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Green Energy, Red States

Billions of dollars from the Inflation Reduction Act have started flowing into renewable energy projects and manufacturing. That’s bringing jobs and revenue back to the country and to some areas abandoned by the oil, coal and gas industries.

Despite the massive investments in their districts, some Republican politicians aren’t fans of the green energy companies moving into their backyards and are doing everything they can to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act—putting them at odds with their constituents.

How does the clean energy transition advance when it’s seen as a partisan issue?

June 30, 2023

United States

Speakers
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Emma Dumain

Reporter, E&E News

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Heather Reams

President, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions

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Terry Weickum

Mayor, Rawlins, WY 

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Greg Dalton

Founder and Host, Climate One