutions, and what decision-makers can do to ensure the movement to electrify is equitable for all. Electrify This! is an Energy Innovation original podcast and is hosted by Electrification Policy Director, Sara Baldwin (former host of Grid Geeks podcast).