How Michigan Turns IRA Tax Credits Into Growth – Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer, Michigan

“We did lots of infrastructure investments over the last handful of years to make sure our communities are in the best possible place they can be. And we complemented federal investment with workforce investment to ensure Michiganders are getting access to those kinds of roles, some of which didn’t even exist previously. [This ensures] that… Continue reading How Michigan Turns IRA Tax Credits Into Growth – Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer, Michigan

Where’s My Carbon Coming From? – Zara Summers, Chief Science Officer, LanzaTech

“We’ve worked with partners like AcelorMittal… and oil and gas refineries. Emissions that would’ve been destined for the atmosphere are piped into our bioreactor and our magnificent microbes turn that gas into ethanol. When we pull out that ethanol, we can send it a lot of different places. You can go to On, Adidas, Athleta… Continue reading Where’s My Carbon Coming From? – Zara Summers, Chief Science Officer, LanzaTech

A State Program Leading The Clean Energy Transformation – Doreen Harris, President and CEO, NYSERDA

“The [sub-national level] is where we can incubate and to effectuate the private sector shifts that we see happening every day. We are looking to move markets in a direction that can improve not only quality of life, but the very metrics that we’re solving for. And when you look at this over years or… Continue reading A State Program Leading The Clean Energy Transformation – Doreen Harris, President and CEO, NYSERDA

Beyond Partisanship in Climate Action – Chelsea Henderson, Director of Editorial Content at RepublicEn.org; Author of “Glacial: The Inside Story of Climate Politics”

“We’re ceding ground to China, which has become everyone’s favorite punching bag. Whether Democrat or Republican, both sides are beating up on China. Meanwhile, China is saying, ‘Okay, we’ll make all your solar panels, electric and autonomous vehicles,’ because they see the financial opportunities. It’s past time for the U.S. and our politicians to step… Continue reading Beyond Partisanship in Climate Action – Chelsea Henderson, Director of Editorial Content at RepublicEn.org; Author of “Glacial: The Inside Story of Climate Politics”

3 Reasons Why Clean Energy is Here to Stay – Jennifer Granholm, 16th U.S. Secretary of Energy

“Deploy, deploy, deploy. More than half a trillion dollars has been invested in the United States since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the bi-partisan Infrastructure Bill. These laws have made investing in America irresistible. They have made the energy transition inevitable – and inexorable.” Speech by Jennifer Granholm Federal-level developments have delivered… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Clean Energy is Here to Stay – Jennifer Granholm, 16th U.S. Secretary of Energy

The Future is Electric – Joan on Full Crew podcast with Matt Bianco and Chris Treanor

Image Credit: Screengrab from Full Crew Podcast

“This is not just an executive order. There is a point behind net zero goals, and this is to address climate change and global warming. A million and a half EVs were sold last year. Infrastructure is still being built. I’d say the train has left the station.” Joan Michelson on Full Crew Podcast The… Continue reading The Future is Electric – Joan on Full Crew podcast with Matt Bianco and Chris Treanor

The Future Of The Energy Transition, Grid – Joan Moderating ICWS Webinar With Energy Leaders 

“Today we are talking about accelerating the clean energy transition, including government policy, lowering costs, and decarbonization…The new 2024 Energy Fact book (by BCSE & BNEF)… found that the energy transition is in full swing with ‘record breaking’ public and private sector investments in clean power and renewable energies showing cost competitiveness even without government… Continue reading The Future Of The Energy Transition, Grid – Joan Moderating ICWS Webinar With Energy Leaders 

It’s Up To Us – Consumers, The Business Community – And The Media

Maybe those of us who care about an equitable, peaceful, climate-resilient and clean energy economy had gotten complacent. Maybe we thought everyone was seeing the progress we’ve seen. Maybe we didn’t hear how many of our fellow Americans have been suffering badly and feeling unheard – and how they are not finding out about the… Continue reading It’s Up To Us – Consumers, The Business Community – And The Media

New Research: Community Impact Of Green Manufacturing – Bethia Burke, President, The Fund For Our Economic Future

“It’s really that investment to transition from a legacy industry into a future industry…that is aiming to drive more sustainability and manufacturing processes and products overall…One of the things that we fundamentally see as being important in this economic shift, and we say it in this Practical Guide to the Green Economy, is that this… Continue reading New Research: Community Impact Of Green Manufacturing – Bethia Burke, President, The Fund For Our Economic Future

Climate Policy Boosts The Economy – Gina McCarthy, Fmr. White House National Climate Advisor & Climate Policy Head; Fmr. EPA Administrator

Gina McCarthy (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

“(People) just have to work with their own local communities….We are talking about $400 billion of investment in the Inflation Reduction Act already captured. That’s just two years. This is a 10-year bill…To me, what’s most exciting is that the opportunities are real, and you can grab them.…Already 3.4 million families have grabbed Inflation Reduction… Continue reading Climate Policy Boosts The Economy – Gina McCarthy, Fmr. White House National Climate Advisor & Climate Policy Head; Fmr. EPA Administrator